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

18:25

Trent Dalton: Australian author on his latest book...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/05/18

The famed author behind Boy Swallows Universe is back with another uplifting novel inspired by dark topics. Lola in the Mirror is less autobiographical than Universe, but it explores the themes of tragedy and suffering with larger-than-life characters. Trent Dalton says he was inspired to write these books to reflect his own lived experience. "For a lot of people who've been in the cracks, they can't entertain the dark. They can't safely entertain the darkness, you've got to remember that." LISTEN

en-US

7:42

Nicola Toki: Forest and Bird CEO on her new...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/05/18

Off the back of last year's Bird of the Century buzz, the pūteketeke has inspired a new children's book. The bird was given a push into the spotlight after US comedian John Oliver drew in thousands of votes off the back of his campaign. Now, Forest and Bird CEO Nicola Toki has authored Five Wee Pūteketeke, a book designed to boost conservation efforts for the bird. "There was a beautiful story about pūteketeke - and the thought that New Zealanders didn't know about it felt like a gap that we could

en-US

6:15

Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald deputy political editor on...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/05/18

Labour's Chris Hipkins has outlined the party's vision to 2040 to a crowd of Auckland supported. In his speech, Hipkins envisioned returning to power in 2026, and then spending the next decade building the country that New Zealand can be. NZ Herald deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan says Labour's reputation for delivering on promises is still too low to be believable. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

5:02

David Dome: Wellington Phoenix General Manager on...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/05/18

There's heartbreak for the Wellington Phoenix in their A-League semi-final second leg in the capital. Their season was cut short after a 2-1 loss to the Melbourne Victory following extra time. Phoenix General Manager David Dome says it was a strong season for the team - one they hope to build from next year. "We're in a really good space, we'll now flip into pre-season planning, putting together the squad for next year and who's going to go where - we're quite advanced in that to be honest." LISTEN

en-US

8:11

Dr Linda Dear: MenoDoctor Clinical Director on the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/05/18

Women’s health specialists are accusing Pharmac of being too slow to act over hormone replacement therapy shortages. Several pharmacies are out of stock with no idea when it will be replenished, meaning women have to shop around to get their prescribed dosage. MenoDoctor Clinical Director Dr Linda Dear says these supply chain issues are a problem worldwide. "It's been a nightmare for a while, really. You just wait for the next one to arrive, and there's months where it seems to be going well - and

en-US

4:31

Joan's picks: You are Here and Magic Pill

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/05/12

You are Here by David Nicholls – Marnie and Michael are brought together by a mutual friend. Marnie doesn’t get out much and feels as though life is passing her by – and Michael’s a newly separated teacher trying to survive in his new single life. They embark on a hike across the Lake District - the landscape in this book is vivid and real, you could be walking it yourself - and as they find their place in the world, so too do they find their place together. From the author of One Day which is

en-US

4:28

Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge writer on her...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/05/12

BloggerAtLarge's Megan Singleton is off on a Nashville adventure overseas. She highlighted the live bands, the country bars, and the Opry as her personal highlights - and purchased a pair of authentic cowboy boots. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

10:35

The Sunday Panel: Is Winston Peters trying to...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/05/12

This week on the Sunday Panel, editor Jo McCarroll and NZ Herald senior writer Simon Wilson joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! As retail crime amps up, security guards want more workplace protections and legal power to detain criminals. Will these measures help cut down on crime? NZ First leader Winston Peters has pledged to introduce a members bill requiring separate unisex and single-sex toilets in all new publicly accessible buildings. Is this really an

en-US

4:18

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

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/05/12

This Mother's Day, there's more concern about mothers taking on a significant workload - and all the negative health implications that come with that. Mothers in this day and age have voiced concern with the workload, as they balance full-time work with child-rearing and household management. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara says it's important to prioritise sleep, balanced meals and allocating some 'me time' each week. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

5:07

Mike van de Elzen: Little apple pies with malted...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/05/12

Little apple pies with malted crumble and yogurt: COOK TIME: 27 MINUTES PREP TIME: 20 MINUTES SERVES: 6-8 6 Braeburn apples 1 tsp vanilla paste 3 tbsp honey 8 x 10cm puff pastry discs 1 tbsp malted barley syrup 100 gm unsalted butter 100 gm wholemeal flour 50 gm brown sugar 100 ml greek yogurt Pre-heat a oven to 180*c Mix together the apple, honey and vanilla. Toss until well coated. Peel the apples, cut into 1/4 and remove the core and cut in half again, giving you 8 wedges per apple. Arrange

en-US

4:55

Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on the new...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/05/12

Amazing science news this week comes from the UK, where a 1 year old baby who was born deaf due to a genetic condition called auditory neuropathy was treated with gene therapy. Six months later, the researchers involved in this ground-breaking study, which was presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy in Baltimore this week, reported that the toddler can now hear unaided and her prognosis is great for her being able to hear in the future. Auditory

en-US

5:47

Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/05/12

Sci-fi blockbuster Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes was released to theatres last week - a long-awaited sequel to the earlier trilogy series. Set a few generations after 2017's War for the Planet of the Apes, this film explores two rival groups of apes battling it out in an overgrown world. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall says the film is also filled with visual call-backs to the original Planet of the Apes. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

14:13

Moses Mackay: Sol3 Mio member ahead of NZ Opera's...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/05/12

Comedy and opera are set to come together in Moses Mackay's newest project. The Sol3 Mio member is set to take part in a Kiwi retelling of Le comte Ory, which is set to kick off later this month. This will be Mackay's first performance with NZ Opera since 2012, where he performed as an Emerging Artist. He says he's proud to be taking on a key role in this piece. "It's a beautiful time. There are other singers in this production who are incredible and have been singing opera for years and years and

en-US

5:45

Mark Westerby: Screen Wellington Head of Attraction...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/05/12

Wellington has been revealed as the production hub for the two newly announced Lord of the Rings films. The first one, The Hunt for Gollum, is in the early stages of development for a 2026 release, with Andy Serkis returning in both a starring and directing role. Screen Wellington's Head of Attraction Mark Westerby says this will offer lots of employment opportunities. "It's what we do best - making swords and armour and using our beautiful locations and the crafts of our skilled filmmakers, which

en-US

7:09

Brianne West: Ethique founder on her new...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/05/11

After making waves in the beauty industry, Ethique founder Brianne West has set her sights on beverages. Her newest venture, Incrediballs, offers consumers flavoured tablets that turns water into flavoured drinks - cutting down on plastic pollution. She says the number of single-use bottles wasted every year is a 'disgrace', and wanted to develop a solution. "In New Zealand we throw away just over two billion plastic containers every single year, we recycle very few of them, and a vast majority of

en-US

14:50

Diane Kruger: actress on her newest role in...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/05/11

Diane Kruger is returning to the screen in the new Kiwi-directed biopic Joika. The Troy and Inglourious Basterds star plays Joy Womack - one of the few Americans to be accepted into Russia's infamous Bolshoi Ballet. Kruger says she's always been fascinated with the discipline and grace that comes with ballet, despite giving up performing. "I love the atmosphere of a ballet studio, of seeing the girls doing their exercises - I'm still able to see who does well, who's struggling in certain areas, it

en-US

5:16

Jason Walls: ZB political editor on the Green Party...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/05/11

The Greens are feeling the impact of last week's outburst in the House by MP Julie Anne Genter. The newest Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll shows the Party has dropped 4.4 percentage points, to 10.2. National is holding steady at 37.3 percent - and with the support of ACT on 9.4 and NZ First on 5.5, the Coalition Government would remain in power. ZB political editor Jason Walls says this coming week is a recess week for Parliament, which means Genter won't be resurfacing for another few days. LISTEN

en-US

6:26

Gary Morrison: Security Association CEO on the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/05/11

There's growing calls for security guards to receive more protections and power - including the legal ability to detain offenders. This comes as security guards face increased hostility, including verbal threats and even physical aggression. Security Association CEO Gary Morrison says security staff would like the power to detain offenders in order to crack down on shoplifting. "We can do a citizen's arrest, but that's in very limited circumstances. Generally, security staff are instructed to not

en-US

3:15

Francesca Rudkin: How can we raise more competent kids?

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/05/11

This week I received a letter in the post. It was from my 17-year-old son who lives at home with us and is in his final year of school. The address was in the top right hand side of the envelope where the stamp goes, and my name was underneath the address. The writing was tiny and illegible – and my eye sight isn’t that bad. It is a miracle this letter, a half-hearted attempt at writing a Mother’s Day card which ended in him jokingly asking for petrol money, actually made it into my letter

en-US

4:13

Joan's Picks: Real Americans and The Coast Road

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/05/05

Real Americans by Rachel Khong. A big multi-generational story told in 3 parts. In the beginning, Lily is living a penurious life in NYC when she meets a mega wealthy man at a party who whisks her off to Paris and they eventually marry. When their parents meet, the dynamics are very weird and uncomfortable. Lily eventually finds herself living on the other side of the country with her son Nick who has never met his father – doesn’t even know who he is – but manages to track him down and they start a

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