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Saturday Morning

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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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TVNZ's FIFA World Cup host, Chris Chang speaks to Mihingarangi ahead of this afternoon's match between the All Whites and Belgium.

The Cuban revolution is particularly personal for Alina Fernández. When Alina was 10 years old, she found out that her father was its leader - Fidel Castro.

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Maxim Adams
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Episode: Maxim Adams: Eradicating pests and encouraging insects
Dr. Buzz Burrell
Medical doctor providing viewer questions and expert insights
In-studio physician
Episode: Dr Buzz Burrell: common winter ailments
Matt Wilson
Professor, head of the VR team at the University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury
Episode: Matthew Wilson: Mapping future floods with VR
Laura Guckian
Accredited life coach; host of Momfessions; founder of Mind Mommy Coaching
Momfessions, Mind Mommy Coaching
Episode: Laura Guckian: Motherhood's not easy and that's okay!
Andrew Cornaga
Sports photographer, director of Photosport Agency
Photosport Agency
Episode: Andrew Cornaga: The art of World Cup photography
Maggie O'Farrell
Author of Hamnet and Land
Author
Episode: Maggie O'Farrell: from page to screen
Claudia Hammond
Psychologist, broadcaster and author of Overwhelmed
BBC Radio 4; author
Episode: Claudia Hammond: Dealing with feeling overwhelmed
Royd Tolkien
Son of Mike Tolkien, interviewee
None stated
Episode: Royd Tolkien shares his Middle-earth bucket list
Jenny Mitchell
Singer-songwriter, Gold Guitar Awards winner (2017); mentee of Dame Jools Topp
Gold Guitar Awards / New Zealand music scene
Episode: Remembering Jools Topp at the Gold Guitar Awards

Hosts

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

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 863 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 Zealand10 months 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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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Claudia Hammond: Dealing with feeling overwhelmed
Q: What are some evidence-based strategies listeners can start using today?
Strategies include setting aside worry time, using cognitive offloading before bed, restructuring to-do lists, doing high-focus tasks first thing, reducing multitasking, and curating news consumption with deliberate timing and reliable sources.
Claudia Hammond: Dealing with feeling overwhelmed
Q: Why do you think overwhelm has become more common in recent years?
The guest explains that a combination of information overload, constant connectivity, social pressures, and the culture of busyness contribute to a sense of overwhelm, amplified by how we measure success and status.
Maggie O'Farrell: from page to screen
Q: What is the significance of the land theme in Land, and how does family history tie into the broader story of Ireland?
Land acts as a potent symbol in Ireland, reflecting colonization, memory, and belonging; the family history anchors the narrative while the landscape becomes a living character that shapes events and identity.
Maggie O'Farrell: from page to screen
Q: How did the process of transforming the book into a screenplay unfold, given the back-and-forth between you and Chloé?
We edited the book down together, each writing scenes and exchanging drafts, with voice notes and constant communication that kept the project collaborative and flowing.
Maggie O'Farrell: from page to screen
Q: What drew you to co-write Hamnet with Chloé Zhao, and how did that collaboration begin?
I was initially ready to decline, but meeting Chloé on Zoom revealed a shared vision and a willingness to step outside comfort zones, which led me to co-write the screenplay and embrace a new kind of storytelling.

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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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2. The Detail
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Saturday Morning launched 20 years ago and published 177 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Saturday Morning include:

1. Maxim Adams
2. Dr. Buzz Burrell
3. Matt Wilson
4. Laura Guckian
5. Andrew Cornaga
6. Maggie O'Farrell
7. Claudia Hammond
8. Royd Tolkien

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