The Sunday Session
9am-12pm Sun
THE SUNDAY SESSION WITH FRANCESCA RUDKIN
9am-Noon
Sink into your Sunday with the best session around.
This is the show that delivers a little bit of everything.
News, opinion, analysis, lifestyle and entertainment – we’ve got your Sunday morning listening covered.
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Hometown Therapy: Rising Kiwi singer Karra Rhodes talks new album
Christchurch based, Scottish born, artist Karra Rhodes is rising fast on the New Zealand music scene and she's got a new project in the works. Her new album, Hometown...
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'Intense': Yotam Ottolenghi opens up about life on the road ahead of 2026 tour
Yotam Ottolenghi is one of the biggest names in food around the world, and he's set to bring his insights to our shores next year. After 11 cookbooks, Ottolenghi's...
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Whitcoulls Recommends: Exit Strategy and Good Things Come and Go
Exit Strategy by Lee Child and Andrew Child. Jack Reacher is back - this time in Baltimore, where he inadvertently gets himself caught up in corrupt goings on at...
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Megan Singleton: Boston to New York train travel tips
Megan's been exploring the US, and she's unveiling her travel hacks for getting around on the trains. She recently took the train from Boston to New York, and she...
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The Sunday Panel: Is the coalition prepared for next year's election?
This week on The Sunday Panel, ZB Wellington Mornings host, Nick Mills, and host of The Front Page podcast, Chelsea Daniels, joined in on a discussion about the...
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The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast: 23 November 2025
On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 23 November 2025, Yotam Ottolenghi is one of the biggest names in food, but it turns out...
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Erin O'Hara: How can we avoid end of year burnout?
The end of the year is almost upon us, and many of us will be feeling overwhelmed, burned out and exhausted. This is not a new phenomenon, we see it every year around...
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New research uncovers link between oral health and heart disease
Most of us think of oral health as something that affects our teeth and gums. But what if what’s happening inside your mouth is quietly influencing the rest of your...
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Mike van de Elzen: Asparagus risotto with spring onions and rocket
Asparagus risotto with spring onions and rocket Cook time: 30-40 minutes Prep time: 10 minutes Serves: 6 650-750ml vegetable stock, heated 1 onion, finely chopped...
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2025 New Zealand Screen Awards: Who won big this year?
A non-Kiwi Best Actor winner and acclaimed recognition for a late director’s final film were among the notable moments of this year’s New Zealand Screen Awards. The...
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Jennifer Ward-Lealand elected vice-president of Global Performers Unions Federation
After many years of representing performers locally in New Zealand, Kiwi actress Jennifer Ward-Lealand has taken on a new role. Ward-Lealand was recently elected...
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Azaria Howell: Is NZ First gearing up to work with Labour?
New Zealand First is denying claims the party's lining up to work with Labour next election, despite David Seymour suggesting the idea. Seymour made the claim after...
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Health policy advisor calls for caution as GPs set to treat ADHD
ADHD New Zealand is echoing calls for caution when it comes to GPs treating the condition. GPs will be able to start medical treatment next year for those affected. The...
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'Solid performance': All Blacks bounce back and beat Wales 52-16
Captain Scott Barrett is praising the fresh faces for injecting some enthusiasm into the All Blacks for the season-ending 52-26 win over Wales in Cardiff. Barrett...
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Francesca Rudkin: How long will living in the university halls be financially viable?
Yesterday my son’s contract with his Canterbury University hall came to an end. He was officially a hall member for 41 weeks, but when you take into account the...
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Jubilation Choir: Anika Moa among Kiwi stars set to appear
For the last 25 years, the Jubilation Choir has been bringing together singers from all walks of life, and some Kiwi music powerhouses are set to appear next Sunday. Next...
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Whitcoulls Recommends: The Detective and The Breath of the Gods
The Detective by Matthew Reilly: Matt Reilly is well known for the thrillers he’s been writing for many years now, but this one is quite a departure. It’s based...
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Megan Singleton talks latest trip to New York
Megan Singleton's been working her way through the US - and she concluded her latest adventure with a few days in New York. The winter season is getting underway,...
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New book reveals why Coromandel gaining traction as adventure destination
The Coromandel is well-regarded as one of New Zealand's top holiday hotspots, but it's got more to offer adrenaline junkies than it lets on. Adventure Racing Coromandel...
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The Sunday Panel: How bad does this recent McSkimming development look?
This week on The Sunday Panel, editor and journalist Jo McCarroll and Newstalk ZB host Roman Travers joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the...
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Andrew Dickens: There's something dodgy about these congestion taxes
I had a lovely Saturday morning. Lying in bed, drinking a coffee, reading the weekend Herald and listening to Jack on ZB say that he’ll ditch his wallet by next...
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The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast: 16 November 2025
On the Sunday Session with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast for Sunday 16 November 2925, Anika Moa is in the final stages of making her first album for adults in...
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Erin O'Hara: How can we regulate our drinking this holiday season?
The holiday season means more gatherings and Christmas parties - and with it, more opportunities to binge-drink. Recent data shows one in every five New Zealand...
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New research reveals overlooked detail in aging research
For decades, most medical and biological research has been conducted primarily on male volunteers and male animals in laboratory studies. One of the main reasons...
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Mike van de Elzen: Roasted carrots with mint emulsion and spiced chickpeas
Roasted carrots with mint emulsion and spiced chickpeas Cook time: 45 minutes Prep time: 20 minutes Serves: 12 20 carrots cut in half 2 tbsp sunflower oil Flaky...
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Auckland hotels at capacity ahead of Metallica concert
Auckland's hotels will be completely full next Wednesday - as the city welcomes 57,000 visitors ahead of two major events. 40,000 are expected from Metallica fans...
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New study shows half of Kiwis can't disconnect from work during annual leave
The summer holidays are getting closer, meaning more Kiwis will be leaving their offices for breaks - but research shows they might not fully disconnect. New research...
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Thomas Coughlan: Have ministers lost faith in Andrew Coster?
There's discussion over Andrew Coster's future with the police following a bombshell report. An IPCA report came out earlier in the week, revealing senior police...
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'Shock': Former pro boxer on Joseph Parker's failed drug test
Kiwi heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker is protesting his innocence, after admitting he failed a drugs test on the day of his defeat to British boxer Fabio Wardley...
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'Couldn't back it up': Disappointment as All Blacks beaten by England
England is celebrating a first home win over the All Blacks in 13 years. The hosts won 33-19 at Twickenham, despite being 12 points down within the first 20 minutes. Newstalk...
