Inside Philip Polkinghorne’s Murder Trial - With Steve Braunias
Steve Braunias is one of New Zealand’s best known and most loved writers. He has spent decades journaling New Zealand life with a writing style and turn of phrase that is unlike anyone else.On top of regular columns for newspapers and magazines he has written 14 books. In his latest book, Polkinghorne: The Trial of the Century, he turns his attention to one of the country’s most fascinating and disturbing court trials. Steve sat through every minute of every day of the nine-week High court trial, taking in everything that was going on,In this episode, Steve shares his thoughts on Philip Polkinghorne after spending over two months watching him, hearing every detail of his life and even having various one on one conversations with him in and around court.We talk about the personal toll of writing about human tragedy, his process, his regrets, and the moral dilemmas that come with telling these sorts of stories. The next episode of the Dom Harvey Podcast will be more of a standard podcast episode where we get to deconstruct the intriguing life and career of Steve Braunias. But this one here is the section of our podcast that focused exclusively on Polkinghorne- the book, the trial and the man himself.****Massive thanks to my long-term podcast sponsors, Generate.Generate is an award-winning KiwiSaver provider with a track record of delivering strong long-term returns for their clients- you can see their latest returns for yourself on their website.I became a client when they came on board as the show sponsor and it’s been a gamechanger for me personally- I’m kicking myself for not doing it years earlier.You can book a no obligation chat with one of their awesome KiwiSaver advisers at generatekiwisaver.co.nz/domThe issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited. To see their Product disclosure statement see generatekiwisaver.co.nz/pdsPast performance does not guarantee future returns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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He Survived Leukemia Twice & 10 Heart Attacks – Josh Komen’s Story of Resilience
Josh Komen first appeared on the podcast in July 2022 and since then we have become good friends. So, when he asked to come on the podcast again, of course I said yes. Josh is such an epic human. He has been through so much and is one of the most positive and grateful humans I’ve ever met. Every time we connect, I leave the interaction feeling better about myself. So, I hope you guys get the same feeling after checking out this episode.At 23, Josh Komen was once one of New Zealand’s fastest 800m runners chasing dreams of going to the Commonwealth Games, until life threw him the ultimate curveball: a leukaemia diagnosis that would change everything. Not once, but twice. And a bunch of heart attacks as well!This is a small part of the Josh Komen story.If you've ever felt broken, lost, or unsure of how to keep going. This conversation will remind you that even in the darkest moments, there is light.Thanks to these guys for sponsoring Josh: https://profitabletradie.com/And follow Josh here: https://www.joshkomen.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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EXCLUSIVE: Steve Hansen Lifts the Lid on Richie McCaw, Aaron Smith & World Cup Heartbreak
Sir Steve Hansen is one of the greatest All Black coaches of all time. He is a true legend of the game. The stats don’t lie:+ 107 test matches as head coach over 8 seasons+ Only 10 losses, for a win record of 87%+ World rugby coach of the year 4 times.+ Two Halberg awards for NZ coach of the year.In this exclusive and very rare podcast appearance from the man known as “Shag” he opens up about the moments he got it wrong, his thoughts on what makes a great leader, the art of difficult conversations, the time Keven Mealamu told him off, why he warned Richie McCaw he was going to cost the All Blacks the 2015 Rugby World Cup and plenty more rugby stuff.We also talk about some deeply personal stuff, like his wife Tash’s cancer journey and how that changed his outlook on life. This will possibly be a side of Sir Steve Hansen that you have never seen before.Steve’s not just a coaching legend and an inspiring leader, he’s wise, humble, and very funny. I loved our time together and I hope you do too.***Massive thanks to my long-term podcast sponsors, Generate.If I could ask you to do one big favor — for me and for yourself — it would be to consider joining Generate, like I did, and like over 170,000 other Kiwis already have (including Dame Lisa Carrington and Finn Butcher).Generate have a track record of delivering strong long-term performance, which will really pay off by the time you reach retirement. You can see their latest returns on their website.And if you're not actually sure what your KiwiSaver plan is meant to be doing - Generate have advisers who can come to you and give you no pressure advice.Switching to Generate is super easy- you can do it online in a few minutes. All you need is some ID, like your passport or Driver’s licence and your IRD number and you’re good to go.I did it when they came on board as a show sponsor in 2023 and I regret not doing it sooner. Head to https://www.generatewealth.co.nz/dom/The issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited. To see their Product disclosure statement see generatekiwisaver.co.nz/pds Past performance does not guarantee future returns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Why You’re Always Tired: Dr. Libby Breaks Down the Hidden Health Triggers
Dr.Libby is one of the most trusted voices in nutrition and wellness. She has a PhD in nutritional biochemistry and 14 best selling books to back it up. Her latest life changing book is “Fix Iron First.”Dr.Libby is passionate about educating others on stress, women's health, and the emotional drivers behind our food choices.To put it simply- she’s awesome. And this is a small part of the Dr. Libby story.I tried to balance this episode so we could tick two boxes: 1. Get to know a little bit more about Libby as a person- who she is when she’s not working. 2. Pick her brains and get some nutrition-based advice that we can all use to improve our own lives (sharing your Qs from social media).I’m hoping all of us can get learn a thing or two from this conversation, like:+ The real reason you might be tired all the time.+ Why perimenopause needs more honest conversation+ The emotional side of eating—and why beating yourself up about it doesn’t helpPlus, Dr. Libby shares personal reflections on aging, relationships, and how she built her iconic brand in the wellness world. This was the first time we met, and I loved our very early morning podcast (7.30am) and I hope you do too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Auckland Grammar School Headmaster: The Truth About Teenage Boys & NZ Education System!
Tim O’Connor is the long-standing headmaster of Auckland Grammar School.When he started the job in 2012 he became only the 11th headmaster at Grammar in the schools 156 year history.In this conversation, Tim shares the highs and lows of his 13-years at Grammar. And his 10 years as the head of my old school, PNBHS, before that.This podcast offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the culture, discipline, and deep traditions that define Auckland Grammar.We talk about everything from navigating risky behaviors and toxic masculinity to fostering mental resilience and identity in teenage boys.Tim opens about his own path through education, the mentors who shaped him, and the leadership lessons he picked up at Harvard that now guide his everyday decision-making.This is more than a conversation about a school. It’s a masterclass in leadership, vulnerability, and the future of education in a digital world.It’s hard to think of many people who have done as much for young men in New Zealand in this century as what Tim O’Connor has done.I enjoyed my time with Tim, and I think you will too. ***This episode is sponsored by Generate Kiwisaver.Generate win awards all the time. That’s because they are great at what they do, which is Generating wealth for their clients.When it comes to your retirement savings, no one wants to be caught short, so do your future self a favour and get some FREE No Obligation KiwiSaver advice from Generate.Generate have a track record of delivering strong long-term performance for their members – which will really pay off by the time you reach retirement.And they’ve got advisers across the country to help make sure your investment is set up best for you.Head to: https://www.generatewealth.co.nz/dom/The issuer of the scheme is Generate Management Limited. To see their Product disclosure statement go to their website. Past performance does not guarantee future returns.**The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guests and may not reflect the views of the show sponsors** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It started off as a podcast about people who run. Now it is just a podcast about people.Hosted by New Zealand broadcaster, author and marathon runner, Dom Harvey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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