Saturday Morning Podcast Options

9:35 AM.Child and adolescent psychiatrist, Dr Hinemoa Elder, talks about her new book Dear Moko full of Māori proverbs for mokopuna and descendants of all ages. Read more Audio

9:05 AM.Author Kate Weinberg has adapted her personal ordeal of living with long Covid into a funny and philosophical novel There's Nothing Wrong With Her.  Read more Audio

8:40 AM.A mechanical engineering expert, Distinguished Professor Geoff Chase is renowned for his pioneering work in both healthcare and seismic engineering.  Read more Audio

8:10 AM.Professor Elaine Reese explores the intersection of psychology and literacy, asking why fewer than 2% of bookclubs are attended by men. Read more Audio

7:50 AM.A world first is about to be made with the simultaneous release of a Disney film in both english and an indigenous language. Read more Audio

7:40 AM.England is testing a weight-loss drug to get people off the dole and back to work. It's a controversial idea to take the pressure off the health service.  Read more Audio

7:32 AM.Professor Simon Thrush weighs in on amendments to the Hauraki Gulf Tikapa Moana Marine Protection Bill which some describe as a "a kick in the face". Read more Audio

7:27 AM.A new weather system is forecast with some severe weather warnings and watches in place particularly in Canterbury and Otago. Read more Audio

7:20 AM.The latest news and analysis from Apia where leaders from across the commonwealth have gathered for their bi-annual gathering CHOGM. Read more Audio

7:10 AM.Cancer care advocate Melissa Vining speaks out over continuing delays for services in Southland and reveals the disease is affecting her family again.  Read more Audio

11:05 AM.Kiwi-born Samoan, Maiava Nathaniel Lees began acting on stage in 1975, and on screen in 1984. He joins Saturday Morning to play favourites. Read more Audio

10:25 AM.Christall Lowe's new cookbook Kai Feast is out now - full of recipes, inter-woven with stories of traditional gathering and feasting and tips on cooking for a crowd. Read more Audio

10:05 AM.Harriet Constable's debut novel was inspired by the true story of an orphan who was a musical prodigy and student of one of the great Baroque composer, Antonio Vivaldi.  Read more Audio

9:44 AM.Recent figures show 81,200 Kiwis left New Zealand long-term since the start of the year, how concerning is this for our economy?  Read more Audio

9:05 AM.An expert on the history of the abnormal and the paranormal, Professor Greg Eghigian tells us about his latest, eye-opening research.  Read more Audio

8:35 AM.New anthology Now and Then features 92 poets of all ages, ethnicities and languages from across New Zealand. Read more Audio

8:10 AM.Dr Emma Maurice has been uncovering how Maori were portrayed in print media through archived letters to the editor. Read more Audio

7:50 AM.Campaigners for Dunedin's fit-for-purpose hospital embark on a special tour today, in an ambulance called Cliff. Read more Audio

7:42 AM.There's drama brewing in Wellington between central and local government with questions over whether there should be some intervention.  Read more Audio

7:38 AM.Legislation giving family violence survivors the power to quickly dissolve abusive marriages passed with full cross party support this week. Read more Audio

7:28 AM.Team New Zealand have exerted their dominance once again, beating the challengers Ineos Britannia overnight in Barcelona

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7:20 AM.Unanswered questions as the family of Jason Butler continue their push for accountability as the 3rd anniversary of his disappearance approaches. Read more Audio

7:11 AM.Memos sent to staff at Waikato and Christchurch hospitals have reminded nurses to only speak English in a clinical setting.  Read more Audio