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The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin

News, opinion, analysis, lifestyle and entertainment – we’ve got your Sunday morning listening covered with The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin on Newstalk ZB.

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12:55

James Reyne: lead singer of Australian Crawl on his...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2026/04/26

James Reyne is regarded as an Australian musical icon thanks to his success in Australian Crawl, and he's set to celebrate the band's success in his new tour. Alongside the full band, Reyne will be performing the hits of Australian Crawl next month in Auckland and Wellington. Reyne says he knows it's unusual to celebrate the fall of a band, but it felt right. "I'm very grateful for that, as I get older, I realise how grateful I am." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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16:08

Jazz Thornton: influencer and mental health advocate...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2026/04/26

Influencer and mental health advocate Jazz Thornton has been campaigning hard for stalking to be criminalised, with new reforms set to be added to the Crimes Act next month. Thornton was targeted by obsessive messages from a stranger overseas back in 2024, and things escalated when the individual flew to New Zealand and turned up at her house. Inspired by her own story and those of others, Jazz has created a new documentary ‘Stalked’ - which is coming soon to Sky. "It was the unpredictability, and

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4:46

Whitcoulls Recommends: The Other Catherine and Murder...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2026/04/26

The Other Catherine by Lauren Keenan: this is the story of two women bound together through generations of a family, each making their own way in a turbulent world. In 1793, eighteen year old Catherine is sentenced to the colonies and finds herself in the abject misery of the hold of a convict ship sailing to Australia where, despite the horrors and deprivation, she manages to forge enduring bonds with some of the other convicts. Two generations later, another Catherine - known in her native reo as

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4:16

Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on her...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2026/04/26

BloggerAtLarge.com writer Megan Singleton's been exploring Nashville and taking in the city's history. She got to go to the Grand Ole Opry and listen to the Oakridge Boys singing Elvira - as well as take some studio tours. Read more about Megan's experience here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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117:07

Full Show Podcast: 26 April 2026

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2026/04/26

On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 26 April 2026, in 2024 mental health campaigner Jazz Thornton feared for her life when a stalker flew to New Zealand and turned up on her doorstep. She was shocked to learn New Zealand had no laws in place to protect her. She joins Francesca to talk her own situation and her new documentary Stalked. It's been 40 years since the end of iconic Australian band Australian Crawl, lead singer James Reyne is commemorating the end with

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11:44

The Sunday Panel: Was Luxon right to back away from...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2026/04/26

This week on The Sunday Panel, Partner at Freebairn and Hehir Lawyers, Liam Hehir and Coast Day host, Lorna Riley, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Luxon's dropped the weekly TVNZ Breakfast programme - what do we make of this? Is this a smart move by Luxon here...or a misstep? Especially in an election year? It's ANZAC weekend - did the dawn services and commemorations hit different yesterday given current world events? After years of waiting,

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4:57

Erin O'Hara: naturopath and wellness expert on the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2026/04/26

Mushrooms have been found to have plenty of health benefits - and they enhance immunity and protect the brain through high levels of antioxidant compounds. They also give you a Vitamin D boost, improve gut health and have been linked to reduced cancer risk. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:05

Mike van de Elzen: Mike's ANZAC biscuits

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2026/04/25

Mike's ANZAC biscuits Cook time: 20 minutes Prep time: 5 minutes Serves: 12 cookies 1 1/2 cups rolled oats 1/2 cup shaved coconut 1/2 cup chopped almonds 3 tbsp sunflower oil 3 tbsp honey 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp baking soda Water if required Combine oats, coconut and almonds into a mixer Add oil, honey, baking soda and vanilla Mix well until combined and form into small cookies (smaller cookies are healthier cookies) and place onto a baking sheet lined with baking paper. Flatten down with

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4:15

Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on the pros...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2026/04/25

Walk through almost any neighbourhood today and you’ll see an oodle - Goldendoodles. Labradoodles. Cavapoos. Cockapoos. These 'designer dogs' have exploded in popularity, often chosen for a simple reason - they’re supposed to be easier. Easier to train. Better with kids. A perfect blend of the 'best' traits from two breeds. But a new scientific study suggests the reality might be a lot messier. Crossbreeding isn’t new, but “doodles” are a modern phenomenon. The logic seems straightforward. combine

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6:14

Steve Newall: entertainment correspondent on the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2026/04/25

Marlon Williams, Geneva AM, Tom Scott and Jazmine Mary are among the nominees up for the 2026 Taite Music Prize. The award, named in honour of late Kiwi music journalist Dylan Taite, celebrates the best of New Zealand's musical output. Ahead of the ceremony on April 29, entertainment correspondent Steve Newall recapped the nominees. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:20

Claire Sherwood: Sunday Session investigative...

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2026/04/25

After years of anticipation, Christchurch's new One New Zealand Stadium is finally open for business, and the city's food and drink scene is ready to reach a new audience. The stadium opened with Super Rugby Pacific’s Super Round, and one new delicacy on the menu has caught the attention of the wider public. Sunday Session investigative reporter Claire Sherwood got to try the deep-fried pie sandwich and she's outlined her thoughts. "The pie itself was pretty significant, like a good inch thicker, a

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5:27

Nathan Surendran: Wise Response Society chair on New...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2026/04/25

Some experts have raised concerns that the Government's fuel response is not proactive enough. A month ago, the Government detailed our response phases and what would trigger a move between phases - but the country remains in level one with no restrictions. Wise Response Society chair Nathan Surendran says margins are getting eroded and the economic outlook is worsening as a result. "We should at least be at phase two, we should be saving, we should be conserving fuel - it takes time for people to

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7:55

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2026/04/25

The Prime Minister's pulled out of his weekly TVNZ Breakfast interview - as a row escalates between the broadcaster and the National Party. TVNZ says Chris Luxon's office informed them he'll no longer appear every Monday, and consider interviews case-by-case. Luxon will continue to appear on Newstalk ZB and RNZ. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says the party's also laid out a complaint against TVNZ over the 'aggressive' conduct of the journalists. LISTEN ABOVESee

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9:00

Dr Clive Price: GP on launching his own bowel cancer...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2026/04/25

Bowel cancer is the biggest cause of cancer deaths in Kiwis under 50, but plenty of experts have raised concerns over the current screening process. New Zealand's national screening programme doesn’t kick in until 58, and advocates are calling for more to be done to screen younger Kiwis. GP Dr Clive Price recently moved from the UK, and he's set up a screening company called Truescreen to fill the gaps. "It's about just filling that gap in the market, really, and offering a service to Kiwis." LISTEN

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3:42

Francesca Rudkin: Is Luxon cracking under the pressure?

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2026/04/25

Well, it was a rather chaotic, eventful week in politics wasn’t it? Some actual business took place - the New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement was confirmed by Labour agreeing to support it, the Finance Minister acknowledged the economy had been disrupted by the volatility of oil prices since the Iran conflict began, and the Prime Minister took it upon himself to call for a caucus confidence vote after weeks of speculation about his leadership - securing his position now and most likely until the

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14:06

Tusekah: Kiwi musician reveals how she got to open...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2026/04/19

Kiwi singer Tusekah's been building up a reputation as one to watch, and it seems like some other major artists have taken notice. She's supported a range of notable artists including PJ Morton, Deva Mahal, and Olivia Dean on tour. She says opening for Olivia Dean represented a lot of firsts for her, and she revealed that getting the gig was just a matter of reaching out and staying persistent. "It was just really surreal - and then the support that I got from her audience was amazing as well, so

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17:14

Tearepa Kahi and Alex Tarrant: director and lead...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2026/04/19

On this day in 1943, the actions of young 28th Māori battalion solider, Lance Sergeant Haane Manahi, changed the course of World War II in North Africa. Just before midnight, Manahi led a group of soldiers up a vertical cliff to capture the Tunisian town of Takrouna from Axis powers - he took hundreds of prisoners, carried injured comrades down the mountain and protected locals from danger. Up until now, Haane’s story has largely been kept alive through his descendants but it’s now been turned into

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5:11

Whitcoulls Recommends: The Ending Writes Itself and...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2026/04/19

The Ending Writes Itself by Evelyn Clarke. This is set on a remote Scottish island to which seven aspiring authors have been invited, and when they arrive find that the reclusive famous author who lives there has died, and his publisher is desperate to find someone who can write the last chapter of his unfinished manuscript. There is an enormous payday for the successful writer, but as they settle in for the contest the bodies start to pile up and they find that they’re writing crime in the middle

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3:48

Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on her...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2026/04/19

Megan's on another visit to New Orleans and she's found some new spots to check out. She's being checking out the local cuisine and exploring the bars - and the historic Storyville Museum. Read more about her experiences here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:48

The Sunday Panel: Do we see Luxon getting rolled?

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2026/04/19

This week on the Sunday Panel, TV producer, journalist, and commentator, Irene Gardiner and host of The Front Page podcast, Chelsea Daniels, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Is National in a pickle? The party underperformed in another poll and it's sparked discussions about Luxon's future as a leader. Do we see him lasting ahead of the election? Do we see him getting rolled? The new Michael Jackson biopic is out in theatres this week - will we see it? Can

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