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Whitiaua Black was 15 years old when he made the New Zealand Open Mens Touch team but a shoulder injury lead him down a path to drug addiction. Whitiaua opens up about that time and how the key to his recovery was his wh


Hosted by RNZ · 🇺🇸 US · MI · 11 episodes
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A te reo Māori and English conversation series with some of today’s rising stars in sports, hauora and performing arts.
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Whitiaua Black was 15 years old when he made the New Zealand Open Mens Touch team but a shoulder injury lead him down a path to drug addiction. Whitiaua opens up about that time and how the key to his recovery was his wh

Growing up in Opotiki gave rugby forward Dylan Collier the solid grounding he needed before his professional career took off. He opens up his time at Kings College in Auckland, the importance of mental health within the

From professional rugby to author, podcaster and māmā. Hana Tapiata is inspired by her tupuna, how they lived and the example they set. Their ideals inspired her popular blog and her book about the whakapapa effect. Waia

Mixed martial artist and RNZ Tahi podcast co-host Janay Harding moved to Australia at ten years old and found MMA at 18 years old, she opens up about her passion for her sport while juggling a rising career in media. Wai

Rob Mokaraka's play 'Shot-bro' is based on his struggle with depression that lead to a public arrest in 2010, today he shares his story of self-healing to communities across the country. Waiata (song) featured in podcast

At an impressive height of 6.2 Silver Ferns defender Erena Mikaere opens up about making the NZ Silver Ferns netball team after a decade in professional netball, her te reo Māori journey and why she decided to receive he

The road to hauora is not always paved with success, in fact it's one of the hardest things for whānau to achieve. Current Harkness Fellow Janelle Dymus-Kurei discusses her career in community health and policy. Waiata (

Amber Kani grew up in South Auckland, her parents sold drugs to make ends meet. At 21 years old she lost her mum but troubles at home didn't quash her dreams to become a rugby league star with the New Zealand Kiwi Ferns.

Former Black Fern Arihiana Marino-Tauhinu says it didn't phase her to be the first women on the team to wear Moko Kauae on the rugby field and says it's simply an expression of her culture. Waiata (song) featured in podc

As the son of the popular broadcaster and TV personality Pio Terei, Dalton Terei opens up about his love of Jiu Jitsu, a sport where he could harness his grief after the loss of his brother, Teina. Waiata (song) featured

Te Oho Ake (The Awakening) is a bi-lingual podcast, presented by Mere Baker and Parehuia Mafi, that sheds light on ten Māori artists and athletes who have overcome tough times in their lives. Guests include netballer Ere
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