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Saturday Morning

RNZ
New Zealand
Wellington
Auckland
Artificial Intelligence
Comedy
Pacifica Festival
Robyn Kahukiwa
Donald Trump
Cuba Dupa
Inflation
Everlee Wihongi
New Zealand Wars
Gaza
Oscars
FIFA World Cup
Grief
New York
Iran
Cubadupa
Te Reo Māori

Presented by Susie Ferguson and Mihingarangi Forbes. In-depth feature interviews, current affairs and news across a broad range of topics.

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Jono Kenyon
Star performer in Defending the Caveman; formerly on TV show Step Dave
Theatre/Television
Episode: Jono Kenyon: Battle of the sexes rages on
Harry Sinclair
Creator, writer, director of Kiri and Lou
Kiri and Lou film project
Episode: NZ's first feature stop motion animation
Deidre Brown
Professor, School of Engineering and Design, University of Auckland
University of Auckland
Episode: Deidre Brown: Uncovering the harakeke trade
Phil Oakey
Frontman of The Human League
The Human League
Episode: Philip Oakey: The Human League
Mats Trulsson
Professor at the Department of Dental Health, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden
Karolinska Institutet
Episode: Chew your Food! Why Mum was right
Liam Dan
Business editor at large for the New Zealand Herald
New Zealand Herald
Episode: Business confidence up despite inflation pressures
Maeverlyn Pitanoe
Survivor and advocate for Bomb Free Solomon Islands
Bomb Free Solomon Islands
Episode: The hidden threat of unexploded WWII bombs in the Solomons
Cleo Fraser
Executive Producer of the documentary
The War Below, Restoring Hope in Solomon Islands
Episode: The hidden threat of unexploded WWII bombs in the Solomons
Tuki Laumea
Director of the documentary
The War Below, Restoring Hope in Solomon Islands
Episode: The hidden threat of unexploded WWII bombs in the Solomons

Hosts

Susie Ferguson
Host of Saturday Morning
Mihingarangi Forbes
Co-host of Saturday Morning

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 868 ratings
  • A touchstone in NZ radio broadcasting

    Absolutely brilliant journalism. Just need to re-sort your episodes so the latest are at the top.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oldskoolfragger
    New Zealanda year ago
  • Long time fan but.. the sound quality could be improved

    The interviews are great and the topics are diverse. But something about the sound quality is subtly grating, sometimes I can’t endure it. It probably isn’t noticeable on radio, and maybe age plays a role too. It sounds like lossy compression has been used and the compression is too aggressive. I love this show and I recommend it, but I can’t give five stars at this time because of the sound quality.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Queen Gracie of None
    United States3 years ago
  • Farewell Kim

    Personal, well-researched and incisive.

    Your interviews have been the best thing on RNZ. Love your work - Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sidhitch
    New Zealand3 years ago
  • How do we get to listen to Kim Hill’s best interviews over the last 25 years?

    How can I listen to Kim Hill’s best interviews from Saturday morning over the last 25 years?

    Thank you Kim for the last 25 years…your intellect, humour and interviewing Brilliance will be sadly missed!

    New Zealand has been fortunate to have had you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lady Putney
    New Zealand3 years ago
  • Fills the kiwi cup

    As a kiwi living in the USA this podcast fills my cup and gives that dose of kiwi news and interviews. Kim is iconic.

    My only ask is release the full Saturday morning program in a one episode. (Would be nice to just put on the full episode and catch up instead of selecting each story) cheers

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Uhtred of Auckland
    United States3 years ago

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Audience appreciates diverse guests and deep-dive conversations, though some note room for improved audio quality.
Listeners view the host as a benchmark for intelligent, well-researched interviewing.
Many praise the program for its NZ-centric, thoughtful coverage of arts, science, and social issues.
Fans highlight consistency in quality and the ability to challenge guests with meaningful questions.

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NZ's first feature stop motion animation
Q: How did you approach expanding from five-minute episodes to a 60-minute feature while keeping the world recognizable?
They expanded the writing workload and built the film by treating the project as an extended, cinematic version of the same world, leveraging the same stop-motion techniques, larger scope, and a robust writing process to deepen character personalities and the dynamics between them.
NZ's first feature stop motion animation
Q: What happened?
The origin question about how Kiri and Lou became friends was explored by moving from the TV show's early premise directly into a fuller origin story. The filmmakers chose to answer that question by crafting a longer journey for the two characters, while keeping the core focus on friendship and the world they inhabit.
Charlotte Lockhart and Professor Jean Abraham: treating breast cancer
Q: What are the biggest barriers to large-scale clinical research like this?
Barriers include access to drugs, the way trials are funded and organized (industry-led vs researcher-led), recruiting enough patients for rarer cancers, and the need for global collaboration to bring necessary trials and drugs to wider populations.
Charlotte Lockhart and Professor Jean Abraham: treating breast cancer
Q: Can you explain in simple terms what this treatment approach is?
The approach targets hereditary breast cancer by using Olaparib before surgery in a sequence with chemotherapy, allowing for a shorter overall treatment with remarkable early results, and there is ongoing work to see if five-year outcomes match the three-year results.
Business confidence up despite inflation pressures
Q: Stats NZ will be releasing the new unemployment figures. What are you expecting next week?
Unemployment is likely to rise slightly, from about 5.3% to around 5.4% or 5.5%, which would be a worrying headline figure, especially if subgroups like young people are hit harder. The economy remains slow, with wage growth not lifting inflation and a broader sense of sluggish job creation.

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The show features in-depth interviews and feature stories across a broad range of topics, with a strong emphasis on culture, society, and current affairs. Regular conversations span arts, science, mindfulness, politics, and everyday human experiences, often centering on mentorship, community, and NZ and international perspectives. Notable strengths include thoughtful, well-researched host questions and guests from diverse fields such as poetry, music, farming, neuroscience, peace activism, and travel. This mix makes it useful for listeners seeking thoughtful discourse, practical insights, and human-interest storytelling, as well as for brands aiming to reach engaged, culturally aware audiences in New Zealand and beyond.

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Recent guests on Saturday Morning include:

1. Jono Kenyon
2. Harry Sinclair
3. Deidre Brown
4. Phil Oakey
5. Mats Trulsson
6. Liam Dan
7. Maeverlyn Pitanoe
8. Cleo Fraser

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