Kiwi Yarns

Ash London is an Australian broadcaster who now calls New Zealand home, and works at The Edge Radio Station, on a show that is literally her name - that’s how good she is.

Not only is she good, the talented broadcaster talks about why she sees it as her duty to protect the radio industry for future generations, making sure she helps the young women who will eventually replace her. How refreshing is that?!

Ash talks about losing her dad at a young age, and why therapy has been a huge part of her life, learning to hold onto grief and joy at the same time.

And, being daughter of an immigrant, Ash uses her platform to spread awareness and discuss injustices in the world.
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What happens when you release your first album in eight years, open a sandwich shop, move back to New Zealand, and navigate a separation all at once?

This week on Kiwi Yarns, we sit down with Gin Wigmore for one of the most honest conversations we've ever had. Gin opens up about heartbreak, rebuilding after divorce, raising two boys, and why she throws herself headfirst into everything she does.

From her whirlwind love story that took her from New Zealand to Los Angeles, to buying and transforming a rundown motel in Palm Springs, her life has never followed a conventional script.

We also dive into her new album Beautiful Mess, her incredible new Kingsland deli, and the simplistic beauty of the tramp stamp.

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Our beloved actress, Sara Wiseman has spent three decades gracing our screens - from stunt work during the Xena: Warrior Princess era to starring in A Place To Call Home and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.

You better believe we'll find out what it takes to become an ape at "ape camp".

Sara also discusses the moments that nearly made her quit acting and why she finds taking acting classes just as important now as ever.

And my word, does Sara love adventures! From trekking the Camino de Santiago, hiking Yosemite and a fascinating story about the "Vine of the Dead" - the a powerful psychoactive Amazonian tea Ayahuasca.

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What happens when one of the most respected coaches in world MMA starts using his platform to tackle violence outside the cage?

This week on Kiwi Yarns, we sit down with City Kickboxing head coach Eugene Bareman.

From coaching UFC stars like Israel Adesanya, Dan Hooker and Kai Kara-France, to launching the Walk Without Fear Trust after the tragic loss of friend and fighter Fau Vake, Eugene opens up about purpose, leadership and the responsibility that comes with influence.

We talk about the rise of MMA in Aotearoa, the reality behind UFC culture, why martial arts can transform lives, and the lessons Eugene wants young people to hear before it’s too late.

There’s also plenty on family, discipline, adversity and what keeps him grounded through the chaos of life at the top of the sport.
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We see our country's Armed Offenders Squad in the most serious of circumstances - but who are the people behind the helmets and balaclavas?

This week I met the amazing Sergeant Eseta Autagavaia, who, alongside being one of the few women in New Zealand Police's AOS, also plays netball at a professional level.

She talks about how physically and mentally challenging getting into the AOS was, and how that experience and being on the netball court complement each other.

From pre-planned jobs to unpredictable moments demanding calm under pressure, she shares how her mindset is her biggest weapon.

A fascinating look at the life of a pretty inspiring young woman.

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