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Saturday Morning

RNZ
New Zealand
Artificial Intelligence
Auckland
Wellington
Comedy
Robyn Kahukiwa
Donald Trump
Cuba Dupa
Inflation
Everlee Wihongi
New Zealand Wars
London
Gaza
United States
FIFA World Cup
Education
Grief
Cubadupa
Te Reo Māori
Oil Prices

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

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Melanie Walker
Winner of NZ Bartender of the Year; mixologist who crafts tinctures and syrups
Distillery, Whanganui
Episode: New Zealand Bartender of the Year
Hannah Swartz
Gardening expert
Garden expert guest
Episode: Budget busters in the garden
Dario Russo
Director and writer of The Fox
The Fox (film)
Episode: 'The Fox' - Sam Neill as a foul mouthed magpie
Olivia Colman
Oscar-winning actress
Episode: 'The Fox' - Sam Neill as a foul mouthed magpie
Sam Neill
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Episode: 'The Fox' - Sam Neill as a foul mouthed magpie
Kiri Nathan
Celebrated designer and founder of the Kahui Collective
Kahui Collective
Episode: Kiri Nathan on New Zealand Fashion Week
Meg Mason
Author
Author of Sophie, Standing There
Episode: Love, loneliness and literary obsession: Meg Mason's new novel
Julia Pahina
From FibreFale, AI literacy advocate
FibreFale
Episode: Bringing AI to Pacific communities
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Hosts

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

Reviews

4.5 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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Kiri Nathan on New Zealand Fashion Week
Q: What motivates you to keep innovating in design and maintain your connection to community stories?
Creativity is the love language and a safe space; the work comes from genuine connection to whakapapa and taonga, which guides every new collection and collaboration.
Kiri Nathan on New Zealand Fashion Week
Q: You've dressed high-profile figures and mentioned the real value of authentic pieces. How do you view the role of celebrity dressing in your business?
Celebrity dressing happens organically and is not the core aim; the focus is on making pieces with real cultural value and ensuring they're priced to reflect the craft and effort, not just status.
Kiri Nathan on New Zealand Fashion Week
Q: Ko Tangata Tiriti ahau. Can you talk about the balance between Tauiwi wearing kākahu Māori and supporting Indigenous designers without crossing into cultural appropriation?
The risk lies with designers; it's essential that any piece has permissions, understands the Pūrākau and Mātauranga behind it, and remains tika. Widespread support from all people strengthens the reo and culture.
Doing business in the world of Trump's tariffs
Q: What right now is the latest on the Trump tariff front?
The latest information is that the US has imposed 12.5% tariffs on 60 countries, including New Zealand, under Section 301, and although legal challenges exist, the tariffs are expected to be enduring rather than short-lived.
How Finland tackles homelessness
Q: Is treating the homeless as a problem a fair approach, given new laws to move or arrest the homeless?
Criminalizing homelessness is incorrect and harmful; homelessness is a societal failure, and proper housing with support is the right approach that respects human rights and ultimately saves money.

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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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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. Melanie Walker
2. Hannah Swartz
3. Dario Russo
4. Olivia Colman
5. Sam Neill
6. Kiri Nathan
7. Meg Mason
8. Julia Pahina

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