Saturday Morning

In an age where it's never been more convenient to buy something new to replace the things that break, Brigitte Sistig is trying to make repairing easier. The Repair Cafe Aotearoa NZ supports more than 75 local Repair Cafes across the country where anyone can pop in and get their item fixed.

Award-winning soul singer Aaradhna is back with a much-awaited new album Sweet Surrender - her first in eight years. Susie joined Aaradhna in her studio to see where the magic is made, and learn more about the woman behind the voice.

Lachy Paterson and Angela Walhalla are the editors of Te Hau Kainga and Raupanga, companion books that explore the transformation of Māori society on the home front.

Eight years after the original show shocked and delighted audiences at the Comedy Festival, Camping, the Kiwi couples' comedy is back. Camping is the brainchild of comedians Chris Parker and Tom Sainsbury.

Atua Wahine: The Ancient Wisdom of Maori Goddesses is the work of writer Hana Tapiata, exploring the 17 female Maori goddesses who make up the world around us: earth, fire, water, the moon and more.

Oxford University Professor of biodiversity Kathy Willis thinks we should have pot plants in every office. In new book Good Nature: The New Science of How Nature Improves Our Health Kathy examines how and why nature can help make us healthier.

Despite growing scientific evidence head knocks in sport can have a significant impact on athlete health, it seems the message is still not getting through.

Best selling author and screenwriter William Boyd returns to our bookshelves, again drawn to the world of espionage.

A free one-day festival born out of the government's apology for the Dawn Raids is taking place at Te Pou Theatre and Corban Estate Arts Centre in Henderson next Saturday.

The world's largest cryptocurrency surged in the run-up to last week's US presidential election, and rose sharply, after it became clear Donald Trump would win.

A group of Pasifika Climate Change warriors has been using their musical voices to advocate for the protection of their beloved Pacific Islands facing rising seas.

The Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is set to make his debut at APEC, after previously missing out last year due to coalition negotiation talks.

Earlier this week the hīkoi was in Tāmaki Makaurau and marchers headed for Bastion Point. Sharon Hawke who was part of the 1977 occupation talks to Susie.

Dame Jenny Shipley is no stranger to debate and discussion around issues of Te Tiriti and she joins Mihi to discuss the Treaty Principles Bill.

Academy Award winning writer/director Adam Elliot is an Australian animator and filmmaker based in Melbourne. His new film Memoir of a Snail is out now.

Nadine Toe Toe has recently returned from a cross-cultural exchange where she led a group of rangatahi to Australia and Canada to learn about indigenous tourism.

Multi-award-winning American playwright Lucas Hnath's Broadway play A Doll's House, Part 2 picks up after Henrik Ibsen's 1879 play A Doll's House ends.

Neil Wagner is one of our top bowlers to play test cricket for New Zealand. He opens up to Susie about his triumphs on the field, and personal challenges off it.

A leading voice in global fair trade and sustainable development, Albert Tucker set up the Karma Foundation with two friends.

Former Māori politician and scholar Metiria Turei discusses her new book which looks at the complexities of Te Tiriti issues.

The outgoing Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner Saunoamaali'i Karanina Sumeo says there's no need for anyone to be hungry or homeless.

Professor of particle physics at the University of Manchester, Brian Cox has a new Sky TV series Solar System investigates the skies above us.

Wonky Box are expanding into rescuing pantry items in their continued mission to reduce food waste in Aotearoa. Co-founder Angus Simms explains.

Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery at Pukenamu Queen's Park in the centre of Whanganui is finally reopening this morning after being closed for a decade.

The Treaty Principles Bill has been introduced to Parliament. Human Rights Commission’s Tino Rangatiratanga leader Julia Whaipooti breaks it down.

The government will formally apologise to survivors of Abuse in Care next week. One of them, Keith Wiffin explains what he thinks about the upcoming apology.

Orange heavy rain warnings are in place for Westland and the Grey and Buller Districts today. RNZ reporter Adam Burns gives the latest on the weather.

After a campaign marked with heated rhetoric and quite stark ideological differences between the candidates, in the end, Donald Trump won decisively.

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Activist and artist Diane Prince is a woman of many talents. She is a painter, weaver, installation artist, set designer and educator.

Massey University historian Professor Michael Belgrave has published the first major national history of Aoteaora New Zealand in 20 years.

Double Carnegie medal-winning author Patrick Ness is one of the world's most loved young adult writers. Patrick's latest book is his first for junior readers. Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody is a reptilian take on surviving school.

Volcanologist and GNS principal scientist Graham Leonard shares everything you need to know about tsunamis ahead of the upcoming UN World Tsunami Awareness Day.

One of the world's leading scholars of geopolitics, Gerard Toal examines how interstate rivalry and competition so often undermine efforts to address climate change.

Nathan Fa'avae and Sophie Hart are part of New Zealand's most successful adventure racing team, and won the Yukon 1000 this year.

Americans go to the polls on the 5th of November to pick Kamala Harris or Donald Trump as their next president. What are the polls saying?

Playing is an essential part of childhood. But in the era of devices and screen time, are tamariki missing out on play?

The country's longest-running rewards scheme, Flybuys, is coming to an end. No new points can be collected, but you can still redeem the ones you have.

The number of criminal trials held in front of a jury could be reduced in a bid to speed-up the judicial system and save money.

The UN Convention on Biological Diversity, known as COP16, has just wrapped up. Governments and other interested parties have reaffirmed the commitment made two years ago - to protect a third of the planet for nature by 2030. In order to do so, 23 targets were agreed to - including conserving at least 30 percent of land and oceans. But less than a week out from the global hui, the vast majority - 80 percent of countries, including New Zealand, hadn't submitted their plans on how to reach those targets. Manu Caddie, who is part of the Indigenous Caucus, representing the Aotearoa Indigenous Rights Trust, which is an organisation established more than 20 years ago to support Maori participation in multilateral forums, talks to Mihi about why having a plan is so important.

It's been a rollercoaster US presidential campaign. Associated Press correspondent Phillip Crowther talks about what it's been like.

Margo and Rosa Flanagan are known as the Two Raw Sisters, spending their days developing recipes with a focus on plant based, whole foods, that make you feel great.

My Marae - Professor Te Maire Tau talks to Susie about Christchurch's Tuahiwi marae and its history.

Craig Parker has spent his career playing villains with great hair, lycans, gladiators, and even the greatest lover in a French Court.

Former gang member Sully Paea has dedicated decades to youth work and taught himself how to carve vaka during the pandemic.

Dr Nick Oscroft joins Mihi and Susie to answer questions about men's health.

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.

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.

A mechanical engineering expert, Distinguished Professor Geoff Chase is renowned for his pioneering work in both healthcare and seismic engineering.

Professor Elaine Reese explores the intersection of psychology and literacy, asking why fewer than 2% of bookclubs are attended by men.

A world first is about to be made with the simultaneous release of a Disney film in both english and an indigenous language.

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.

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".

A new weather system is forecast with some severe weather warnings and watches in place particularly in Canterbury and Otago.

The latest news and analysis from Apia where leaders from across the commonwealth have gathered for their bi-annual gathering CHOGM.

Cancer care advocate Melissa Vining speaks out over continuing delays for services in Southland and reveals the disease is affecting her family again.

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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.

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.

Recent figures show 81,200 Kiwis left New Zealand long-term since the start of the year, how concerning is this for our economy?

An expert on the history of the abnormal and the paranormal, Professor Greg Eghigian tells us about his latest, eye-opening research.

New anthology Now and Then features 92 poets of all ages, ethnicities and languages from across New Zealand.

Dr Emma Maurice has been uncovering how Maori were portrayed in print media through archived letters to the editor.

Campaigners for Dunedin's fit-for-purpose hospital embark on a special tour today, in an ambulance called Cliff.

There's drama brewing in Wellington between central and local government with questions over whether there should be some intervention.

Legislation giving family violence survivors the power to quickly dissolve abusive marriages passed with full cross party support this week.

Team New Zealand have exerted their dominance once again, beating the challengers Ineos Britannia overnight in Barcelona

Unanswered questions as the family of Jason Butler continue their push for accountability as the 3rd anniversary of his disappearance approaches.

Memos sent to staff at Waikato and Christchurch hospitals have reminded nurses to only speak English in a clinical setting.