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Mihingarangi Forbes
Mihingarangi (Ngāti Paoa /Ngāti Maniapoto) is an award-winning journalist and broadcaster, and creator of the NZ Wars documentary series.
She began her career in the 90s as a reporter at Te Karere. Since then, she’s worked across a range of channels and mediums, with roles on Campbell Live, 20/20, Native Affairs, The Hui and RNZ. She currently presents fortnightly Māori current affairs programme Mata which airs on Tuesdays on RNZ National and podcast platforms and co-hosts Saturday Morning alongside Susie Ferguson.
Mihingarangi has won Best Journalist - Māori Affairs at the Voyager Media Awards four years in a row, including as joint winner of Te Tohu Kairangi award this year.
RNZ Programmes
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MATA with Mihingarangi Forbes
The latest in politics with a range of Māori commentators and newsmakers. Produced for RNZ by Aotearoa Media Collective. Made with the support of NZ On Air & Te Māngai Pāho.
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Saturday Morning
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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MATA Reports
A deep dive into fascinating Māori stories with award-winning journalists Mihingarangi Forbes & Annabelle Lee-Mather. Made with the support of NZ On Air & Te Māngai Pāho.
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Waitangi Day
From 6-8am, Mihingarangi Forbes will broadcast live from the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, and Stacey Morrison will present more Waitangi Day programming from 8am-midday.
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Matariki
Matariki Special
More National Presenters
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Sharon Brettkelly
Station: National
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Amanda Gillies
Station: National
Programme: The Detail
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Ingrid Hipkiss
Station: National
Programme: Morning Report
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Guyon Espiner
Station: National
Programme: Midday Report
Search results for Mihingarangi Forbes
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27 Club: A celebration of rock and soul genius
14 Feb 2026The 27 club is a new show celebrating the rock and soul legends who passed away too soon, at the age of 27. The shows creator Zac Tyler speaks with Mihi Forbes. Audio
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Chris Hipkins, fresh off the paepae at Waitangi
6 Feb 2026Labour leader Chris Hipkins joins MATA to share his views on the political landscape, including whom he would and would not work with, and what Labour could have done better in government. Audio
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Hauauru Rawiri, former treaty negotiator for Ngati Paoa
Mihingarangi Forbes talks to to Hauauru Rawiri, former treaty negotiator for Ngati Paoa and iwi historian. Audio
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Dame Naida Glavish
6 Feb 2026Mihingarangi Forbes asks Dame Naida Glavish what the way forward is for Te Pati Maori. Audio
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Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi talk about his message to Ngāpuhi
6 Feb 2026Mihingarangi Forbes asks Rawiri Waititi about his message to Ngāpuhi. Audio
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Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith talks about what he took away from Waitangi
6 Feb 2026All are welcome here at Waitangi - New Zealanders from around the country, locals, tourists, and also government MPs - many who have spent the week here, the haukainga welcomes the government… Audio
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Tama Potaka on the Treaty Principles Bill
5 Feb 2026Ahead of Waitangi Day, Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka joins Mihingarangi Forbes for a wide-ranging interview. Audio
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Richard Haass: A tumultuous start to 2026
From Iran to Greenland and Venezuela, it has been a tumultuous start to the year. We look at what that means for geo-political stability. Audio
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Proposed change to sale of alcohol
20 Dec 2025With the festive season in full swing, the government is proposing to allow restaurants with on-site retail spaces to sell take-home booze. Audio
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Te Pāti Māori: From Comeback to Crisis
19 Dec 2025MATA Reports examines the crisis within Te Pāti Māori as an exclusive poll of Māori voters reveals the impact of its support. Audio
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Syria one year on from Assad
13 Dec 2025This week Syrians took to the streets to mark the one-year anniversary since the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime. Audio
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Reinstated: Mariameno Kapa-Kingi
6 Dec 2025Ousted Te Pati Maori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has been awarded a temporary court order to reinstate her into Te Pati Maori. Mariameno and co-leader of Te Pati Maori Rawiri Waititi spoke with Mihi… Audio
