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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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Simon Keller
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Victoria University
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Dion Antonino Basile
Person in charge at Wellington Sea Market
Wellington Sea Market
Episode: Live from CubaDupa: Wellington Seamarket
Matt Rutledge
Representative from Londre
Londre
Episode: Live from CubaDupa: Wellington Seamarket
Graham Leonard
Principal Scientist and General Manager of Geological Hazards at Earth Sciences New Zealand
Earth Sciences New Zealand
Episode: Graham Leonard: Tsunamis - when should we be worried?
Lisa Tomlins
Jazz vocalist and educator
Victoria University (Jazz Vocal Performance)
Episode: Live from CubaDupa: Big Band Te Reo
Bianca Bailey
Festival Director of Cuba Dupa
Cuba Dupa
Episode: Live from CubaDupa: Festival fiesta
Stacey Leilua
Lead actor in A View from the Bridge
Stage production at Q Theatre, Auckland
Episode: Stacey Leilua: View from the Bridge
Sashi Perera
Australian Sri Lankan comedian and writer
Peartree show (New Zealand Comedy Festival)
Episode: Sashi Perera: The recovering lawyer turned comedian
Rachel Clare
Co-author of the book Aotearoa in Bloom
Episode: Rachel Clare and Tryphena Cracknell: Aotearoa in Bloom

Hosts

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

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 861 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 Zealand7 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 States2 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 Zealand2 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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Sound quality concerns are noted by some, though overall content is valued.
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Joseph Moore: Writing for Saturday Night Live UK
Q: What can you tell us about the UK cast and the vibe on set?
He discusses the balance between star guests like Jamie Dornan and Riz Ahmed and up-and-coming talents, aiming to launch fresh comedy voices while honoring the SNL format.
Joseph Moore: Writing for Saturday Night Live UK
Q: Tell us about your path to this opportunity and the casting process.
He explains a long, competitive process with an industry-wide call-out, many submissions, and finally an interview after moving to the UK, highlighting the novelty of being based in New Zealand and later in the UK.
Joseph Moore: Writing for Saturday Night Live UK
Q: Morena, how are you doing?
Joseph replies that he's been juggling preparations in London, dealing with secrecy, and that filming has been intense but exciting, with rehearsals and a host lineup including Tina Fey.
Live at NZ's biggest Pacific Festival
Q: Tell us what Pacifica is for someone who might not know.
Pacifica is a celebration of all things Pacifica, a diverse cultural festival that brings together Polynesian communities in Tamaki Makaurau through performance, kai, crafts, and education, and it is held annually as part of the city's cultural fabric.
Championing Niue's growing organic farming sector
Q: Can you talk us through how you make this headpiece and what goes into it?
The headpiece is made from dried coconut leaves; the family bakes the leaves in a traditional umu, dries them in the sun, then we weave and assemble them into the fo fo headpiece, a symbol of our culture that's worn for performances and special occasions.

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The show features in-depth feature interviews and current affairs across a wide range of topics, with a strong emphasis on New Zealand stories, culture, and public-interest issues. Episodes cover local arts, sustainability, education, technology, economics, and social matters, often through conversations with practitioners, researchers, community leaders, and independent thinkers. A notable strength is the ability to connect everyday experiences with broader societal trends, offering thoughtful analysis and a human perspective on complex topics. The show tends to attract curious, civically engaged listeners who value rigorous interviews and diverse viewpoints, and it frequently features guests from academia, public service, journalism, and ... more

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1. Simon Keller
2. Dion Antonino Basile
3. Matt Rutledge
4. Graham Leonard
5. Lisa Tomlins
6. Bianca Bailey
7. Stacey Leilua
8. Sashi Perera

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