The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin

4996 - Engelbert Humperdinck: British singer speaks ahead of New Zealand tour

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4996 - Engelbert Humperdinck: British singer speaks ahead of New Zealand tour

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, 07 Jun 2026

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin

Episodes

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?

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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

Whitcoulls Recommends: Dissection of a Murder and John of John

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

Whitcoulls Recommends: Five and Famesick

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

Erin O'Hara: naturopath and wellness expert on whether health star ratings are helpful

Mike van de Elzen: Fish cakes with curry lime mayonnaise

Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist reveals how you can improve your balance without standing up

Steve Newall: entertainment correspondent on the 2026 Fred Award finalists being revealed

Dr Adam Storey: sports scientist and former Olympic coach on the first Enhanced Games taking place this week

Ethan Griffiths: Newstalk ZB political reporter ahead of Budget 2026

Chris Penk: Defence Minister on the Government's planned investment into maritime security

Jacob Spoonley: Sky Sport analyst and former footballer on Auckland FC claiming the A-League title

Francesca Rudkin: Will changes to social welfare really fix the economy?

Tommy Emmanuel: Australian guitarist on the start of his Living in the Light Tour

Patrick Radden Keefe: investigative journalist on his new book London is Falling

Whitcoulls Recommends: Three Reasons for Revenge and The Valley

Megan Singleton: Bloggeratlarge writer on how hotels are stopping the 'dawn dash' for sunbeds

The Sunday Panel: Do we think the Government's taking the right approach with secondary students?

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