1 Oct 2025

Leaving a legacy: We look back at the life of Nigel Latta

From Afternoons, 1:15 pm on 1 October 2025

Today we got the sad news that Nigel Latta has died, following his gastric cancer diagnosis

The 58 year old author was best know as a broadcaster, clinical psychologist, and parenting expert. Helping many families to navigate life better

Including his work as an ambassador for the charity "Kenzie's gift". A charity which helps tamariki navigate serious illness and death.

To celebrate Nigel, and his amazing contribution to our society, Kenzie's Gift founder Nic Russell joins Jesse.

Nigel Latta sits down with Guyon Espiner for an interview as part of 30 with Guyon Espiner,.

“Oh, there’s doom and gloom about everything,” shrugs Nigel Latta, when asked about the existential threat of, amongst other things, the rise of AI. But Latta, the clinical psychologist, author and veteran TV presenter, isn’t buying in. Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly