Kiwi Yarns

Emma Twigg

14 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brodie's been unwell this week (winter!) so in her absence, we're re-upping an oldie but a goodie ahead of the Paris Olympics later this month. Enjoy ...

Shavaughn Ruakere

07 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is actress and presenter Shavaughn Ruakere. There are many reasons Kiwis love Shavaughn - whether it’s the nostalgia of What Now, th...

Mark Crysell

30 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is award-winning journalist Mark Crysell. I tell you one thing about award-winning journalists like Mark Crysell is they have GREAT st...

Ineke Meredith

23 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is Ineke Meredith, a remarkable woman who spent a good chunk of her childhood in Samoa but left to follow her dreams, winning a a scho...

Dario Nustrini

16 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is a man by the name of Dario Nustrini, who's just published a book called Nothing Significant to Report: The Misadventures of a Kiwi...

Lil O'Brien

09 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is Lil O'Brien - who has written books about coming out, and being childless. Lil has bared her soul in the most remarkable and vulner...

Chlöe Swarbrick returns

02 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is Chloe Swarbrick - a return guest to Kiwi Yarns. Last time we spoke it was just prior to the 2020 election and man, things have chan...

Matt Heath

26 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is Matt Heath. Now, Matt Heath is genuinely one of my favourite straight white guys. I think he’s also someone who I would never cal...

Marcus Daniell

19 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is one of the country’s greatest tennis players, Marcus Daniell. He’s back on the court for his final year before retiring, after ...

Paige Hareb

12 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is one of the country’s best surfers, Paige Hareb. The proud professional athlete from mighty Taranaki and the beautiful Oakura Beac...

Brooke Francis + Lucy Spoors

05 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guests are Olympic silver medal rowing mums, Lucy Spoors and Brooke Francis. The two have come together to race in the double sculls and hav...

Daniel Rankin - Man Can Cook!

28 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is Man Can Cook - a man, who coincidently, can cook ridiculously delicious food. He does this with his Pug, Fraser. Daniel Rankin’s ...

Genevieve Mora

21 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is the Co-Founder and General Manager of Voices of Hope, Genevieve Mora. Genevieve is a remarkable young woman who spends a massive ch...

Chelsea Roper - SheBuildsBro

14 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is part of a very very small group of women here in Aotearoa. Chelsea Roper - aka SheBuildsBro is a graphic designer turned carpenter...

Emily Byrne

07 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is someone at the helm of a brilliant student organisation we all know and love! The amazing mahi of the Student Volunteer Army has tu...

Campbell Johnstone

31 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is Campbell Johnstone. He is the first openly gay All Black - after making the decision to come out on national television last year. ...

Richard Hills

24 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is in my opinion - one of the coolest local body politicians you will find. And yes I said cool and politician in the same sentence! R...

Karl Budge

17 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is a man who knows a thing or two about putting a world class event on. Karl Budge is the man who made the ASB Classic a massive succe...

Verity Johnson

10 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is columnist, MC, public speaker and cabaret club vixen Verity Johnson - what an epic array of titles! Verity is an extremely talented...

Sir John Kirwan

03 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is a man I feel like it’s fair to say we all know and love - Sir John Kirwan. JK had a remarkable rugby career as a World Cup winnin...

Carlos Ulberg

25 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is Auckland MMA fighter Carlos Ulberg - aka “The Black Jag”. Carlos is part of the hugely successful City Kickboxing team - and it...

Brooke Howard-Smith

18 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is a well known Kiwi entrepreneur who's life has been truly fascinating thus far - the yarns do not stop today! Many will remember Bro...

Liv Mackay

11 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is our super talented New Zealand Sail GP team strategist - Liv Mackay. Liv is also in the New Zealand team for the first ever women’...

John Aiken

04 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Married at First is coming back to New Zealand this year, so if you’re looking for love and would like to bare your soul on national television - th...

Keven Mealamu

28 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is one of the country’s greatest and most loved rugby players. A true gentleman of the sport, Keven Mealamu played 132 tests for the...

Jackie Cheng

21 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year to all the wonderful supportive humans who listen to Kiwi Yarns! Can't wait to share more epic stories with you in 2024. We're kicking ...

Toni Street

14 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Before Kiwi Yarns returns for 2024 - here's another oldie but a goodie! Such a beautiful chat with Toni back in 2021. Today’s guest is the wonderful...

Ruby Tui

07 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

While Kiwi Yarns is on a bit of a break, I'm sharing some of my favourite episodes! This interview with Ruby Tui was one of my first interviews on Kiw...

Abbas Nazari

31 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year! Sharing a couple of favourite Kiwi Yarns while the show is on a break. This is a must-listen. Today’s guest is a remarkable young ma...

Dame Sophie Pascoe

17 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is one of our country’s greatest athletes. Dame Sophie Pascoe is our most decorated Paralympian and is the youngest person to be app...

Justine Smith

10 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is the first comedian I ever saw live and rest assured she’s been a favourite ever since! The award-winning Justine Smith took her f...

TimProvise

03 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is TimProvise. He's a man I'm so glad I stumbled across on social media - sampling Aotearoa's best pies on his hilariously brilliant s...

Kate Rodger

26 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is a very familiar face on our TV screens, the wonderful Entertainment Editor and Film Reviewer for Newshub - Kate Rodger. She has bee...

Brianne West

19 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Well I’m not mad about the fact that this week’s guest is yet another wonderful Kiwi success story - another brilliantly smart woman who’s made ...

Emma Lewisham

12 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We absolutely love and celebrate success stories here at Kiwi Yarns, and today’s episode is no exception. I have LOVED watching the rise of Emma Lew...

Sam Smith

05 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is actually, quite possibly, the nicest man you’ll ever meet. Sam Smith is a comedian, a writer, a musician (but not to be confused ...

Jono Lester

29 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest quite possibly could’ve learnt to drive before he walked… Third generation driver Jono Lester hails from mighty Palmerston North a...

Ellie Fitzgerald

22 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is a business owner and body confidence influencer who’s amassed a huge social media following for being funny, honest and undeniabl...

Michael Van de Elzen

15 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is one of the country’s most-loved chefs - not only because he makes glorious food and has owned a number of fantastic restaurants, ...

Tayla Clement

08 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is a beautiful, talented young woman who, despite the fact she cannot "smile", brings smiles to the faces of thousands every single da...

Anna Reeve

01 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is fresh from winning the first New Zealand season of The Traitors (If you haven’t watched it, you absolutely need to - it's on Thre...

David Farrier

24 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Reposting one of my favourite chats this week! I've been hanging out to chat with investigative journalist and documentary maker David Farrier for a w...

Tammy Wells - The Briscoes Lady!

24 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Reposting a couple of my faves this week! Today's guest is quite simply, a national treasure. Tammy Wells is someone we all feel like we have a connec...

Clint Roberts

17 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is one of our talented radio broadcasters, and even though he’s still super young it feels like he’s been around the industry for ...

Art Green

10 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest was New Zealand's first Bachelor. Back in 2015, Art Green was thrust into the spotlight, where he spent a good chunk of time on televi...

Nichole Lewis

03 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is the international best-selling author and award-winning property investor and property coach, Nichole Lewis. Nichole is the CEO of ...

Mitch James

27 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is one of the nicest guys in the music business. And when I say nice, I mean cool, kick-arse, bad-arse, delightful, ridiculously talen...

Kelly Hutton

20 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is a wonderful woman I’ve had the pleasure of knowing for the past three years. During that time Kelly Hutton - one of the OG Canter...

Staff Sergeant Bob Pearce

13 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is the co-captain of the 21-strong New Zealand Invictus Games team heading to Germany next month. Staff Sergeant Bob Pearce is a forme...

Louis Davis

06 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is one of the biggest TikTokers in New Zealand. Louis Davis has amassed 1.3 million followers on the social media app. And no, it’s ...

Storm Purvis

30 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is Silver Fern number 162 - Storm Purvis. The talented netballer has now shifted her talents to the screen as a presenter on The Crowd...

Johnny Tuivasa-Sheck

23 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is a former rugby league star-turned social media sensation.  Johnny Tuivasa-Sheck can still side-step better than most, but he made ...

Theresa Gattung

16 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I’m so looking forward to this kōrero with Theresa Gattung - a woman who smashed through the glass ceiling and became the first female CEO of an NZ...

Lance Savali

09 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Resharing this yarn because LANCE SAVALI. I’ve been wanting to interview Lance Savali for AGES! He's a hard one to pin down, because you know, he's ...

Jo Kane on swimming the Cook Strait.

09 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Resharing this one because it's an incredible story! What did you to celebrate your 40th birthday? Well Jo Kane (aka my Mum) decided that it would be ...

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe

02 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is one of the best rugby players in the world.  Portia Woodman-Wickliffe holds the record for most tries scored at Rugby World Cups -...

Morgan Penn

25 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Boy oh boy I’m excited for today’s episode. Joining me in the Brodie Kane Media studio is Somatic Sexologist, Pleasure Advocate, Sex Educator and ...

Luisa Dal Din

18 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is a hilariously brilliant young Kiwi carving out a career for herself across the ditch. Luisa Dal Din has been a radio producer here ...

Malia Steinmetz

11 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The countdown is well and truly on!! We are less than a month away from one of the biggest sporting moments in this country’s history. The FIFA Wome...

Dougal Allan

04 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is an absolute weapon of an athlete. Dougal Allan is a Coast to Coast rockstar, winning the Longest Day twice, and making the podium n...

Ross Pinkham

28 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is a highly decorated police officer - and although Ross Pinkham retired from the force eleven years ago, he was one of the most exper...

Lauren Randall

21 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest recently swapped the corporate life for the cowshed - and she couldn’t be happier. Lauren Randall has spent the bulk of her career i...

James Luck/Elektra Shock

14 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is James Luck. But it’s also Elektra Shock. You see, James Luck has danced all over the world with people like Sia, Jessie J and Lit...

Jono Ridler

07 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is the ultra marathon swimmer Jono Ridler. Now if you're wondering, ultra-marathon swimming generally means a 20 kilometre or greater ...

Steven Fernandez

30 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is the super talented and bloody funny Steven Fernandez. He's an editor, a journalist, a stylist, a creative director, a producer, a p...

Major Buffy Little

23 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is Major Buffy Little - a nursing officer in the New Zealand Army. Tomorrow (25 April) is Anzac Day, so who better to get on than a pr...

Kaylee Bell

16 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is the incredible country music artist Kaylee Bell. She’s had an absolutely glorious year already, performing as the opening act for...

Sachi

09 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guests are two great pals, two talented musicians and music producers who form the electronic duo Sachi. Will Thomas and Nick Crisp have gra...

Suzanne Paul

02 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is a NATIONAL TREASURE. Sure, Suzanne Paul was born in England but she is our official infomercial queen. But it’s not just thousand...

Mike Dawson

26 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest doesn’t do things by halves! As if competing at two Olympics in the canoe slalom wasn’t enough, Mike Dawson has recently skied 100...

Kieran Read

19 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is one of the country’s great All Blacks, Kieran Read. Not only did he captain the side 52 times, but was capped 128 times for New Z...

Moko Tepania

12 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is the Mayor of the Far North - and when Moko Tepania (Ngāti Kahu ki Whangaroa, Te Rarawa) was voted in last year he made history by ...

PJ Harding

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is a wonderful broadcaster, a fine young woman I’ve admired for a very long time. PJ Harding is a former radio host who built out an...

Rebekah Ballagh

26 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is a best-selling author, a qualified counsellor, a self-development coach, a speaker AND she has a massive social media community as ...

Charlotte Bellis

19 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is journalist Charlotte Bellis.  Charlotte began her career in her hometown Christchurch, but it’s taken her all over the world, fr...

Shiray Kaka

12 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is one of my favourite Black Ferns Sevens players! That's not only because she tears up the field, she has sweet dance moves AND she’...

Lee Mvtthews

05 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guests are Tom Lee and Graham Matthews - two lads who have been the drum and bass duo Lee Mvtthews for the past ten years. They've become so...

Liam Malone

29 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is the super talented, super fast, incredibly witty Liam Malone. This interview is a million miles an hour, much like the pace in whic...

Rikki Swannell

22 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the first episode of 2023! We kick things off with a woman I admire hugely. Rikki Swannell is a trailblazer in the world of sports jou...

Jo Kane interviews Brodie Kane!

24 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Merry Christmas! Jo Kane (aka Mum) thought it might be a nice idea to do a Christmas bonus episode where she interviewed me...so we did it! Hope you e...

Paddy Gower

18 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is one of the country’s most high profile journalists. Paddy Gower is fiercely passionate about telling stories and has been that wa...

Daniel Jones

11 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is an ultra marathon runner like me (haha I can say that now)! But Daniel Jones just won the Kepler Challenge - a 60 kilometre mountai...

Melanie Bracewell

04 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is one of our country’s great comedians (I bloody love our comedians) - the 2018 Billy T Award Winner Melanie Bracewell. Not only ha...

Eli Matthewson

27 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is the extremely funny, ridiculously wonderful Eli Matthewson, who I am very lucky to be able to call my friend, thanks to our experie...

Amelia Kerr

20 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is one of our wonderful sportswomen - world class all-rounder White Fern, Amelia Kerr. We recorded this amazing conversation while Mel...

Aroha Harawira

13 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is the incredibly talented DJ, producer, broadcaster, Aroha Harawira. She regularly headlines big festivals and opens for internationa...

Oscar McCallion

06 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A warning: This episode discusses mental health, suicide and bipolar disorder. Today’s guest is a wonderful young man by the name of Oscar McCallion...

Cassie Roma

30 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is the absolutely fabulous Cassie Roma. If someone asked me what Cassie does, I would answer it with “well, she does everything and ...

Dr Lucy Hone

16 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is Dr Lucy Hone - a truly remarkable woman who is a renowned global expert on resilience, a best-selling author and, she delivered one...

Sam Heselwood

09 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is a young rugby player turned singer-songwriter from Ōtautahi Christchurch. His name is Sam Heselwood and he draws inspiration from ...

Polly Markus

02 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is Polly Markus - aka Miss Polly’s Kitchen - a wonderful young woman who has not long released her first cookbook For the Love of Ea...

Nadine Higgins

25 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is the extremely talented and clever Nadine Higgins. An award winning journalist, Nadine's list of achievements would most definitely ...

Harry Jowsey

18 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is actually an Australian chap called Harry Jowsey. But I first met Harry when he was living in New Zealand, when he was filming the r...

Sin Howard

11 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is the fabulous DJ and Radio Broadcaster Sin Howard, a woman who just quite frankly, rocks. She co-hosts George FM, she kills it on th...

Barbara Dreaver

04 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is one of our country’s great journalists. Barbara Dreaver is the award-winning Pacific Correspondent at TVNZ - a job she has held f...

When Sex Is Not Enough...

28 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today is busy! We have three amazing guests - Melissa Hori, Stephanie Larnder and Simone Fernandes. These three pals are bravely baring their souls in...

Lance Savali

21 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I’ve been wanting to interview Lance Savali for AGES! He's a hard one to pin down, because you know, he's dancing his way around the world. Just to ...

Bevan James Eyles

14 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is a brilliantly inspiring man - one guaranteed to always put a smile on your face. Bevan James Eyles is one of the real OG trainers o...

Kane Brisco

07 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is south Taranaki dairy farmer Kane Brisco. Kane has just released “Tools for the Top Paddock - Lessons from life on the land” - a...

Shaneel Lal

31 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When we talk about the achievements of this person, it’s actually mind-boggling they are 22 - and I don’t say that in a patronising way either.  ...