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Saturday Morning

RNZ
New Zealand
Auckland
Artificial Intelligence
City Rail Link
Everlee Wihongi
Dementia
New Zealand Wars
Sam Neill
Donald Trump
FIFA World Cup
Māori
Climate Change
Christchurch
Grief
Succession Law
Elephants
Ōtara Markets
Halloween
Country Calendar
Wellington

In-depth feature interviews, current affairs and news across a broad range of topics. Presented by fill-in host Kate Rodger through until the end of 2026. Paddy Gower is the new host from 2027.

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Latest Episodes

Kahurangi Rangimarie Naida Glavish first shot to national prominence in 1984 while working at the Post Office telephone exchange in Helensville. In Dame Naida's case she greeted you with a friendly 'kia ora.' Her supervisor instructed her to stop usi... more

The Summer Olympics of 1904 were held in St Louis, Missouri and they were the first ever held outside of Europe. But this particular event has gone down in history for hosting a farcical marathon which involved rat poison, hitch-hiking, stolen fruit ... more

Two poet-artists who've shared a long friendship defined by the waves and the currents of the South Pacific are John Puhiatau Pule and Gregory O'Brien. They've collaborated on a new publication called This Must Be the Island - Liga Hanai e Motu. It f... more

On the last day to vote we check in with RNZ hosts Jesse Mulligan and Wallace Chapman ahead of the networks special coverage which starts at 7 o'clock once polls close. There's a big night ahead with in depth analysis of the results as they role in f... more

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Nathan Meister
Actor who plays Henry in Black Sheep and Black Sheeps
Episode: Black Sheep Returns
Stephen Crowe
Weta Workshop designer who worked on the Black Sheep films
Weta Workshop
Episode: Black Sheep Returns
Lorna Piatta-Farnell
Academic and pop culture history expert
Episode: Why do we celebrate Halloween?
Anna Ross
Radiation therapist at Waikato Hospital and Auckland Half Marathon fundraiser
Waikato Hospital
Episode: Running for Gut Health
Buzz Burrell
General practitioner and regular medical expert on the show
Episode: Questions with Dr Buzz
Dan Henry
Country Calendar producer, director and narrator.
Country Calendar
Episode: The Voice Behind Country Calendar
Matt Singmin
Musician and filmmaker who created the documentary Searching for Afunakwa.
Afunakwa Foundation
Episode: Searching for Afunakwa
Graham Hingangaroa Smith
Distinguished professor and Māori education scholar, awarded the Te Puawaitanga Research Excellence Medal
University of Auckland
Episode: Changing How We Look at Kaupapa Maori
Frank Gardner
BBC security correspondent
BBC
Episode: Tracking the Overseas Elections Making History

Hosts

Mihingarangi Forbes
Host and co-host involved with the Saturday Morning program and RNZ National offerings; central figure in interviews and program direction.
Susie Ferguson
Co-host and presenter with a longstanding role in hosting and guiding interview segments.
Kate Roger
Co-host introducing guests and guiding interview structure.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 870 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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Fans appreciate the show's breadth and depth, and its relevance to NZ audiences.
Some listeners note sound quality issues in some episodes.
The host is widely seen as insightful and well-prepared, with a trusted interviewing style.
Listeners praise rigorous, well-researched interviews and diverse guest mix.
Guest variety is seen as a strength, spanning culture, policy, tech, and art.

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A Breakthrough in Skin Cancer Treatment
Q: How far off before this vaccine could be available to anyone who needed it?
The treatment remains early in development. Regulators must review the trial results, while manufacturing at scale, cost and New Zealand's funding decisions will affect when it becomes broadly available.
A Breakthrough in Skin Cancer Treatment
Q: Gareth, tell us about this vaccine to start with. Can you tell us how it works? Is it really the breakthrough that so many are claiming it to be?
Rivalland explains that the personalised mRNA vaccine identifies proteins made by a patient's tumour and trains the immune system to target those cancer cells, alongside existing immunotherapy.
Tracking the Overseas Elections Making History
Q: Will or could a blow to his support base with these elections affect further military action abroad, in your view?
Gardner says it could. He argues the conflict has had a chilling effect in the United States and that Trump's foreign policy has weakened the country's standing, while noting the unresolved war in Ukraine.
Tracking the Overseas Elections Making History
Q: First, really quite a blow for Netanyahu. He's alleging interference. Is there any basis for those claims?
Gardner says Netanyahu's detractors reject the allegations and Qatar has denied meddling in the election. He notes that Arab Israeli voters won 19 seats and could influence coalition formation.
Changing How We Look at Kaupapa Maori
Q: How did having your daughter just as the first kōhanga reo was opening shape your mahi?
Smith and others worried that children leaving kōhanga reo would lose their language in existing school options. They worked to create kura kaupapa Māori that carried forward kōhanga reo's values and learning.

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This show features deep-dive interviews and current affairs coverage across a broad range of topics, with a consistent emphasis on in-depth conversations, cultural and policy issues, and thoughtful storytelling from diverse guests. Episodes commonly blend journalism, expert perspectives, and personal journeys, often highlighting innovation, community impacts, and regional NZ perspectives. Notable strengths include a steady host duo supported by long-running, credible interviewers, a knack for unpacking complex topics with nuance, and guests ranging from industry leaders to creative artists. Potential listeners will likely value rigorous questioning, clear context for NZ audiences, and exposure to voices shaping culture, policy, and technolo... more

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1. Nathan Meister
2. Stephen Crowe
3. Lorna Piatta-Farnell
4. Anna Ross
5. Buzz Burrell
6. Dan Henry
7. Matt Singmin
8. Graham Hingangaroa Smith

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