The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Sundays 9am-Noon on New Zealand's #1 radio station, Newstalk ZB. Call 0800 80 10 80 or text ZBZB (9292, standard SMS charges apply).

Ken Follett's made a name for himself as an author of historical epic novels - and he's got a new one out.
28/09/2025

Ken Follett's made a name for himself as an author of historical epic novels - and he's got a new one out.

Fat Bear Week 2025 is under way - and people can now cast their votes for their favourite chunky bear ahead of the winte...
28/09/2025

Fat Bear Week 2025 is under way - and people can now cast their votes for their favourite chunky bear ahead of the winter season.

The highly-anticipated Bird of the Year vote is set to close tonight - with the champion bird due to be announced tomorr...
27/09/2025

The highly-anticipated Bird of the Year vote is set to close tonight - with the champion bird due to be announced tomorrow.

The All Blacks have set their eyes on consistency after snaring the Bledisloe Cup for another year.
27/09/2025

The All Blacks have set their eyes on consistency after snaring the Bledisloe Cup for another year.

An international relations expert is deeming New Zealand's decision on Palestinian statehood as 'surprising'.
27/09/2025

An international relations expert is deeming New Zealand's decision on Palestinian statehood as 'surprising'.

Prime Minister, the Clarke Gayford-produced documentary chronicling the premiership of his wife and former Prime Ministe...
21/09/2025

Prime Minister, the Clarke Gayford-produced documentary chronicling the premiership of his wife and former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern, is set to hit theatres this coming Thursday.

Clarke Gayford joined Francesca Rudkin to reveal what people can expect ahead of the film's release.

Back in 2022, investigative reporter Sönke Iwersen received 100 gigabytes of confidential leaked data from a whistle-blo...
21/09/2025

Back in 2022, investigative reporter Sönke Iwersen received 100 gigabytes of confidential leaked data from a whistle-blower inside Tesla.

The Black Ferns recently surrendered their World Cup title after being defeated by Canada in the semi-finals in Bristol ...
21/09/2025

The Black Ferns recently surrendered their World Cup title after being defeated by Canada in the semi-finals in Bristol and veteran sports journalist Alice Soper joined Francesca Rudkin to recap the loss.

Imagine a future where instead of fumbling for your reading glasses at dinner, you simply use an eye drop in the morning...
21/09/2025

Imagine a future where instead of fumbling for your reading glasses at dinner, you simply use an eye drop in the morning and carry on with clear sight throughout the day.

The Auckland apartment market is so dire that a developer is renting instead of selling all the units in one new block.
20/09/2025

The Auckland apartment market is so dire that a developer is renting instead of selling all the units in one new block.

Late-show host Jimmy Kimmel's been meeting with top Disney executives since he was pulled off air earlier this week.
20/09/2025

Late-show host Jimmy Kimmel's been meeting with top Disney executives since he was pulled off air earlier this week.

Dame Robin White is well-regarded as one of New Zealand's most significant living artists, and she teamed up with Dame G...
14/09/2025

Dame Robin White is well-regarded as one of New Zealand's most significant living artists, and she teamed up with Dame Gaylene Preston for a new project.

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