Articles by Matt Burrows
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‘I had two weeks left’: Top NZ doco maker on journey back from brink of death
Monday, 15 July 2024, 3:21pmWarning: This article discusses suicidal ideation. One of New Zealand’s most experienced journalists has opened up on his...
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National
Real Life: How forgiveness helped mother of Elim canyoning tragedy heal after shock loss
Monday, 23 October 2023, 5:05pmThe parent of one of the victims of the 2008 Mangatepopo Canyon disaster has revealed the critical role choosing forgiveness...
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‘Rampant inequality’ in supply chains makes it impossible to be an ethical consumer in NZ – Tearfund CEO
Sunday, 18 June 2023, 8:10pmThe CEO of one of the country’s most prominent international aid agencies believes “rampant inequality” in our supply chains...
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Chaser Shaun Wallace tells John about his upbringing, winning Mastermind, and who inspires him in life
Sunday, 11 June 2023, 8:03pmShaun Wallace is almost always the smartest person in the room. Known best as the ‘Dark Destroyer’ from TVNZ1’s The Chase,...
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David talks to John about his tumultuous upbringing, weight loss journey and his current community work
Sunday, 21 May 2023, 8:07pmWarning: This article contains discusses depression and suicide. Brought up in a family that made its living through gang...
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Sarah Page talks to John about Kindness Collective, and the powerful story behind why she started it
Sunday, 14 May 2023, 8:04pmFor a long time, all Sarah Page of the Kindness Collective and her husband wanted was a baby. But when she finally got pregnant,...
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Lauren Barus, one half of folk duo Terrible Sons, talks to John about living in community and her musical journey.
Sunday, 7 May 2023, 8:19pmFolk duo Terrible Sons may well be the most famous New Zealand band you’ve never heard of. Hailing from Ōtautahi, husband...
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National
Youth worker’s quest to reverse NZ’s harmful culture of tall poppy syndrome
Saturday, 8 April 2023, 3:23pmA youth worker of 25 years is working to reverse New Zealand’s horror suicide statistics by getting to what he says is the...
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Health
‘We don’t talk about dying’: Palliative care doctor decries the ‘sanitisation’ of death
Saturday, 8 April 2023, 3:20pmAn Otago palliative care doctor has urged Kiwis to embrace talking about death and dying, saying trying to hide isn’t helpful...
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National
Family describes incredible journey from war-torn Ukraine to New Zealand
Friday, 7 April 2023, 4:49pmGood Friday is a special day for many – but for one family it will always be especially significant, as it will forever mark...
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News
Parenting expert’s advice on how to survive the school holidays
Friday, 7 April 2023, 12:41pmWith the school holidays kicking off today, a parenting expert has given her advice on the most effective ways to make the...
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National
More Kiwis ‘on struggle street’ as inflation, flooding and housing crisis bite - social service agency
Friday, 7 April 2023, 11:40amA social service manager says the financial pressures wrought by the housing crisis, COVID-19 and inflation have been compounded...
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Christchurch
‘Hard work, but worth it’: Christchurch church to open housing complex to help disadvantaged
Friday, 7 April 2023, 10:14amA church in central Christchurch is set to open a new housing complex next week in an effort to help the disadvantaged in...
