Real Life With John Cowan
By Newstalk ZB
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John Cowan hosts ‘Real Life’, a weekly nationwide chat show on Newstalk ZB featuring a different high-profile guest every week. John talks with them about their life, their upbringing, their passions and their view of the world.
| Episode | Date |
|---|---|
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Sophie Gray - Cook
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Dec 14, 2025 |
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Nadia Reid - Musician
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Dec 07, 2025 |
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Heather Verry - CEO of Diabetes NZ
|
Nov 30, 2025 |
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Qiulae Wong - Leader of The Opportunity Party
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Nov 23, 2025 |
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Jon Duffy - Consumer NZ Chief Executive
|
Nov 16, 2025 |
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Sonya Wilson - Author and ex-TVNZ presenter
|
Nov 09, 2025 |
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Sophie Barker - Mayor of Dunedin
|
Nov 02, 2025 |
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John Bishop - Comedian
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Oct 26, 2025 |
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Chris Carter
|
Oct 19, 2025 |
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Nadia Lim - Cook, TV host and Author
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Oct 12, 2025 |
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David Bussau - Entreprenuer
|
Oct 05, 2025 |
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Creed Bratton - Musician and Actor
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Sep 28, 2025 |
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Greg Murphy - motorsport icon
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Sep 21, 2025 |
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Alex Walls - TV host and interior designer
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Sep 14, 2025 |
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Andy Robinson - World Vision Aid Worker
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Sep 07, 2025 |
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Sam 'The Trap Man' Gibson
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Aug 31, 2025 |
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Claire Mabey - Author and Book Reviewer
|
Aug 24, 2025 |
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Ian Foster - Former All Blacks Coach
|
Aug 17, 2025 |
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David Squire - Music Director of the New Zealand Youth Choir
|
Aug 10, 2025 |
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Br Guy Consolmagno
|
Aug 03, 2025 |
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Jared Savage - Author of Underworld: The New Era of Gangs in New Zealand
|
Jul 27, 2025 |
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Fraser Grut - Filmmaker behind the '10,000 Dreams' project
|
Jul 20, 2025 |
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Jon Hartley - Kiwibank Board Chair and Ordained Priest
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Jul 13, 2025 |
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Tom Rutherford - MP for the Bay of Plenty
|
Jul 06, 2025 |
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Nicola Toki - Chief Executive of Forest and Bird
|
Jun 29, 2025 |
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Miriama Kamo - Author and 'Marae' host
|
Jun 22, 2025 |
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Alan Thorp - Habitat For Humanity Group CEO
|
Jun 15, 2025 |
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Brian Kelly MNZM - Radio legend
|
Jun 08, 2025 |
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Hoani Hotene - Comedian
|
Jun 01, 2025 |
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Sian Simpson - Businesswoman
|
May 25, 2025 |
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Andrew Little - Candidate for Wellington Mayoralty
|
May 18, 2025 |
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Derek Lind - Musician
|
May 11, 2025 |
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Rachel Paris - Author
|
May 11, 2025 |
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Buzz Moller - Musician
|
May 04, 2025 |
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Adam Kay - Author and Comedian
|
Apr 27, 2025 |
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Josephine Bartley - Auckland City Councillor
|
Apr 13, 2025 |
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Sir Peter Leitch - The Mad Butcher
|
Apr 06, 2025 |
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Kahira Olley MNZM - Domestic Abuse Advocate
|
Mar 30, 2025 |
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Hon. Paul Goldsmith
|
Mar 23, 2025 |
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Ruby Wax - actress and comedian
|
Mar 16, 2025 |
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Delaney Davidson - Musician
|
Mar 09, 2025 |
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Janine Donaldson - New Salvation Army Territorial Commander
|
Mar 02, 2025 |
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Pete Wolfkamp - Builder and Broadcaster
|
Feb 23, 2025 |
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K'Lee McNabb - Musician and Radio host
|
Feb 16, 2025 |
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Nathan Haines - Musician
|
Feb 09, 2025 |
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Jonathan Fletcher - World Vision
|
Feb 02, 2025 |
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Jack Tame
|
Jan 26, 2025 |
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Pam Corkery
|
Jan 19, 2025 |
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Dan Bidois - MP for Northcote
|
Dec 22, 2024 |
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Moko Tepania - Far North Mayor
|
Dec 15, 2024 |
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Shmubeel Eaqub
|
Dec 08, 2024 |
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Tim Manson
|
Dec 01, 2024 |
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Annabelle White
|
Nov 24, 2024 |
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Dr Vanda Symon - Researcher and internationally published author
|
Nov 17, 2024 |
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Mark Vette - Animal trainer
|
Nov 10, 2024 |
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Maiakawanakaulani Roos
|
Nov 04, 2024 |
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Jonathan Ogilvie
|
Nov 04, 2024 |
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Campbell Hill - Good Neighbour Trust Tauranga
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Oct 20, 2024 |
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Ella Kumar - Puketāpapa Local Board chair
|
Oct 13, 2024 |
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Sam Smith - Comedian, Writer and Reality TV Star
|
Oct 06, 2024 |
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Finn Butcher - Olympic kayak cross champion
|
Sep 29, 2024 |
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Holly Arrowsmith - NZ musician
|
Sep 22, 2024 |
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David Walliams - Author and comedian
|
Sep 15, 2024 |
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Mahé Drysdale - Mayor of Tauranga
|
Sep 08, 2024 |
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'Bookworm' director Ant Timpson tells John Cowan about his new film and the fear that informs his work
|
Sep 01, 2024 |
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Rev Dr Miguel De La Torre
|
Aug 25, 2024 |
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Dave Baxter - Musician (Avalanche City)
|
Aug 18, 2024 |
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Alan Duff - Author
|
Aug 11, 2024 |
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Tony Rinaudo
|
Aug 04, 2024 |
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Fern Sutherland
|
Jul 28, 2024 |
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Georgia Lines - Kiwi singer/songwriter
|
Jul 21, 2024 |
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Real Life: Kiwi documentary maker Rob Harley on journey back from brink of death
|
Jul 15, 2024 |
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Kevin Denholm - Film Director & Film Chaplain
|
Jul 07, 2024 |
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Mark Richardson - Cricketer & Broadcaster
|
Jun 30, 2024 |
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Sequoia Schmidt - Author, Adventurer & Entrepreneur
|
Jun 23, 2024 |
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Wayne Brown - Mayor of Auckland
|
Jun 16, 2024 |
|
20th anniversary of Real Life with John Cowan
|
Jun 09, 2024 |
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Ben Bell - Mayor of Gore
|
Jun 02, 2024 |
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Melanie Bracewell - Comedian
|
May 26, 2024 |
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Julie Chapman - KidsCan Founder
|
May 19, 2024 |
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Peter Beck - Founder and CEO of Rocket Lab
|
May 12, 2024 |
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Marty Donoghue - CEO of the RSA
|
Apr 28, 2024 |
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Judy Bailey - Broadcaster and Author
|
Apr 21, 2024 |
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Duncan Greive - Founder of The Spinoff
|
Apr 14, 2024 |
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Graeme Walls - Former director of Mercy Ships NZ
|
Apr 07, 2024 |
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Ven. Dr. Lyndon Drake - Archdeacon of Tamaki Makaurau
|
Mar 31, 2024 |
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Rachel Boyack - MP for Nelson
|
Mar 24, 2024 |
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Guy Montgomery
|
Mar 17, 2024 |
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Vince Cocurullo
|
Mar 10, 2024 |
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Tommy Emmanuel
|
Mar 03, 2024 |
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Dr Gary Chapman
|
Feb 25, 2024 |
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Scott Silven
|
Feb 18, 2024 |
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Peter Harris
|
Feb 11, 2024 |
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Dave Brebner
|
Feb 04, 2024 |
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Ella Harris
|
Jan 21, 2024 |
|
Selina Kumar
|
Dec 17, 2023 |
|
Mikey Havoc
|
Dec 10, 2023 |
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Dr Claire Achmad - Children's Commissioner
|
Dec 03, 2023 |
|
Shane Hales
|
Nov 26, 2023 |
|
Dr Phil Bagshaw
|
Nov 19, 2023 |
|
Benedict Collins
|
Nov 12, 2023 |
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Craig Scott
|
Nov 05, 2023 |
|
Chris Tse
|
Oct 29, 2023 |
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Nikki Bray
|
Oct 22, 2023 |
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Robert Vennell
|
Oct 15, 2023 |
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Clint Roberts
|
Oct 08, 2023 |
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Zennon Wijlens
|
Oct 01, 2023 |
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Shae Ronald
|
Sep 24, 2023 |
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Michèle A'Court
|
Sep 17, 2023 |
|
Matt Gibb
|
Sep 10, 2023 |
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Kaitlin Aldridge
|
Sep 03, 2023 |
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Todd Muller
|
Aug 27, 2023 |
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Petra Bagust
|
Aug 20, 2023 |
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Alfred Ngaro
|
Aug 13, 2023 |
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Antony Loewenstein - Journalist & Author
|
Aug 06, 2023 |
|
Julie Goodwin
|
Jul 30, 2023 |
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Brad Olsen
|
Jul 23, 2023 |
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Dr Bronwyn Wood
|
Jul 16, 2023 |
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Dr Rangi Mātāmua
|
Jul 09, 2023 |
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Courtney Johnstone
|
Jul 02, 2023 |
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Lan Pham - Green Party Candidate
|
Jun 25, 2023 |
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Ian McInnes - Tearfund CEO
|
Jun 18, 2023 |
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Shaun Wallace (The Dark Destroyer)
|
Jun 11, 2023 |
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Lotta Dann MNZM - Author
|
Jun 04, 2023 |
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Dr Emma Espiner
|
May 28, 2023 |
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David Letele
|
May 21, 2023 |
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Sarah Page - Kindness Collective Founder & CEO
|
May 14, 2023 |
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Terrible Sons
|
May 07, 2023 |
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Mea Motu
|
Apr 30, 2023 |
|
Deborah Hart
|
Apr 23, 2023 |
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Tenby Powell - Humanitarian, Businessman, and Former Mayor of Tauranga
|
Apr 16, 2023 |
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Helen Manson - Humanitarian Photographer
|
Apr 09, 2023 |
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David Seymour - Leader of the ACT Party
|
Apr 02, 2023 |
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Genevieve Mora - Mental Health Advocate, Voices of Hope Co-Founder
|
Mar 26, 2023 |
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Bree Tomasel - TV and Radio broadcaster
|
Mar 19, 2023 |
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Bev Adair - Mentor and Speaker
|
Mar 12, 2023 |
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Dr Maria Haenga-Collins - Author
|
Mar 05, 2023 |
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Byron Clark - Author
|
Feb 26, 2023 |
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Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier (7)
|
Feb 19, 2023 |
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Dame Claudia Orange
|
Feb 05, 2023 |
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Tony Stamp
|
Jan 29, 2023 |
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Police Commissioner Andrew Coster
|
Jan 22, 2023 |
|
Margie Apa - CEO of Te Whatu Ora
|
Dec 18, 2022 |
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Carolyn Young - Special Olympics CEO
|
Dec 11, 2022 |
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Mike Puru - Broadcaster
|
Dec 04, 2022 |
|
Aaron Hendry - Youth Worker & Writer
|
Nov 27, 2022 |
|
Melodie Robinson - Sports Commentator
|
Nov 20, 2022 |
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Lorna Subritzky - Broadcaster
|
Nov 13, 2022 |
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Chris Bishop - National Party MP
|
Nov 06, 2022 |
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Willy de Wit - comedian and broadcaster
|
Oct 30, 2022 |
|
Chris Hipkins - Politician
|
Oct 23, 2022 |
|
Julia Grace - Speaker & Singer
|
Oct 16, 2022 |
|
Patrick Gower
|
Oct 09, 2022 |
|
Roman Travers
|
Oct 02, 2022 |
|
Clayton Kimpton
|
Sep 29, 2022 |
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Erica Stanford - MP for Eastern Bays
|
Sep 18, 2022 |
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Phil Goff - Mayor of Auckland
|
Sep 11, 2022 |
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Aaron Gate - Professional Cyclist
|
Sep 04, 2022 |
|
James Daniels - Broadcaster
|
Aug 29, 2022 |
|
Dr Joel Rindelaub - Chemist & Researcher
|
Aug 21, 2022 |
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Keri Bloomfield - Author
|
Aug 14, 2022 |
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Dame Susan Devoy - Former Squash Player & Former Race Relations Commissioner
|
Aug 07, 2022 |
|
D'Arcy Waldegrave - Sports Broadcaster
|
Jul 31, 2022 |
|
Claire Turnbull - Nutritionist & Author
|
Jul 24, 2022 |
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Monty Betham - Veteran Boxer and Rugby League Player
|
Jul 17, 2022 |
|
Dai Henwood - Comedian & Broadcaster
|
Jul 10, 2022 |
|
Mike McRoberts - Journalist & News Anchor
|
Jul 03, 2022 |
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Matthew Tukaki: Chair of the National Māori Authority, Ngā Ngaru Rautahi O Aotearoa
|
Jun 27, 2022 |
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Kate Rodger: NewsHub's Entertainment Reporter
|
Jun 19, 2022 |
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Vui Mark Gosche - Chairman of Kāinga Ora and Former Cabinet Minister
|
Jun 12, 2022 |
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Jeremy Corbett reflects on his life as an iconic kiwi comedian
|
Jun 05, 2022 |
|
Tina Cross - Iconic NZ Singer
|
May 29, 2022 |
|
Yvonne Willering - Netball player, coach & commentator
|
May 23, 2022 |
|
Tammy Wells - "The Briscoes Lady"
|
May 15, 2022 |
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Anne Hegerty - "The Governess" from The Chase
|
May 08, 2022 |
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Dr Michael Mosley - TV Producer & Author
|
May 01, 2022 |
|
Jason Gunn - Broadcaster
|
Apr 24, 2022 |
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Cardinal John Dew - Archbishop of New Zealand
|
Apr 17, 2022 |
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Rehette Stoltz - Mayor of Tairāwhiti Gisborne
|
Apr 10, 2022 |
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Adam Hall - Paralympic Gold Medalist
|
Apr 03, 2022 |
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Melissa Stokes - TVNZ Journalist
|
Mar 27, 2022 |
|
Grant Bayldon - National Director of World Vision
|
Mar 20, 2022 |
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Nicola Willis - Deputy Leader of the National Party
|
Mar 13, 2022 |
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Juliet Funt - Business Consultant, Author & CEO
|
Mar 06, 2022 |
|
Jamie McDell - Country singer-songwriter
|
Feb 28, 2022 |
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Filipo Levi - Former international rugby captain
|
Feb 20, 2022 |
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Clive Anderson - British television and radio presenter
|
Feb 13, 2022 |
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Dame Anne Salmond - anthropologist and professor of Māori studies
|
Feb 08, 2022 |
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Rob Lemoto, host of Police Ten 7
|
Jan 30, 2022 |
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Niva Retimanu newsreader & Straight Up host
|
Jan 23, 2022 |
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Ganesh Raj - Restauranteur & Broadcaster
|
Dec 19, 2021 |
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Rose McIver - New Zealand actress
|
Dec 12, 2021 |
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Simon O'Neill - international opera superstar
|
Dec 05, 2021 |
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Karen Grassle - Little House on the Prairie Actor
|
Nov 28, 2021 |
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Tim Faulkner - Australian Conservationist
|
Nov 21, 2021 |
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Dame Cindy Kiro - New Zealand Governor-General
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Nov 15, 2021 |
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Hon. Grant Robertson - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance
|
Nov 07, 2021 |
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Bernard Hickey - Journalist, commentator and entrepreneur
|
Oct 31, 2021 |
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Dr Himali McInnes - Author and general practitioner
|
Oct 24, 2021 |
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Toby Morris - Award-winning cartoonist, illustrator & author
|
Oct 17, 2021 |
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Toni Street - Television and radio broadcaster
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Oct 10, 2021 |
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Kate Bowler - Canadian academic and author
|
Oct 03, 2021 |
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Jessica Hobbs - Emmy Award winning director of The Crown
|
Sep 26, 2021 |
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Pio Terei on his career, the revival of te reo Māori, and grieving the loss of his teenage son Teina
|
Sep 19, 2021 |
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Dan Carter tells John Cowan about his post-rugby career including his latest venture into NFTs
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Sep 12, 2021 |
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2021-08-29 Interview: Brooke van Velden
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Aug 31, 2021 |
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Psychologist and parenting educator Steve Biddulph talks with John Cowan about his latest book 'Fully Human'
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Aug 22, 2021 |
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Writer and director Tom Waller discusses his film 'The Cave' retelling the Thai soccer team rescue of 2018
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Aug 15, 2021 |
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Matt Heath talks to John Cowan about his upbringing, career and worldview on Real Life
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Aug 08, 2021 |
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2021-08-01 Interview: John Minto
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Aug 05, 2021 |
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Five-time Olympian Barbara Kendall shares her story with John Cowan on Real Life
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Jul 25, 2021 |
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2014-01-19 Interview: Rae de Lisle
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Jul 19, 2021 |
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Phil Gifford looks back over his remarkable career with John Cowan on Real Life
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Jul 18, 2021 |
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2021-07-13 Interview: Ross Taylor
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Jul 13, 2021 |
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David Shearer shares tales from his humanitarian career with John Cowan
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Jul 11, 2021 |
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Mike Pero discussed the role he played on The Apprentice Aotearoa with John Cowan on Real Life
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Jun 30, 2021 |
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Author Wendyl Nissen discusses her latest book 'My Mother and Other Secrets' with John Cowan on Real Life
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Jun 20, 2021 |
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2021-06-03 Interview: Kaiora Tipene
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Jun 16, 2021 |
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2021-06-30 Interview: Chris Penk
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Jun 02, 2021 |
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Political commentator Shane te Pou joined John Cowan in studio
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May 23, 2021 |
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2021-05-18 Interview: Rosemary Riddell
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May 18, 2021 |
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Sulu Fitzpatrick's remarkable journey back to the Silver Ferns
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May 13, 2021 |
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2021-05-02 Interview: Gerry Beckley
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May 02, 2021 |
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2021-04-25 Interview: Sir Jerry Mateparae
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Apr 27, 2021 |
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2021-04-18 Interview: Juliet Moses
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Apr 18, 2021 |
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2021-04-11 Interview: John Hellemans
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Apr 12, 2021 |
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2021-04-04 Interview: Efeso Collins
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Apr 05, 2021 |
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Robyn Malcolm joined John Cowan in studio
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Mar 29, 2021 |
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2021-03-24 Interview: Hon Kiritapu Allan
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Mar 23, 2021 |
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2021-03-09 Interview: Rev Dr Hirini Kaa
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Mar 09, 2021 |
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2021-02-28 Interview: Michael Baker
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Mar 09, 2021 |
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2021-02-22 Interview: Naomi Cowan
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Feb 22, 2021 |
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2021-02-07 Interview: Sir David Carter
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Feb 10, 2021 |
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2021-02-02 Interview: Lance Burdett
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Feb 01, 2021 |
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2021-01-24 Interview: Steve Braunias
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Jan 27, 2021 |
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2020-12-20 Interview: Chris Farrelly
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Dec 23, 2020 |
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2020-12-13 Interview: Andrew Shaw
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Dec 15, 2020 |
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2020-12-06 Interview: Jared Savage
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Dec 09, 2020 |
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2020-11-29 Interview: Dame Trelise Cooper
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Dec 03, 2020 |
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2020-11-22 Interview: Hon Willie Jackson
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Nov 30, 2020 |
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2020-11-15 Interview: Leigh Hart
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Nov 16, 2020 |
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2020-11-08 Interview: Jude Dobson
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Nov 07, 2020 |
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2020-11-01 Interview: Jehan Casinader
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Nov 02, 2020 |
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2020-10-25 Interview: Aimee Mai
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Oct 27, 2020 |
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2020-10-18 Interview: Matt Claridge
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Oct 19, 2020 |
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2020-10-11 Interview: Stan Walker
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Oct 12, 2020 |
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2020-10-05 Interview: David Lomas
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Oct 12, 2020 |
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2020 09 27 Interview: Liam Hehir
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Sep 28, 2020 |
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2020-09-20 Interview: Collett Smart
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Sep 21, 2020 |
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2020-09-13 Interview: Dr Jin Russell
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Sep 16, 2020 |
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2020-09-06 Interview: Constable Bryan Ward
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Sep 08, 2020 |
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2020-07-12 Interview: Kimberley Crossman
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Sep 01, 2020 |
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2020-08-23 Interview: Nathan Wallis
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Aug 28, 2020 |
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2020-08-16 Interview: Alice Worsley
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Aug 17, 2020 |
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2020-08-09 Interview: Tim Beveridge
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Aug 10, 2020 |
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2020-08-02 Interview: Liam Dann
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Aug 03, 2020 |
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2020-07-26 Interview: Rt Hon Winston Peters
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Jul 28, 2020 |
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2020-07-21 Interview: Dr Cynric Temple-Camp
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Jul 21, 2020 |
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2020-07-12 Interview: Pete Carter
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Jul 15, 2020 |
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2020-07-05 Interview: Geoff Simmons
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Jul 06, 2020 |
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2020-06-28 Interview: Nadia Lim
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Jul 01, 2020 |
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2020-06-21 Interview: Hon Damien O'Connor
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Jun 23, 2020 |
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2020-06-14 Interview: Oscar Kightley
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Jun 16, 2020 |
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2020-05-31 Interview: Barbara Dreaver
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Jun 07, 2020 |
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2020-06-07 Interview: George Seber
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Jun 07, 2020 |
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2020 05 24 Interview: Jazz Thornton
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May 24, 2020 |
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2020-05-17 Interview: Christopher Luxon
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May 17, 2020 |
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2020-05-10 Interview: Hollie Smith
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May 11, 2020 |
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2020-05-04 Interview: Wendy Petrie
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May 04, 2020 |
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2020-04-26 Interview: Suzy Cato
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May 04, 2020 |
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2020-04-19 Interview: Te Radar
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Apr 19, 2020 |
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2020-04-12 Interview: Bishop Justin Duckworth
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Apr 19, 2020 |
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2020-04-05 Interview: Sir John Key
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Apr 05, 2020 |