You may or may not know the name, but Mark Rocket is one of the most intriguing kiwis you’ll ever meet. 

He is the first and only New Zealander to ever go into space- he went on a 10-minute flight on the Jeff Bezos owned “Blue Origin” spacecraft earlier this year.

Mark is an entrepreneur who has had a lifelong obsession with space. He made a lot of money in the early years of the internet. 

Then, after legally changed his surname to Rocket, he became an early investor and half owner of RocketLab with Sir Peter Beck.

He is also the founder of Kea Aerospace, a Canterbury company developing solar-powered aircraft that could change how we explore and observe our planet.

This podcast is a small part of the whole incredible Mark Rocket story.

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Massive thanks to my long-term podcast sponsors, Generate.

If I could ask you to do one big favour — for me and for yourself — it would be to consider getting KiwiSaver advice from Generate, like I did.

The decisions you make with your KiwiSaver now could have a big impact on how much you have to live on in retirement. And if you’ve never had KiwiSaver advice before, you could be missing out.

Generate has a strong track record of long-term performance — You can check out their latest returns on their website.

They also have advisers who can come to you and help you figure out the right KiwiSaver setup for your goals — no pressure, just good advice.

I met with one when Generate came on board as a sponsor back in 2023 — and honestly, I wish I’d done it sooner.

Head to generatekiwisaver.co.nz/dom to book a chat

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.

And just a reminder — everyone’s situation is different, so I recommend getting expert advice before making any financial decisions.

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Jimi Hunt is a mental fitness advocate. It’s a role he fell into after experiencing poor mental health and having a rock bottom moment.

His passion is sharing his lessons on resilience, growth and navigating adversity.

He is the founder of an organization called Live More Awesome and has done some huge attention-grabbing stunts to get the conversation started about mental fitness- like building the worlds largest waterslide, walking the length of New Zealand and even paddling the length of the Waikato River on an inflatable Lilo.

In this conversation, Jimi open’s up about the tools that helped him survive his toughest days, and why asking for help is the bravest step anyone can take.

This is Jimi's story. But there are tools in here that we can all use to live happier healthier lives.

It’s a conversation about connection, compassion, and finding meaning through adversity.

I hope you like it. And if you know someone who you think could benefit from listening to it, please share it.

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📞 If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 111.

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Dr. Karlina Tongotea has two very different day jobs: she’s a GP in South Auckland, and she’s also a two-time world champion powerlifter.

In this episode we chat about:

+ What it’s really like being a doctor in our health system

+ How she discovered powerlifting (and got ridiculously good, really quickly)

+ The highs and lows of competing at world champs

+ Burnout, mental health, and how lifting helps her cope

+ Family, culture, and why her parents are her biggest inspiration

Dr. Karlina Tongotea is one of the most inspiring and driven Kiwis you have possibly never heard of so this was really cool to connect with her on the podcast to learn more about her. She has such good energy, and I hope you guys like this one.

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Massive thanks to my long-term podcast sponsors, Generate.

If I could ask you to do one big favour — for me and for yourself — it would be to consider getting KiwiSaver advice from Generate, like I did.

The decisions you make with your KiwiSaver now could have a big impact on how much you have to live on in retirement. And if you’ve never had KiwiSaver advice before, you could be missing out.

Generate has a strong track record of long-term performance — You can check out their latest returns on their website.

They also have advisers who can come to you and help you figure out the right KiwiSaver setup for your goals — no pressure, just good advice.

I met with one when Generate came on board as a sponsor back in 2023 — and honestly, I wish I’d done it sooner.

Head to generatekiwisaver.co.nz/dom to book a chat

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.

And just a reminder — everyone’s situation is different, so I recommend getting expert advice before making any financial decisions.

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Greg Murphy is one of New Zealand’s most iconic motorsport figures — a four-time Bathurst 1000 winner whose name is etched into history thanks to his legendary “Lap of the Gods” in 2003.

In this episode, Murph opens up about:

+ The story behind Lap of the Gods and how it changed his career forever

+ His friendship with the late Peter Brock and what he learned from him

+ Holden vs Ford rivalries, brutal penalties, and why today’s racing feels “sterile”

+ The crash at 16 that nearly ended everything — and how it sparked his lifelong passion for road safety

+ Why he believes New Zealand roads are more dangerous than racing tracks, and what needs to change

+ Balancing fame, family, and mental health in a high-pressure career

From adrenaline-fuelled wins to raw reflections on loss, politics, and purpose, this is Greg Murphy like you’ve never heard him before.

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Laurie Mains was an All Black through the 1970’s and an iconic coach of the All Blacks in the 1990s. 

He was the coach who discovered Jonah Lomu and narrowly lost the Rugby World Cup to South Africa in extra time.

This is an unmissable conversation about rugby, sacrifice, and controversy.

Its an “away game” too. In a first for the podcast, we filmed this episode remotely at the Wakatipu rugby clubrooms in Queenstown.

In this exclusive interview, Laurie opens up about:

+ The 1995 RWC food poisoning scandal & his evidence

+ Coaching and mentoring Jonah Lomu

+ His feud with Rassie Erasmus

+ Regrets, sacrifices, and giving his life to rugby

+ Memories of Colin Meads, Michael Jones, JK, Foxy & more

This is the untold story of one of New Zealand’s most influential rugby figures.

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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/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.

And just a reminder — I’m a podcast host, not a financial adviser, so this is just general advice. I recommend getting expert advice before making any financial decisions.

**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**

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Jake Robertson from Hamilton is one of New Zealand’s fastest runners of all time.

Jake and his twin brother Zane moved to Kenya when they were 17 to train with the world’s best runners. 

And it paid off, big time. Jakes times are some of the fastest ever recorded by a kiwi over 10km, half marathon and the marathon.

Then in 2023, Jakes twin brother Zane received a lengthy ban for doping. An indiscretion that has also had huge negative repercussions for Jake

This podcast is part of the Jake Robertson story.

+ His early years in Hamilton being bullied for looking different.

+ His reflections on moving to Kenya as a teenager and getting so sick he almost died.

+ Training with Eliud Kipchoge and other world champions.

+ The impact his brother’s doping ban has had on him. And much more.

Jake is for the most part pretty media shy and reserved- this is maybe the most open and reflective he has ever been in an interview before.

He was back home in New Zealand for some cancer treatment which we touch upon in this episode.

I hope you like it.

Listen to his brother Zane’s side of the story here, where he spoke exclusively to The Dom Harvey Podcast just 24 hours after news broke of the ban: RO! EXCLUSIVE - Disgraced athlete Zane Robertson shares his story | Runners Only! wth Dom Harvey

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Huge thanks to my friends at Radix for sponsoring this episode.

Like Jake, Radix is made in the Waikato. Unlike Jake, Radix have no plans to relocate to Kenya at 17.

There instant breakfasts must be sampled to understand just how good they are.

You can literally just tear the bag open, pour water in and eat. That one meal will give you 21g of protein and 1 and a half of your 5-a-day. 

It will fill you, you will feel good…and most importantly it tastes INCREDIBLE. Did I mention its healthy too? I knock back a breakfast before a long run and it keeps me going for hours.

Check Radix out for yourself at

https://radixnutrition.co.nz/

And use the code DOM for 15% of everything in the store

Try it once and I promise you’ll be a fan for life.

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Matt Brown is one of the coolest people I’ve ever met. He just has this aura or mana about him. 

He doesn’t do too many podcasts, so this was a huge honour to have him as a guest on mine.

The very short back story is this: Matt Brown grew up surrounded with family violence and childhood trauma, but instead of letting that destroy him, he turned it into his mission.

He started cutting hair and his barbershop called “My Fathers Barber” became more than just a place to get a sick fade. It became a safe space for men to have conversations about pain, vulnerability, forgiveness, and healing.

Matt and his incredible wife Sarah then wrote an amazing book called “She is not your rehab.” This is more than a title, it’s a challenge to stop passing your trauma on to the people you love.

Recently, that have released a beautiful kids book called “This is not yours to carry.

This podcast is a very small part of the Matt Brown story.

You might already be aware of the incredible work Matt and Sarah have been doing for years. Or you might be leaning more about this absolute legend for the first time. Either way, I hope you learn something new about this absolute diamond of human.

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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/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.

And just a reminder — I’m a podcast host, not a financial adviser, so this is just general advice. I recommend getting expert advice before making any financial decisions.

**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**

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James Laughlin is a high-performance coach. He hosts his own podcast called “Lead on Purpose” and he has just written a book: “Habits of High Performance.”

He works with top leaders and athletes around the world, helping them build resilience, clarity, and habits that drive success.

He knows his stuff too- before becoming a coach he was officially the world’s best pipe band drummer. A title he held for 7 years

This podcast episode has a couple of objectives- getting to know a bit more about James and who he is. And tapping into his knowledge so we can all get more out of life.

🎧 In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why belief systems shape success
• The truth about purpose & finding your “why”
• The hidden cost of being “busy”
• Why high performers don’t believe in sleep-ins
• How to master delayed gratification
• The power of journaling & breathwork
• Leadership lessons: Boss vs. Leader

Whether you’re chasing goals in sport, business, or life, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you unlock your best self.

I’ve been a fan of James work for years and we have become mates, so it was an honor to spend this time with him. I hope it leaves you feeling motivated and charged for life.

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This episode is sponsored by Radix, the nutrition choice of High Performers all over the world.

If you go to RadixNutrition.co.nz you can save 15% of all items by using the discount code DOM

Radix is a Waikato based company with a goal to make the world healthier. Check them out. I promise once you try their products once, you’ll be a lifelong fan.

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Radio host and good bastard Bryce Casey has spent 25 years making people laugh on The Rock. But behind the laughs, there’s a heap of real stuff he hasn’t always talked about - until now.

In this episode, Bryce opens up about:

The heartbreak of miscarriage and what it did to him and Sharyn

The terrifying first days of fatherhood in NICU

Therapy, mental health, and why Kiwi blokes need to talk more

His long, stubborn road into radio (even when everyone told him he wasn’t good enough)

Awards, regrets, and the three words he hopes people remember him by

It’s funny, emotional, and very, very Bryce.

Bryce is a legend. Him and his team have been making huge audiences laugh for years. And alongside the laughs, they have also raised millions for mental health, not to mention creating a safe place for guys to understand more about mental wellness.

If you’re a Bryce Casey fan, I hope you’ll learn something new or see another side of him in the next couple of hours.

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Massive thanks to the legends at 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/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.

And just a reminder — I’m a podcast host, not a financial adviser, so this is just general advice. I recommend getting expert advice before making any financial decisions.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sandy Barwick is an ultra-running pioneer and one of New Zealand’s most incredible but under-recognised athletes.

She is in her 70s now and is the fittest person at her retirement village.

In the early 1990s this Kiwi was one of the world’s greatest female ultra-runners. And this was a time where anyone doing these sorts of events were seen as being a bit odd, and women were discouraged from doing them at all.

Here are some highlights from her CV:

+ At her peak she was training up to 350km per week. 

+ First woman in history to complete 1300 miles in a certified race.

+ She held multiple ultra-distance world records.

+ She ran the length of New Zealand to raise money for diabetes

+ She was awarded an MBE in 1994 for services to athletics.

We chat about her remarkable journey from a running novice to a world record holder, the evolution of ultra running, her experiences as a female athlete in a male-dominated sport, and the mental and physical challenges she faced.

Sandy reflects on her training regimens, nutrition strategies, and the importance of mental toughness, including her use of self-hypnosis.

Whether you know the name or not, you are about to learn more about a true kiwi legend.

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Huge thanks to my friends at Radix for sponsoring this episode.

Check Radix out for yourself at

https://radixnutrition.co.nz/

And use the code DOM for 15% of everything in the store

Try it once and I promise you’ll be a fan for life.

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