Mihingarangi Forbes
Te Pāti Māori on their plan to change the govt and steady their waka
In an extended interview, co-leaders Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi discuss their plan to change the government, their priority policies, and how they will steady their waka after one of the… Video, Audio
Mata Reports - Not Her Destiny
For years, Destiny Church shaped every part of Lynia Morseu-Tol's life: her faith, her family and her identity. As a takatapui wahine Maori, its teachings left her feeling ashamed, conflicted and… Video, Audio
Playing Favourites with Nadia Lim
Celebrity chef, clinical dietitian, bestselling author and farmer, Nadia Lim shares the music tracks that have underlined some of the key moments in her life Audio
Could autonomous vehicles work in our transport system?
Most crashes on New Zealand roads are caused by human error so could removing the driver from the equation make our roads safer? Audio
Remembering Sir Tumu Te Heuheu
The eighth paramount chief of Tuwharetoa, Sir Tumu Te Heuheu passed away on Tuesday aged 84 years. Audio
An extended interview with Minister of Finance Nicola Willis
Minister of Finance Nicola Willis discusses the significant challenges facing Aotearoa's economy. Video, Audio
Victoria Kelly: Requiem for a symphony
Award-winning composer Victoria Kelly's latest requiem commissioned by the NZSO is an interpretation of a thirteenth-century liturgy in a modern context. Audio
Burlesque is as popular as ever
Evana De Lune is one of Australia's most well-known burlesque performers. She talks to Mihingarangi about the contemporary appeal of burlesque. Audio
Walking with tuatara
What sets the tuatara apart from other reptiles in the wild? Cam Hoffbeck can tell you - she's the first person ever to study the tuatara's gut biome. Audio
Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori
Creative and podcaster, Chey Milne is attempting to keep the transition of te reo intergenerational in his own whare - and beyond - with some cool kaupapa! Audio
Review of funding for sexual violence services
The National Network Ending Sexual Violence Together is raising the alarm over a current review of the sector it says will lead to funding cuts. Audio
Marching for pay equity
Across the country today from Whangarei to Invercargill, thousands of people are expected to take part in a Day of Action for Pay Equity. Audio
What's going on with Te Pāti Māori?
RNZ's latest Reid Research poll shows Te Pāti Māori's hold on the Māori seats could decide who forms the next government. We speak to Media Specialist Carmen Parahi and political commentator Shane Te… Video, Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 5th September 2025
In today's episode, the government has stripped Auckland Transport of most of its power in a shake-up designed to improve how people get around New Zealand's largest city; A major report into the… Audio
Māori Queen delivers first public speech
Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po, the Māori Queen, has delivered her first public speech at Turangawaewae Marae. Presenter Mihingarangi Forbes spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Can te reo Māori withstand the political headwinds? An interview with Taura Whiri i Te Reo Chair Professor Rawinia Higgins
The fight for te reo Māori has entered a new phase. From school books and government agencies to teacher training and even passport, the place of te reo is under intense scrutiny. In this episode of… Video, Audio
The Whip for 27 August 2025
It's another hit of the most insightful and sharp 30 minutes in political analysis. Tonight Wallace is joined by RNZ's Mihingarangi Forbes, Stuff's national editor Andrea Vance and former national… Audio
Major changes could be in store for Ministries for Women and Pacific Peoples
The future of at least two government Ministries looks uncertain with the Public Service Commissioner refusing to rule out major changes for the Ministries for Women and Pacific Peoples. Mata… Audio
Opetaia Foa'i - Lifetime Achievement Award
Founder of Polynesian band Te Vaka, Opetaia Foa'i helped to bring the heartbeat of the Pacific to millions globally through Disney movie Moana. Audio
Kendra Cocksedge on the Women's Rugby World Cup
Black Fern legend Kendra Cocksedge is alongside our national team as they seek to defend their title at this year's Women's Rugby World Cup. Audio
