Matt Chisholm: 'We have a responsibility in the public roles that we have to own this stuff'

Journalist, author, mental health advocate and TV host Matt Chisholm is this week's guest. He talks to Niva and Beatrice about growing up in Otago, his early struggles with mental health and drinking, why he chose to be honest about his story, working in current affairs and being a TV host, what he…

Sonia Gray: 'Looking back, every single thing has helped to shape who I am'

Actress, TV presenter and advocate Sonia Gray is this week's guest. She talks to Niva and Beatrice about starting her career in modelling and acting, representation in the entertainment industry, learning she was expecting twins, her and her family's journey with neurodiversity, making time for her…

Chelsea Winstanley: 'I'm honestly the happiest version of myself I've ever been'

Director, writer and Oscar nominated producer Chelsea Winstanley is this week's guest. She joins Niva and Beatrice to discuss the films that influenced her, the other wahine filmmakers that guided her way, and why that's led to her being so passionate about telling stories from brown creatives. She…

Monica Galetti: 'It's okay to say I want to be happy'

Chef and TV personality Monica Galetti is this week's guest. She joins Niva - her real-life cousin - and Beatrice to discuss moving to Wellington from American Samoa as a child, adjusting to her new country, how her love of food started at an early age, her TV and hospitality career in London, why …

Chris Parker: 'It's important to share what it is to work through shame'

Comedian turned author Chris Parker is this week's guest. He joins Niva and Beatrice to talk his recent marriage, growing up gay in Christchurch and going to an all boys school, the highs and lows of being an entertainer in New Zealand, how his platform has helped him challenge stereotypes, and why…

Lindah Lepou: 'It's none of your business what anyone does to define who they are'

Multidimensional artist Lindah Lepou is this week's guest. She joins Niva and Beatrice to discuss moving to Samoa at a young age and adapting to life there, discovering her fa'afafine identity, discovering her love for fashion and her determination to make it in that career, and how becoming New Ze…

Mike McRoberts: 'It's been life changing for me understanding who I am as Māori'

Newshub journalist and newsreader Mike McRoberts is this week's guest. He joins Niva and Beatrice in the wake of his successful documentary, Kia Ora, Good Evening, which detailed his journey with learning te reo and embracing his Māori identity. Mike discusses his decades in the media, covering war…

Melodie Robinson: 'I never wear my hair straight anymore. No way'

Black Fern turned TV broadcaster joins Niva and Beatrice for a lively conversation in the first episode of the new season. Robinson chats about being a pioneer in sports and media, covering the Beehive, meeting her golfer husband Marcus Wheelhouse, Celebrity Treasure Island, and her undying love of…

Season 2 trailer: Straight Up returns!

Niva Retimanu and Beatrice Faumuina are back for a new season of their Straight Up chats with luminaries from around Aotearoa.

Jenny-May Clarkson: 'When you speak your truth, that is where the power is'

Former Silver Fern and police officer turned TV presenter Jenny-May Clarkson joined Niva and Beatrice on this week's episode to discuss what she's learned over her varied career. Beginning from her time as the youngest of six children growing up in rural New Zealand to hosting the country's top TV …