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News, opinion, analysis, lifestyle and entertainment – we’ve got your Sunday morning listening covered with The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin on Newstalk ZB.
Newstalk ZB hosts The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin, a news show with 1,000 episodes published.
A book described as ‘the most devastating royal biography ever’ has been reissued, with new material on the behaviour of the former Prince Andrew revealed. Author Andrew Lownie has updated his book on the former Duke and
Daughters of the Sun and Moon by Lisa See. Some readers may remember her wonderful book The Island of Sea Women a few years ago which was simply outstanding - she writes terrific historical fiction. This new one is set i
Vancouver's getting some extra attention this year as the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues - but what does the region offer outside of football? Vancouver is regarded as a very walkable city and a hugely popular cruise port
Broadcaster and journalist Wilhemina O’Keefe and ZB Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Green Party’s election tax package has acciden
Three years ago, OceanGate’s Titan submersible imploded while on a journey to view the wreck of the Titanic, killing all five people on board. Christine Dawood's 48-year-old husband and 19-year-old son, Suleman and Shazh
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Electrolyte beverages are designed to be easily absorbed in the gut to quickly rebalance mineral and fluid levels - but research indicates they come with risks if you consume too much. These drinks were originally create
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When most people think of animals that understand human communication, dogs usually come to mind. But according to a new study published in the journal Royal Society Open Science , goats may deserve a place on that
A new investigation by The Atlantic has uncovered millions of songs, including hits by Aussie and Kiwi legends, have been taken for AI datasets. Lorde, Midnight Oil, Split Enz, Kylie Minogue, Cold Chisel, AC/DC, Crowded
A category five performance from the Hurricanes have swept them to their first Super Rugby crown in a decade. They've run in nine tries to one to thrash the Chiefs 60 points to 5 in the final in Wellington. Former All Bl
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he will stand in any leadership contest against potential rival Andy Burnham. Burnham's won the Makerfield byelection, earning a landslide 55 percent of the vote. This mont
The National Party is addressing party faithful at its annual conference ahead of the election. National’s campaign boss has compared ACT and NZ First to bickering children - but he saved the strongest criticism fo
The Green Party has its sights set on tackling inequality and corporate greed. It's set to reveal a raft of election tax changes, it says will rebuild the country and put more money in the pockets of 96 percent of New Ze
The United Kingdom has had six Prime Ministers in the last 10 years. For a country which needs to hold a general election every 5 years, it’s a high turn-over. So it’s hardly surprising there’s a plot afoot to potentiall
On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 14 June 2026, Succession star Brian Cox is proving you are never too old to try something new. At the ripe old age of 79 he's directed his fi
Harry McNaughton first appeared on Kiwi TV screens as an 18-year-old, playing receptionist Gerald Tippet on Shorty St. Since then, he's built up a presence on the other side of the camera, having worked on other New Zeal
Actor Brian Cox has taken on a significant array of films, but the 79-year-old Succession star is making his directorial debut. Glenrothan has been described as a 'love letter to Scotland' and it's in cinemas this week.
Land by Maggie O’Farrell. This is set in Ireland a few years after the potato famine, known as the Great Hunger, and follows the story of Tomás and his young son Liam who are working for the great Ordnance Survey p
The 'Grandma experience' is gaining popularity among travellers of all ages -but what is it, exactly? The trend refers to actively seeking out traditional analogue experiences from the older generation, including nonna-l
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