The Dom Harvey Podcast

Martin Snedden is a man who’s been at the centre of some of the biggest moments in New Zealand sport.

He played cricket for NZ in through the 1980s and was part of the infamous 1981 underarm match against Australia. He was one of the original members of the Beige Brigade and he’s got stories about playing with legends like Hadlee, Cairns and Crowe that are absolutely priceless.

But that’s only chapter one of his life.

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Today’s episode is a genuine honour.

I’m joined by Amanda McLaren, the daughter and the only child of legendary Kiwi motorsport pioneer Bruce McLaren, the man whose name still sits proudly on the nose of every McLaren Formula One car.

This conversation goes far deeper than F1 racing. Amanda shares stories that only she can tell, including:

+ How Bruce overcame Perthes Disease as a child: bedridden for two years a...

In this deeply moving and also surprisingly funny episode, Mark Wilson joins me on the podcast.

Better known by his nickname “Wobbles”, a title he has proudly reclaimed.

Mark has cerebral palsy, but he makes it clear from the outset: this isn’t a sad story. It’s a story about grit, love, resilience, savage humour, and carving out a life he’s genuinely proud of.

Mark’s new book Wobbles pulls back the curtain on his early y...

Jay Pukepuke went from a rugby league player with huge potential- he was a Warriors age-grade star and on track for a career in the NRL. 

Then he went off the rails and committed 15 armed robberies which saw him incarcerated for six years across some of New Zealand’s toughest prisons.

Since then he has become a father, a mentor, an author, and the co-founder of an organization called “Bros for Change.”

Inside this epi...

She built a fashion empire from a farm shed.

She survived public pile-ons that would crush most people.

She made millions, lost millions, and found her true purpose inside New Zealand’s women’s prisons.

At 65, Anna Stretton is sharper, tougher, funnier, and more unapologetically herself than ever…and her story is wild.

In this conversation, Annah S opens up about:

The thrill of making $500,000 profit in her first year

At 17, Mitch Wilson thought he was just an exhausted teenager.

But dizziness, daily vomiting, and excruciating headaches escalated into something far more sinister: a brain tumour that went undiagnosed for over a year due to medical neglect. The delay cost him most of his eyesight… but not his spirit.

In this conversation, Mitch opens up about:

The terror of going to sleep wondering if he’d wake up completely in the dark

Hamish Kerr was a guest on the podcast three years ago. Back then he had just won a commonwealth games gold medal and the podcast was still called “Runners Only.”

A lot has happened since then. Hamish Kerr is now the undisputed best high jumper on the planet- you name it, he has won it. Olympic Gold, Commonwealth Gold, World champion, Diamond league champion, Halberg sportsman of the year...

In this episode, Ha...

They called him a radical, a rebel, even a terrorist.

But today, Tāme Iti calls himself a healer, an artist, and a teacher.

Tāme opens up about the moments that defined his extraordinary life - from his early days in Tūhoe country and the Māori protest movement of the 1970s, to the 2007 Urewera raids, his time in prison, and the deep process of forgiveness and creativity that followed.

We talk about the protests, the art, ...

In this deeply emotional episode, former All Black halfback Steve Devine opens like never before about the physical and mental toll of his rugby career.

After enduring around 40 concussions in his career with Auckland and the All Blacks, Steve ended up in some disturbingly low places: bedridden, depressed, and contemplating the unthinkable.

These days Steve channels his experience into helping others, both as a firefighter a...

Ten years ago Jake Bailey’s life changed overnight.

The Christchurch school head boy was diagnosed with stage-four Burkitt’s lymphoma, one of the fastest-growing cancers there is.

Just a week later, while undergoing chemotherapy, he delivered a now-iconic end-of-year speech that went viral around the world: viewed more than 50 million times and called one of the most inspirational moments of the decade.

Ten years on, Jake join...

In the early 2000s Linda Vagana was one of the biggest stars in world netball- she played 64 tests for the Silver Ferns.

After retiring from elite sport, she became the General Manager of Duffy Books in Homes where she inspires kids to read. It’s a role she has been in for over 20 years.

In this conversation, we talk about life before, during and after netball. 

The sacrifices behind making it to the top of New Zeala...

Roger Farrelly is one of the most familiar voices on New Zealand radio. He has spent over three decades on The Rock as part of the legendary Morning Rumble.

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n this deeply honest conversation, the man known to his fans as just “Rog” open’s up about the highs and lows of a life spent entertaining Kiwis, including some epic yarns about the wild and unhinged early years of the Rock.

We also discuss burnout, identity, mental he...

Heather McRae has been the principal of Auckland’s Diocesan School for Girls for the past 17 years.

In this episode we talk about what really goes on inside elite private schools, how teenage girls are coping with phones and social media, the pressure of leading through crises like COVID and the floods, and what she’s learned about leadership, resilience, and raising strong young women.

We also talk about her childhood on a W...

In this deeply honest, warts n all conversation, former All Whites goalkeeper Michael Utting opens about a life that’s been full of extreme highs and devastating lows.

Once known as one of New Zealand’s most gifted footballers, Michael’s career took him around the world, including nearly a decade playing professionally in South Africa.

But behind the success was chaos: alcoholism, a near-fatal car crash that left him with a broken n...

Bernice Mene is publicity-shy so this podcast appearance is a rare one (and a huge honor)

From captaining the Silver Ferns in her early twenties to raising three kids with her husband, former Black Caps captain Dion Nash, Bernice has spent a lifetime leading with purpose, empathy, and calm strength.

In this episode, we cover everything from her childhood in a powerhouse sporting family to the highs and lows of international n...

Scott Donaldson is the first person to kayak solo across the Tasman Sea- a 2,200km journey from Australia to New Zealand that took 62 days at sea.

After two failed attempts, countless setbacks, and years of preparation, Scott finally achieved his goal in 2018.

Scott’s accomplishment is a huge physical feat, but his journey is also an exploration of the mind, of what it means to push human limits, and of how resilience can be bot...

Frano Botica is known as one of the greatest goal kickers of all time. He wore four black jerseys (All Blacks, Kiwis, Māori All Blacks, Sevens). 

He became a hero in Wigan as the fastest player to 1,000 points and helped launch the Warriors’ debut NRL season.

Then when the cheering stopped, he had to reinvent himself.

This podcast conversation is a small part of the Frano Botica story:

+ What it was like spending most of ...

Willie Jackson is one of the most outspoken and fascinating figures in New Zealand politics.

From freezing works to nightclub bouncer to broadcasting to politics, Willie has done it all. And it’s been a life defined by advocacy, resilience, and a refusal to be silenced.

In this conversation, I bring in 13-year-old Henry Blakeman in to cover some political stuff.

Then we get deeply personal:

+ Willie opens-up about his mum’...

On the 30th of September 2025, Nigel Latta passed away. He was only 58.

The week before, he went to see his oncologist and was given the heartbreaking news his body couldn’t take any more treatment.

He arrived at the meeting optimistic but pivoted to acceptance immediately.

That sums up Nigel Latta- he died the way he lived: brave, courageous, fearless, resilient, considerate.

This episode was originally recorded in 2024, not ...