John Cowan

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John Cowan is a New Zealand broadcaster and the host of 'Real Life,' a weekly interview show on Newstalk ZB where he engages with prominent guests about their life experiences and perspectives.

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John Cowan is the host of the interview show where he speaks with prominent guests about their lives.

Real Life: Greens co-leader Marama Davidson on cancer recovery and the 2026 election

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·

New Zealand· 2026-08-03

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John Cowan hosted Graeme Cairns on Real Life where they discussed humour in politics.

More humour needed in our politics despite serious issues – Editorial

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·

New Zealand· 2026-07-30

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Count Binface

John Cowan interviewed Grant Nisbett about his career and personal challenges.

Real Life: Rugby commentating legend Grant Nisbett on loss and his career

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·

New Zealand· 2026-06-30

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John Cowan hosted David Walliams on ZB’s Real Life.

David Walliams dropped by HarperCollins UK after behaviour allegations

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·

New Zealand· 2025-12-19

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John Cowan is the host of Real Life, a weekly interview show where he speaks with prominent guests about their lives.

Real Life: Jon Hartley, Kiwibank chair and priest - ‘There’s more to life than the corporate world’

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·

New Zealand· 2025-07-14

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John Cowan is the host of Real Life, a weekly interview show featuring prominent guests.

Real Life: Award-winning musician Derek Lind on loss, faith and art

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·

New Zealand· 2025-04-21

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John Cowan hosts the Real Life interview show where he speaks with prominent guests like Sir Peter Leitch.

On The Up: Sir Peter Leitch ‘enjoying life’ after Mad Butcher retirement, health scares

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·

New Zealand· 2025-04-07

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John Cowan hosts the Real Life show where he interviews prominent guests about their life experiences.

Real Life: Save Our Babies’ Kahira-Rata Olley on escaping abuse and helping others

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·

New Zealand· 2025-03-31

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John Cowan is the host of the interview show 'Real Life' where he speaks with prominent guests.

Ardern Government ‘veered too far’ from Kiwis' expectations of democracy: Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·

New Zealand· 2025-03-23

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John Cowan is the host of Real Life, a weekly interview show.

Real Life: Delaney Davidson talks music, touring, and learning to call New Zealand home

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·

New Zealand· 2025-03-13

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Real Life is a weekly interview show where John Cowan speaks with prominent guests about their life.

Real Life: NZ’s Peter Wolfkamp on spurning Catholic priesthood to be builder-broadcaster

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·

New Zealand· 2025-02-24

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