Mihingarangi Forbes
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
Social media ban for under 16s
An Auckland-based criminologist is concerned New Zealand's proposed social media ban for under-16s won't address on-line misogyny. Audio
Youth homelessness on the rise
Youth homelessness advocates are calling for more to be done to help vulnerable young people who don't have safe, stable accommodation. Audio
'It's been a failure right across the board' - Peeni Henare
As voters head to the poll for the Tamaki Makaurau byelection, Labour's Peeni Henare and Te Pati Maori's Oriini Kaipara join Mihingarangi to discuss the issues facing whanau in the biggest Polynesian… Video, Audio
National MPs want to vote for sanctions on Israel, Swarbrick claims
Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick joins Mihingarangi for an unflinching conversation about the surge in homelessness and energy poverty, the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and electoral law… Video, Audio
Mata with Mihingarangi Forbes season 3 Episode 14: Cheryl Waaka
Former Black Fern Cheryl Waaka represented Aotearoa New Zealand with pride… now she’s fighting stage four bowel cancer, which she believes could have been caught earlier. As the government walks back… Audio
Celebrating the DIVA
Auckland Museum's DIVA exhibition explores some of the world's best-known divas; from opera goddesses to Hollywood legends and today's global megastars. Video, Audio, Gallery
Kate de Goldi: Reading for Pleasure
Kate de Goldi reviews Under a Fire-Red Sky by Geraldine McCaughrean; Homework by Geoff Dyer; and Broadsword Calling Danny Boy by Geoff Dyer. Audio
Stacy Gregg - The Last Journey
International bestselling author for middle-grade readers Stacy Gregg's latest book The Last Journey was inspired by the Auckland Anniversary weekend floods. Audio
NZ Youth Choir conquers Europe
The NZ Youth Choir took out top honours at the Grand Prix of Nations at the European Choir Games in Aarhus, Denmark. Audio
Amelia Kerr: a role model beyond the wicket
At the height of her cricket career, White Fern Amelia Kerr called time out and opened up about her struggles with mental health. Audio
On the court and on the track - Wimbledon and F1
It's finals weekend at Wimbledon. Michael Weadlock shares his predictions and discusses the big upset of the week in Formula 1. Audio
Using toxic fungus to fight cancer
A toxic fungus that has been linked to deaths in the excavations of ancient tombs could be used to fight leukemia. Audio
Royal Commission into Covid-19 response
The second phase of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into New Zealand's Covid-19 response, got underway this week in Auckland. Audio
Latest from the Ukraine and Russia
The UN's Human-Rights-Monitoring-Mission in Ukraine says June saw the highest monthly civilian casualties in three years, with 232 people killed. Audio
Weather update from Nelson Tasman
A state of emergency remains in place in Nelson Tasman after more heavy rain. RNZ's Mary Argue reports from Nelson. Audio
Secrets, surprises and the supernatural in new series
Launching this coming Monday, home grown dramedy Dead Ahead involves secrets, surprises and three mischievous kehua - ghosts. Audio
