In December 2021, three siblings vanished with their father from the isolated Waikato town of Marokopa, and it’s now a year and a half since the tamariki were last seen. Go to 1news.co.nz or TVNZ+ to find the full video version.

Children’s Commissioner Judge Frances Eivers speaks about the investigation into Oranga Tamariki then panelists Denise Roche and Tau Henare discuss the National Party conference, Labour’s new candidate in Ikaroa Rāwhiti and the health equity assessment tool.

Manukau Ward Councillor Alf Filipaina talks about his opposition to the sale of Auckland International Airport shares.  Then it's the latest in politics with Stuff political reporter Glenn McConnell and commentator Shane Te Pou.

Former cabinet minister Hekia Parata discusses the Ministerial Inquiry she led into forestry debris in Te Tai Rāwhiti and Wairoa. Then Mihingarangi Forbes is joined by panellists Dr Lara Grieves and Dr Will Flavell to discuss the latest in politics.

60-year-old closed adoptee Jenny Small is looking for her whakapapa. But the search to find her whānau is complex. It involves one of New Zealand’s most notorious psychiatric institutions and a 68-year-old law that cut thousands of Māori off from their identity.

In this special episode of Mata Mihingarangi Forbes hosts a panel discussion about Meka Whaitiri's defection from the Labour Party to join Te Pāti Māori. Her guests are former Te Pāti Māori MP Marama Fox, former Maori Affairs Minister Dover Samuels, former Labour executive member Shane Te Pou and Morgan Godfery. 

Mihingarangi Forbes talks to Rawiri Wright, tumuaki at Te Rūnanga Nui o ngā Kura Kaupapa Māori, about the Kura Kaupapa Māori claim before the Waitangi Tribunal and panelists Khylee Quince and Bernie O’Donnell talk tax, Mozzies and the race for Tāmaki Makaurau.

Cry me Three Waters - Far North Mayor Moko Tepania shares his views on Affordable Water Reform, then former Green MP Denise Roche and commentator Shane Te Pou discuss co-governance, 'crybabies' and Māori candidates.  

Mihingarangi Forbes speaks to the National Party’s new Māori MP Tama Potaka about co-governance and Māori Development. Panelists Dr Lara Greaves and Ngarimu Blair discuss white cis men, free speech and political lobbying.

Mihingarangi speaks to Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson about the state of the planet and the party. Panelists Khylee Quince and Tau Henare share their views on the anti co-governance tour.

Rawiri Waititi joins us from Wellington to discuss Te Pāti Māori’s Te Matatini and flood response. Then panelists Shane Te Pou and Jenny Marcroft reflect on Georgina Beyer’s legacy.

After Cyclone Gabrielle, will the government crack down on forestry? In the first episode of new podcast Mata with Mihingarangi Forbes, Labour MP Kiritapu Allan says it's not that simple - her constituents on the East Coast depend on forestry for pay packets. Former politician Tau Henare says that’s a signal the government don’t plan to get tough.  

Mata with Mihingarangi Forbes discusses the latest in politics with a range of Māori commentators and newsmakers. Watch and Listen to the trailer and subscribe now.

In the final episode of 2022, former Māori Party co-leader Marama Fox joins Mihingarangi and Shane to discuss the latest in politics.

Mihingarangi is joined by Tau Henare and newly elected Whau Ward councillor Kerrin Leoni to discuss local government and the latest political news. 

Shane Jones joins Mihingarangi Forbes and Shane Te Pou to discuss the inquiries into Nanaia Mahuta’s conflicts of interest, the uproar over Kelvin Davis’ comments to Karen Chhour and the political stories of the week.  

We pay homage to the late Maanu Paul, Shane Jones and Shane Te Pou discuss the handling of the Sam Uffindell report, the Auckland Mayoralty and whether Kiwi Build is delivering for Maori.

Shane Jones joins Party People to discuss the latest poll results, the two biggest mayoral races, Oranga Tamariki, Kiwi Saver and Tame Iti’s latest work.

Mihingarangi and Shane are joined by former NZ First MP Shane Jones to discuss the latest parliamentary protest, the expulsion of Gaurav Sharma, co-governance and inflation.

Mihingarangi and Shane are joined by former National MP Paul Quinn to discuss the Sam Uffindell controversy, the National Party conference, the latest polls and the latest policies.

Party People is joined by former New Zealand First MP Jenny Marcroft to discuss the passing of Ricky Houghton, the Green’s leadership challenge, the Auckland Mayoralty race and the big news in New Zealand First.

Two Shanes in a pod: Shane Te Pou and Mihingarangi are joined by former Labour Party/New Zealand First MP Shane Jones to discuss the PM’s trip to Australia, the Pacific Islands Forum, Supermarkets and Te Matatini.

Party People celebrate Matariki with a twinkling of insight into what the public holiday means for Aotearoa and Roe V Wade; a case protecting access to abortion in America but has been felt globally by women.

Party People discusses the new Cabinet shake up, National’s gangs policy and the Māori Electoral Option Bill. Featuring Dan Bidois, Shane Te Pou and Mihingarangi Forbes.

Mihingarangi and Shane Te Pou are joined by former National MP for Northcote Dan Bidois to discuss the budget, the PM’s trip to the US, and the passing of Joe Hawke.