Rephonic
Artwork for Saturday Morning

Saturday Morning

RNZ
New Zealand
Wellington
Auckland
Artificial Intelligence
United States
Iran
Christmas
Microsoft Excel World Championships
Comedy
Pacifica Festival
Donald Trump
New Zealand Economy
Netball New Zealand
Northcote Saturday Market
Gaza
Robyn Kahukiwa
Climate Change
Cuba Dupa
Everlee Wihongi
New Zealand Wars

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

PublishesDailyEpisodes177Founded20 years ago
Number of ListenersCategory
Society & Culture

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Saturday Morning

Latest Episodes

The cameraman behind award-winning images that helped to bring Sir David Attenborough's conservation work to life, is being remembered in a special charity event 'A Night to Remember' in Queenstown.

Chef and food waste expert Del Holland is back to share her tips on getting savvy in the kitchen, without compromising on taste.

Dunedin born Sarah Foster Sproull is one of New Zealand's top choreographers. Her work 'Ultra Folly' is making its way around the country as part of the Royal New Zealand ballet's winter season.

For generations, the story of the Bounty has been told as an adventure - a dramatic clash between Captain Bligh and Fletcher Christian. But for the descendants of those who survived, it's something far more personal. A handwritten register recording ... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Keith Woodley
Manager of Pukorokoro Miranda Shorebird Centre
Pukorokoro Miranda Shorebird Centre
Episode: Bird Flu and our native birds
Ricki Herbert
Former New Zealand All Whites player and coach
New Zealand national football team
Episode: World Cup wrap
Kalina Silverman
Disaster relief journalist, creator of Big Talk
Big Talk / Big Talk movement
Episode: How to skip the Small Talk and go Big
Hannah Zwartz
Gardening expert
Episode: Matariki Gardening with Hannah Zwartz
Majic Paora
Musician and curator of Mahuta concert
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei
Episode: Majic Paora: Music for Matariki
Simon Devitt
Award-winning photographer
Episode: Architecture from Cape to Bluff
Andrea Stevens
Writer with a background in architecture
Episode: Architecture from Cape to Bluff
Laura Maruera
Chairperson of the Patea Maori Club
Patea Maori Club
Episode: They're NUMBER ONE! Patea Maori Club
Tupito Maruera
Guitarist who played on Poi E
Patea Maori Club
Episode: They're NUMBER ONE! Patea Maori Club

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

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

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.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

They're NUMBER ONE! Patea Maori Club
Q: Tell us about the backstory of how the song Poi E was created, what it was for and what it came out of?
The song grew from local community efforts in Patea during the early 1980s, with support from endowments and a focus on using the marae gardens project to travel around Aotearoa, culminated in the group winning Matatini in Hastings in 1983, and later evolving into a hip hop-infused track that helped bring the town together.
How to skip the Small Talk and go Big
Q: Why is in-person conversation important for big talk?
In-person interactions build trust and allow empathy and humanity to come first, which makes the conversations more impactful and durable than online exchanges alone.
How to skip the Small Talk and go Big
Q: How did you start experimenting with big talk on the street?
I moved to a new city, felt lonely, and began asking deeper questions to strangers, discovering that you can reach meaningful connections in five minutes by skipping small talk.
How to skip the Small Talk and go Big
Q: What are some of the topics you classify as big talk?
Big talk centers on universal human experiences like love, loss, grief, hope, and the ways people overcome hard times, which creates strong connections beyond surface-level conversation.
The mysterious networks of fungi right under our feet
Q: What practical implications does this have for farming or land management?
Adopting low-disturbance agricultural practices, reducing synthetic inputs, and protecting habitats can help preserve fungal networks, thereby improving soil health and potentially crop yields in the long term.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Saturday Morning

What is Saturday Morning about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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.

Where can I find podcast stats for Saturday Morning?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Saturday Morning. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Saturday Morning and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Saturday Morning get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Saturday Morning, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Saturday Morning?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Saturday Morning, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Saturday Morning have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Saturday Morning has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Saturday Morning?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Saturday Morning:

1. Sunday Morning
2. Nine To Noon
3. The Detail
4. Mediawatch
5. Gone By Lunchtime

How many episodes of Saturday Morning are there?

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.

How do I contact Saturday Morning?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Saturday Morning?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Saturday Morning from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Saturday Morning?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Saturday Morning. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Saturday Morning?

Recent guests on Saturday Morning include:

1. Keith Woodley
2. Ricki Herbert
3. Kalina Silverman
4. Hannah Zwartz
5. Majic Paora
6. Simon Devitt
7. Andrea Stevens
8. Laura Maruera

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days