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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
NEW SEASON FEB. 2025. 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…
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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 on RNZ National and online.
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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.
More National Presenters
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Susie Ferguson
Station: National
Programme: Saturday Morning
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Paddy Gower
Station: National
Programme: Morning Report
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Ingrid Hipkiss
Station: National
Programme: Morning Report
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Nicola Wright
Station: National
Programme: News
Search results for Mihingarangi Forbes
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Family of slain Dargaville dairy farmer say she was in wrong place at the wrong time
20 Dec 2024The family of slain Dargaville dairy farmer and mother of eight Jo Sione-Lauaki believe their mum was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Daughters Jashana and Sharnie spoke to Mata Reports… Audio
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Mata Reports | Grief and Anger: The Unsolved Murder of Joanna Sione-Lauaki
20 Dec 2024Four months after her body was found on a Northland beach, Joanna Sione-Lauaki’s murder is unsolved. Her whānau is desperate for answers – and they want cruel rumours to stop so they can grieve.
Video, Audio
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Mark Hadlow: Playing favourites in mid-life crisis
One of New Zealand's most prominent entertainers, Mark Hadlow is bringing back one of New Zealand best-loved theatre productions MAMiL (Middle Aged Men in Lycra). Audio
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Everybody Eats: Feeding Bellies not Bins
14 Dec 2024Alicia Mendez is the head chef of Everybody Eats Wellington, a pay-as-you-can community restaurant on a mission to feed bellies not bins. Video, Audio
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The undefinable C.W. Stoneking
Award-winning Australian singer-songwriter C.W. Stoneking is coming to New Zealand next month for a string of shows, including headlining the Auckland Folk Festival. Critics have called him the… Audio
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The shake-up of the banking sector
Banks have been warned this week that "competition is king" as the government moves to improve the sector. Audio
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Axe hanging over charity funding for at-risk youth
14 Dec 2024A nationwide charity, Stand Tū Māia, now has an axe hanging over its funding from Oranga Tamariki. It says Oranga Tamariki tried to cancel the $63m contract it had, to deliver services to vulnerable… Audio
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Coromandel fatal shooting
14 Dec 2024The residents of Coromandel are reeling after a fatal shooting on the 309 road yesterday. Audio
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Painting in Antarctica
7 Dec 2024From the vastness of ice to the raw power of swells taller than buildings, Antarctica is a landscape that is deadly as it is beautiful. In recognition of the centenary of Sir Ernest Shackleton's final… Audio, Gallery
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Brotha D on creating pathways in tech
7 Dec 2024This year many traditionally stable jobs and industries have born the brunt of challenging economic times. According to the World Economic Forum, 69 million jobs will be created in the next four… Video, Audio
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Put a cap on plastic: Trisia Farrelly
7 Dec 2024Efforts to secure a global treaty to cap plastic pollution failed at a meeting of almost 200 countries in Busan, South Korea, this week. Audio
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Equality is a beautiful word
The outgoing Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner Saunoamaali'i Karanina Sumeo says there's no need for anyone to be hungry or homeless. Audio
