Comedian Paul Ego has been the voice of Stick Man for 17 years, and is a main stay of the TV panel show 7 Days.

<p>Comedian Paul Ego has been the voice of Stick Man for 17 years, and is a main stay of the TV panel show 7 Days.</p>

John Cowan hosts ‘Real Life’, a weekly nationwide chat show on Newstalk ZB featuring a different high-profile guest every week. John talks with them about their life, their upbringing, their passions and their view of the world.

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Paul Ego - Comedian

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Joy is a highly respected New Zealand broadcast journalist and television presenter, best known for her extensive career with TVNZ’s 1News. A former European Correspondent based in London, she made history as the first mother appointed to the role, covering major global events across nearly 20 countries—including Brexit, royal weddings, and the death of Queen Elizabeth II.Beyond her journalism career, Joy is a passionate philanthropist and the Chief Executive of One Mother to Another. Inspired by her own experiences in neonatal wards, she co-founded the charity to provide care packages to parents with hospitalized children, earning her a Kiwibank Local Hero Award for her impactful community work.

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<div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: start;">Joy is a highly respected New Zealand broadcast journalist and television presenter, best known for her extensive career with TVNZ’s 1News. A former European Correspondent based in London, she made history as the first mother appointed to the role, covering major global events across nearly 20 countries—including Brexit, royal weddings, and the death of Queen Elizabeth II.</div>
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<div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: start;">Beyond her journalism career, Joy is a passionate philanthropist and the Chief Executive of One Mother to Another. Inspired by her own experiences in neonatal wards, she co-founded the charity to provide care packages to parents with hospitalized children, earning her a Kiwibank Local Hero Award for her impactful community work.</div>
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Joy Reid - Co-founder of One Mother To Another and former journalist

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Manu dominated the rugby league world for over a decade, cementing his place as the Vodafone Warriors' all-time leading try-scorer and a powerhouse for the Kiwis. But beyond the staggering stats, the massive hits, and the unforgettable tries, what has always made Manu a crowd favourite is his massive heart.He has navigated the highest peaks of sporting stardom and faced some of life’s toughest, most vulnerable chapters with total honesty.John sat down with Manu to chat about resilience, the power of reinventing yourself, and what it really means to lead with courage on and off the field. You don’t want to miss this raw, inspiring conversation.

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<div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: start;">Manu dominated the rugby league world for over a decade, cementing his place as the Vodafone Warriors' all-time leading try-scorer and a powerhouse for the Kiwis. But beyond the staggering stats, the massive hits, and the unforgettable tries, what has always made Manu a crowd favourite is his massive heart.</div>
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<div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: start;">He has navigated the highest peaks of sporting stardom and faced some of life’s toughest, most vulnerable chapters with total honesty.</div>
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<div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: start;">John sat down with Manu to chat about resilience, the power of reinventing yourself, and what it really means to lead with courage on and off the field. You don’t want to miss this raw, inspiring conversation.</div>
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Manu Vatuvei - Rugby League Legend

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Hailed as one of the most exciting tenors of his generation, Samoan-born Pene Pati has been taking the global stage by storm with his radiant voice, effortless high notes, and an infectious, warm charisma that disarms audiences the moment he steps under the lights.Whether he’s starring in the world's leading opera houses or sharing the stage with his brothers in Sol3 Mio, he brings a unique, down-to-earth joy to classical music.

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<div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: start;">Hailed as one of the most exciting tenors of his generation, Samoan-born Pene Pati has been taking the global stage by storm with his radiant voice, effortless high notes, and an infectious, warm charisma that disarms audiences the moment he steps under the lights.</div>
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<div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: start;">Whether he’s starring in the world's leading opera houses or sharing the stage with his brothers in Sol3 Mio, he brings a unique, down-to-earth joy to classical music.</div>
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Pene Pati - Tenor

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Paul Ego - Comedian

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