x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

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.

news

All Episodes

3:15

Francesca Rudkin: The Oscars are the perfect...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2026/03/14

So, if you were hoping 2026 would be a simpler year than the previous few, you’re probably rethinking your expectations. There’s a bit going on. This week has been about leadership. Domestic and global. The Middle East. Oil prices. And reliving the past with the Covid Royal Commission Report. Oil isn’t toilet paper, but there’s a weird familiarity between Covid and our oil supply concerns, isn’t there? There's the fear of what happens if we run out of…something. And so, in these difficult and

en-US

16:19

Charlotte Glennie: Kiwi journalist looks back on her...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2026/03/08

Award-winning journalist Charlotte Glennie's built up a memorable career over the years. As a foreign correspondent, she reported from North Korea, Mongolia, and Russia, she covered monsoon rains in a Bangladesh refugee camp and she witnessed the aftermath of the 2004 tsunami that killed more than 200,000 people. But before all that, Glennie was in a life-changing accident while in Croatia and lost her footing and fell off a cliff onto rocks below, suffering life-threatening injuries. She's written

en-US

15:46

Pene Pati: Sol3 Mio opera signer on the new...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2026/03/07

Brothers Pene Pati and Amitai Pati began their music careers in South Auckland church halls, but now they've grown their international careers. A new documentary Tenor: My Name Is Pati explored the duo's journey to the opera stages as Sol3 Mio stars - and how they got to train and work overseas. Pene Pati says he was scared on the journey, but knew he would find his way. "I often think about this - it's a bit of both. I was scared, I was fearful...but at the same time, I was confident that I could

en-US

4:17

Whitcoulls Recommends: Saoirse and A Far-Flung Life

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2026/03/07

Saoirse by Charleen Hurtubuse. Saoirse is a successful artist living in Ireland with a lovely family and skeletons in the closet that she hopes will stay hidden forever. When she becomes the focus of attention after winning a major art award, her carefully constructed life comes under attack as her deception becomes known, and the public gaze sees only the extent of her lies and not the desperate need that drove them. A Far-Flung Life by M.L.Stedman. The MacBride family operate a one million acre

en-US

4:37

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

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2026/03/07

Travelling can get expensive, but Megan Singleton's unveiled a solution to keep track of costs. The Splitwise app can add up expenses and reveal a total of who owes what to whom when you're travelling in a group. Megan explained further - read more of her travel tips here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

117:10

Full Show Podcast: 08 March 2026

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2026/03/07

On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 8 March 2026, Sol3 Mio star Pene Pati has gone from singing in South Auckland rest homes to the grandest opera stages around the world. He talks about his journey and just how demanding the opera world is. Former foreign correspondent Charlotte Glennie suffered critical injuries in a fall in 2001, she joins Francesca to talk about it's life changing impact and her the events from her career that stay with her. Political

en-US

7:51

The Sunday Panel: Where is the leadership in this...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2026/03/07

This week on The Sunday Panel, host of the Prosperity Project, Nadine Higgins, and Coast day host Lorna Riley joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Luxon’s leadership has been questioned this week, but looking across the board - where is the leadership? Are we stuck with our current political leaders because there is no one else to step up? Where is the next generation of leaders? United Airlines has revealed it plans to permanently ban flyers who don't use

en-US

4:23

Erin O'Hara: Naturopath and wellness expert explains...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2026/03/07

Choline is an essential nutrient that is required for optimal health, and it plays a key role in healthy brain function, heart health, and liver function. Research indicates that over 90 percent of New Zealanders and Australians fail to meet the recommended daily intake for choline. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara explained the benefits of choline, and how we can add more of it to our diets. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

4:36

Mike van de Elzen: Flounder with burnt butter, capers...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2026/03/07

Flounder with burnt butter, capers and parsley Cook time: 10 minutes Prep time: 10 minutes Serves: 6 12 flounder fillets 1 cup seasoned plain flour with salt and white pepper 4 tbsp sunflower oil 100 gm unsalted butter, cut into small cubes 2 lemons 4 tbsp capers 1/2 cup Italian parsley, chopped roughly Flaky salt and cracked pepper 1 dried chilli, crushed Heat two cast-iron pans over a low heat, before adding in the sunflower oil. Run the flounder fillets through the seasoned flour

en-US

4:10

Dr Michelle Dickinson: Nanotechnologist on why some...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2026/03/07

Have you ever wondered why some people seem particularly drawn to conspiracy theories, even when the evidence doesn’t support them? New research suggests the answer may have less to do with intelligence or critical thinking, and more to do with how people naturally process information. A study published in the journal Cognitive Processing found that people who strongly prefer order, patterns, and structured explanations may be more likely to find conspiracy theories appealing. What’s interesting is

en-US

6:19

Steve Newall: entertainment correspondent on Harry...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2026/03/07

It's been a big week for Harry Styles fans, with his fourth studio album Kiss All The Time. Disco Occasionally being released on Friday. As part of the album launch, Harry's sold-out show in Manchester's Co-op Arena has been recorded and will be available on Netflix for fans all over the world. Entertainment correspondent Steve Newall explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

9:08

Gregg Carlstrom: Middle East correspondent on the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2026/03/07

War in the Middle East is also becoming a war of words - as the conflict enters its second week. Meanwhile, there's been reports Iran's new Supreme Leader could be chosen within 24 hours. The Economist's Middle East Correspondent, Gregg Carlstrom, says the narrative of this war is constantly changing - especially from US President Donald Trump. "A week ago, he was saying he wanted to give Iran back to the people of Iran, he wanted to free the people of Iran. Now he's talking about having a hand in

en-US

4:59

Azaria Howell: Newstalk ZB political reporter on the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2026/03/07

Defence Minister Judith Collins says two Air Force planes will be heading to an undisclosed location in the Middle East to help any Kiwis who are stranded. The White House says the war could last four to six weeks - with Israel unleashing a new wave of strikes on Iran. A C-130J Hercules aircraft left Auckland's Whenuapai - and another was sent earlier to the Middle East, after being in Asia. Newstalk ZB political reporter Azaria Howell says Collins confirmed the plan is to get people out of

en-US

15:55

Neale Jones and Jordan Williams: former Labour Chief...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2026/03/07

There's suspicions speculation around Chris Luxon's future won't be subsiding, even after he firmly ruled out stepping aside. This week's Taxpayers' Union-Curia Poll has National down to 28.4 percent, with Labour able to govern alongside the Greens and Te Pati Maori. The Prime Minister's assured the public he had his MP's backing and won't be going anywhere. Taxpayers' Union Executive Director Jordan Williams says this week's been a challenging one from Chris Luxon. "The real significant event this

en-US

3:37

Francesca Rudkin: Should Chris Luxon be worried about...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2026/03/07

Well, it was an interesting end of the week when it comes to domestic politics. With rumours swelling on Friday that the Prime Minister was considering his future over the weekend, he had to act quickly. There was absolutely no way he could go into the weekend with even the hint of speculation he was considering his future. When a sitting Prime Minister signals they are “considering their future”, it is almost always politically damaging. In parliamentary systems like ours, leadership authority

en-US

15:36

Amanda Knox and Christopher Robinson:...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2026/03/01

Amanda Knox was arrested for the murder of her flatmate, wrongly convicted, and spent four years in an Italian prison, and she's looking back on her journey in a new documentary. Mouth of the Wolf follows Amanda’s first trip back to Italy in years to face the people and places that shaped her story. Amanda Knox and her husband, Christopher Robinson, worked on the project together and the pair described the risky journey back to Italy. "It was not beyond belief for us that if Amanda returned to Italy

en-US

15:24

Professor Brian Cox: physicist on his 'Emergence'...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2026/03/01

Physicist professor Brian Cox is a bit of a rockstar in the science world. When he’s not hosting his BBC shows, Brian is touring the world making science engaging and accessible. He performed his last show to over half a million people globally - and now he’s back and apparently bigger than ever, with his 'Emergence' show set to kick off in June. "The show really tells the story - it starts with 1600, goes to now, which is only 400 years later, we know a tremendous amount about the universe and how

en-US

4:50

Whitcoulls Recommends: Kin and Surviving White Island

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2026/03/01

Kin by Tayari Jones - who was the author of a wonderful book called An American Marriage a few years ago, which I loved. In this new one, Vernice and Annie are both motherless, close as sisters, growing up in small town Louisiana during the Jim Crow years. Their lives take them in different directions - Vernice to Atlanta and college, whilst Annie heads to Memphis in constant search of the mother who abandoned her. It’s stunningly written, about two Black women navigating the prejudice, misogyny and

en-US

4:08

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

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2026/03/01

Megan Singleton recently took a staycation an hour and a half out of Auckland to check out the new Clements Hotel. The hotel is housed in the oldest commercial building in Cambridge and used to be the infamous old Masonic Hotel. Megan unpacked the new changes - check out the full review here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

8:15

The Sunday Panel: Having camping costs gotten out of...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2026/03/01

This week on the Sunday Panel, director at 818 Chris Henry and resident economist at Opes Partners Ed McKnight joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! What do we make of IAWAI’s proposal to charge new builds a growth charge for water infrastructure maintenance and upgrades? Is that a fairer option than all ratepayers covering the cost? Or should it be spread more evenly? Are camping costs getting out of hand? Some places are charging $360 a night for a patch of

en-US

3,424 results

Similar Podcasts

Expres Ráno

Expres FM

PBS News Hour - Full Show

PBS News

CD Voice

China Daily

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

Noa Levi

Jeffrey Epstein: The Coverup Chronicles

Bobby Capucci