The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin

5010 - Full Show Podcast: 14 June 2026

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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5010 - Full Show Podcast: 14 June 2026

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

Episodes

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin

Episodes

Full Show Podcast: 14 June 2026

Harry McNaughton: actor and TV producer on his newest TV project Head Girl

Brian Cox: Succession actor on directing his first film at 79

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Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on the rise of 'Grandma tourism'

The Sunday Panel: Is it time to cut the perks for MPs?

Erin O'Hara: naturopath and wellness expert on the health toll of shift work

Mike van de Elzen: Curry in a hurry

Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on the world's first vaccine designed by AI

Steve Newall: entertainment correspondent on the release of Olivia Rodrigo's new album

Eric Berger: author and senior space writer on the SpaceX IPO making Elon the world's first trillionaire

Peter Dunne: former Minister and commentator on the Opportunity Party's bid for the Mount Albert seat

Qiulae Wong: Opportunity Party leader on her campaign for the Mount Albert electorate

Francesca Rudkin: What's next for SpaceX and investors?

Engelbert Humperdinck: British singer speaks ahead of New Zealand tour

Rove McManus: TV host and comedian on his new show Celebrity Escape

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Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on what to do if your luggage gets damaged

The Sunday Panel: What do we make of the Government's healthcare announcements?

Full Show Podcast: 07 June 2026

Erin O'Hara: naturopath and wellness expert on why we need to keep investing in public/population health

Mike van de Elzen: Pear crumble with pouring cream and burnt blackberry marshmallow

Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on the quantum compass that helps pigeons get around

Steve Newall: entertainment correspondent on the new films to premiere at the NZ International Film Festival 2026

Jamie Beaton: Crimson founder on the company's plan to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs

Kylie Freeland: McDonald’s managing director on McDonald’s NZ turning 50

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Chris Luxon's trip across the Tasman

Francesca Rudkin: Do sentencing laws need to be updated?

Simeon Brown: Health Minister on the planned changes for the Medicines Act

James Lucas: screenwriter and director on his latest project with Kate Moss

Georgia Lines: Kiwi musician on her creative work in Nashville and upcoming projects

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Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer reveals how not to get scammed in Rome

The Sunday Panel: When will we return to surplus?

Erin O'Hara: naturopath and wellness expert on how to combat 'boredom eating'

Mike van de Elzen: Coq au Vin

Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on scientists finding a potential shortcut to Mars

Full Show Podcast: 31 May 2026

Steve Newall: entertainment correspondent on the big winners from the Aotearoa Music Awards 2026

Blair Christiansen: Eden Park turf manager on his new role as part of the FIFA World Cup

Brigitte Morten: political commentator on US War Secretary Pete Hegseth calling on other countries to spend more on defence

Michael Hammond: Pharmaceutical Society NZ president on pharmacies receiving funding to provide extended health services

Joy Keene: NZ Game Developers Association executive director on New Zealand's 'booming' video game industry

Francesca Rudkin: The Government delivered a refreshingly grown-up Budget

Heather Mitchell: Australian actress on playing US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in her solo show

Sir Dave Dobbyn: Kiwi musician ahead of his 'Selected Songs Encore' show in Auckland

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Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer with her favourite recipe from New Orleans

The Sunday Panel: Should a reduction in public service roles also mean a reduction in politicians?

Full Show Podcast: 24 May 2026

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