Kiwi Yarns

Welcome to Kiwi Yarns - those yarns you have where you sit down, put the kettle on, pour a whiskey or crack open a beer I honestly don‘t mind. Anyway! We‘re sitting down and we’re yarning to some great New Zealanders, their back stories, their front stories, even stories where they went sideways, we will go there. It’s a place where we celebrate the great people of this glorious nation.

Recent Episodes
  • Black Caps great Martin Guptill on his treatment by New Zealand Cricket, dealing with death threats after the 2019 World Cup, and life as a stay-at-home dad
    Apr 20, 2025 – 01:03:20
  • Actress Rebecca Gibney on the key to longevity, hosting Sensing Murder, dancing, and MMA
    Apr 13, 2025 – 51:56
  • 'I've been able to get through because of the strength of other survivors': Ali Mau's powerful memoir reveals abuse, but also unimaginable strength
    Apr 6, 2025 – 01:24:00
  • Samantha Hayes on dealing with grief from all angles, interviewing Megadeth, auditioning with a cold sore, and being a perfectionist
    Mar 30, 2025 – 01:31:57
  • ‘The best thing I’ve ever done’: How full immersion kura changed former Silver Fern Courtney Tairi’s life
    Mar 26, 2025 – 01:03:02
  • Understanding your Human Design profile with Charlotte Hill
    Mar 23, 2025 – 59:00
  • Social media powerhouses Mike and Joelle Legg on going viral, setting boundaries, and navigating the wellness industry
    Mar 16, 2025 – 01:08:32
  • Dick Frizzell on growing up in Hastings, learning the rules of art, breaking them, and becoming a 'bad artist'
    Mar 9, 2025 – 52:47
  • Brynley Stent and Kura Forrester on their Singles Club, Sonny Bill Williams at Pizza Hut, rejection, and independence
    Mar 2, 2025 – 59:52
  • Halberg Para Athlete of the Year, Anna Grimaldi, on removing the sleeves, ditching the pockets, and no longer hiding her disability.
    Feb 23, 2025 – 59:18
  • How Richard Adams' deployment in Afghanistan inspired him to establish the disaster relief charity Taskforce Kiwi.
    Feb 16, 2025 – 01:00:10
  • Eden Park CEO Nick Sautner talks concerts, the Warriors, a roof, and Aussie Rules.
    Feb 9, 2025 – 49:20
  • Dr Waseem Alzaher on breaking the stigma around medicinal cannabis.
    Feb 2, 2025 – 01:03:11
  • Kill the sugar and the chicken tenders too: a frank chat about food with Ganesh Raj (plus learn to eat well for less).
    Jan 26, 2025 – 01:11:22
  • Breaking down walls and killing off bad sex with Holistic Sex Coach Melissa Vranjes!
    Jan 19, 2025 – 01:06:49
  • Summer Yarns: Suzanne Paul
    Jan 12, 2025 – 55:33
  • Summer Yarns: Justine Smith
    Jan 5, 2025 – 51:42
  • Summer Yarns: Sir John Kirwan
    Dec 29, 2024 – 59:16
  • There's a Pav in the studio! Allyson Gofton delivers Christmas cheer for the last episode of the year!
    Dec 22, 2024 – 01:04:32
  • Olympian & surfing champion Billy Stairmand on the ups and downs of 2024
    Dec 15, 2024 – 01:00:15
  • Former Miss World New Zealand, and style queen, Amber Peebles
    Dec 8, 2024 – 58:51
  • A full Olympic debrief with silver medallist Hayden Wilde - including what The Seine did to him
    Dec 1, 2024 – 01:14:30
  • The battle behind Ellesse Andrews' Olympic golds
    Nov 24, 2024 – 53:48
  • The man who killed cancer - David Downs
    Nov 17, 2024 – 54:23
  • Suzanne McFadden: a champion for women's sport.
    Nov 10, 2024 – 01:00:03
  • Kyle Bell - the unofficial godfather of Rhythm and Vines
    Nov 3, 2024 – 01:02:36
  • Ian Jones - The Kamo Kid
    Oct 27, 2024 – 01:04:44
  • Edna Swart
    Oct 20, 2024 – 52:19
  • Brodie recommends: TFN - The F#$%ing News
    Oct 15, 2024 – 26:09
  • Paddy Gower and Brodie Kane dissect their books...
    Oct 13, 2024 – 45:54
  • Lucy Blakiston + Bel Hawkins
    Oct 6, 2024 – 01:02:19
  • Helen Manson
    Sep 29, 2024 – 50:52
  • Al Brown
    Sep 22, 2024 – 01:05:31
  • Morgana O'Reilly
    Sep 15, 2024 – 01:00:52
  • Sam Whitelock
    Sep 8, 2024 – 54:12
  • Harrison Keefe + Nepia Takuira-Mita
    Sep 1, 2024 – 51:43
  • Michaela Blyde
    Aug 25, 2024 – 01:12:36
  • Jai Waite
    Aug 18, 2024 – 47:21
  • Cecilia Robinson
    Aug 11, 2024 – 54:01
  • Brodie recommends: The Trial - Philip Polkinghorne
    Aug 8, 2024 – 28:29
  • Sir John Key
    Aug 4, 2024 – 01:45:00
  • Chris Parker and Tom Sainsbury
    Jul 28, 2024 – 01:07:09
  • Josie Pagani
    Jul 21, 2024 – 01:08:23
  • Emma Twigg
    Jul 14, 2024 – 39:24
  • Shavaughn Ruakere
    Jul 7, 2024 – 01:04:54
  • Mark Crysell
    Jun 30, 2024 – 59:25
  • Ineke Meredith
    Jun 23, 2024 – 50:59
  • Dario Nustrini
    Jun 16, 2024 – 50:06
  • Lil O'Brien
    Jun 9, 2024 – 55:49
  • Chlöe Swarbrick returns
    Jun 2, 2024 – 01:04:00
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