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Saturday Morning

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New Zealand
Mental Health
Auckland
Wellington
Labour Party
Aotearoa
Māori Culture
Donald Trump
Parkinson's Disease
Christmas
Stranger Things
Ultra-Processed Foods
Climate Change
Earthquakes
New Zealand Economy
Obesity
Irish Literature
Puberty Blockers
Children's Literature
Public Health Crisis

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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Hinemoa Awatere has been appointed as Tumu Whakarae at Te Taura Ora o Waiariki, the Iwi Maori Partnership Board for the Te Arawa rohe, which advocates for the healthcare of more than 30-thousand Maori in that area.

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Recent Guests

Ximena Nelson
Professor from Canterbury University
University of Canterbury
Episode: Bruce the rock star kea
Michael Galvin
Actor known for Shortland Street and playwright
Self
Episode: Shortland Street Star's latest Play
Barbara Demick
American journalist and author of Daughters of the Bamboo Grove
Los Angeles Times (former Bureau Chief in Beijing)
Episode: Barbara Demick: Daughters of the Bamboo Grove
Jimmy Thomson
Journalist and author exploring ANZAC sappers and their history
Author of The First Anzacs
Episode: Written out of history: The First ANZACs
Geoff Stear
Veteran of the Falklands War, talkative about his PTSD journey
British Army (historical), Combat Stress beneficiary
Episode: Labrador helps combat PTSD
Sharon Johnstone
Former owner of Creative Show Offs Costume Hire, Wellington
Creative Show Offs Costume Hire
Episode: Fancy Dress: Sharon Johnstone and Meredith Dooley
Meredith Dooley
New owner of Creative Show Offs Costume Hire, Wellington
Creative Show Offs Costume Hire
Episode: Fancy Dress: Sharon Johnstone and Meredith Dooley
Ant Williams
Sports psychologist, author, world record holder in freediving
Freediving/psychology practice
Episode: Ant Williams: Let it be Tough
Buzz Burrell
Chair of General Practitioners Aotearoa (GP group)
General Practitioners Aotearoa
Episode: Can the shingles vaccine reduce the risk of dementia?

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 862 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 Zealand8 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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Labrador helps combat PTSD
Q: How did the smell of cooked meat become linked to the trauma?
He explains the amygdala-triggered flight response that connected the smell to the traumatic event, leading to episodes of dissociation and avoidance behaviors that worsened over years.
Labrador helps combat PTSD
Q: What were the immediate moments like after the minefield incident?
Geoff describes the instant, slow-motion impact of the blast, followed by a powerful sensory onslaught that began his long struggle with dissociation and trauma.
Bruce the rock star kea
Q: How do researchers measure Bruce's stress and why is his case interesting?
Researchers measure hormones like corticosterone from poop samples to assess stress; Bruce showing very low stress hormones despite his alpha status suggests that his dominance is not tied to constant fighting, illustrating adaptive strategies in disabled animals.
Bruce the rock star kea
Q: Tell me why Bruce is considered the alpha, despite his disability.
Bruce maintains dominance through a combination of social cues, non-violent control, and the respect of other birds, who give way to him and even groom him; his leadership appears to be earned through consistent behavior rather than force.
Gracie McGonigal: Bridgerton goes bionic
Q: What has the reaction been like to Hazel's portrayal and to your own disability being represented on a major platform?
She shares that the response has been overwhelmingly positive, with fans and viewers from diverse backgrounds reaching out, and emphasizes the importance of representation in normalizing disability and inspiring others to pursue acting.

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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. Ximena Nelson
2. Michael Galvin
3. Barbara Demick
4. Jimmy Thomson
5. Geoff Stear
6. Sharon Johnstone
7. Meredith Dooley
8. Ant Williams

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