x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Saturday Morning

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

society & culture

All Episodes

00:13:15

The tech behind NZ's Earth Science

Saturday Morning ·

2025/11/07

Volcanologist and Earth Sciences New Zealand principal scientist, Graham Leonard is back this week looking at the technology driving new Earth science.

en

00:18:33

Christian White: an almost accidental author

Saturday Morning ·

2025/11/07

He once sold sandwiches but thanks to the overnight success of his debut novel, Christian White can now focus on telling stories - especially scary ones.

en

00:15:47

Chelsea Winter: Nourishing mind, body and soul

Saturday Morning ·

2025/11/07

New Zealand's best-selling cookbook author Chelsea Winter is back with a brand-new cookbook 'Nourish'.

en

00:21:30

PM's Award for Literary Achievement for Non-fiction:...

Saturday Morning ·

2025/11/07

This week historian, te reo Maori translator and author, Ross Calman received the Prime Minister's Award for Literary Achievement for Non-fiction.

en

00:22:15

Saul David: Tunisgrad

Saturday Morning ·

2025/11/07

The Allied campaign in North Africa was a turning point of World War Two. New Zealand forces including the Maori Battalion were major players.

en

00:24:37

Dan Te Whenua Walker: Shaping AI with Te Ao Maori

Saturday Morning ·

2025/11/07

Dan Te Whenua Walker is the global co-chair for Indigenous at Microsoft - a group that empowers employees to share, support and celebrate indigenous culture.

en

00:12:32

Priscilla Presley - Life after Elvis

Saturday Morning ·

2025/11/07

Priscilla Presley tells Guyon Espiner what she lost and what she found when she walked away from Elvis Presley.

en

00:04:46

41 years in the making: The Ngāti Pāoa settlement

Saturday Morning ·

2025/11/07

About 500 Ngāti Pāoa iwi members filled the parliamentary gallery this week to witness the house pass their treaty bill. The claim was lodged 41 years ago. The iwi received 23 million dollars in compensation.

en

00:06:25

Eli Katoa: How was he allowed to play?

Saturday Morning ·

2025/11/07

The fallout from Tongan forward Eli Katoa's concussion came hard and fast this week resulting in him being hospitalised and requiring brain surgery.

en

00:04:48

A lifetime fighting fires

Saturday Morning ·

2025/11/07

Today the Paekakariki fire brigade is turning 80. Paekakariki Deputy Chief Aaron Richardson spoke to Guyon ahead of today's celebrations.

en

00:06:18

Proposed ban on beggars and rough sleepers

Saturday Morning ·

2025/11/07

The government has said it is considering a ban on people begging and sleeping rough in central business districts.

en

00:05:28

President Trump vs the Mayor of New York

Saturday Morning ·

2025/11/07

President Donald Trump has lashed out at New York's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani. Anita Powell served as Voice Of America's Bureau Chief and Whitehouse Correspondent, she joined Guyon live from Washington with the latest.

en

00:05:32

Dr Bryan Betty: Youth diabetes on the rise

Saturday Morning ·

2025/11/07

Diabetes was once considered a condition that only affected older adults but now more and more younger patients are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

en

00:12:03

Temuera Morrison on Lee Tamahori

Saturday Morning ·

2025/11/07

Iconic New Zealand film director Lee Tamahori passed away this week aged 75. Temuera Morrison pays tribute to the man who did so much to shape his career.

en

00:09:04

He Kaupapa Waka - A Fleet of Waka

Saturday Morning ·

2025/09/12

The He Kaupapa Waka - A Fleet of Waka exhibition celebrates the journey of waka through imagery and sound.

en

00:30:55

Fifi Colston: 30 years of WOW

Saturday Morning ·

2025/09/12

This year marks artist Fifi Colston's30th and - she says - final year entering The World of WearableArt competition.

en

00:10:51

The Not Hot List: Why less popular is a good thing

Saturday Morning ·

2025/09/12

Intrepid Travel's annual Not Hot List highlights alternative places for travellers to consider in light of ongoing concerns about over-tourism and its environmental impacts.

en

00:20:27

Elizabeth Knox on creating a fantasy world

Saturday Morning ·

2025/09/12

Beloved New Zealand writer Elizabeth Knox is back with her first young adult novel in 12 years.

en

00:25:48

Raukura Turei: art and architecture

Saturday Morning ·

2025/09/12

Raukura Turei (Ngā Rauru Kītahi, Taranaki, Ngāti Pāoa, Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki) is an artist, architect, actor, and a rising star in the world of Māori art.

en

00:20:18

Sir Geoffrey Palmer on how to save democracy

Saturday Morning ·

2025/09/12

Sir Geoffrey Palmer outlines a roadmap for democratic renewal, urging people to look to the power of ordinary citizens in effecting change.

en

690 results

Similar Podcasts

Voices of Life

APG Mannheim

Promo Estereo Podcast

Promo Estereo

Talking Timelines Podcast

Talkingtimelines

גיקונומי

ראם שרמן ודורון ניר

Drømmefanger

Drømmefanger