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A Kiwi athlete is hoping to become the only person in the world with three 'Triple Crowns' for open water swimming. Wellington woman Grainne Moss, who some viewers may remember as the former boss of Oranga Tamariki, is heading to the US this week where she'll swim more than 80km.

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Here, four Kiwis share their experiences of losing a loved one at a young age. Jenny Zilmer’s daughter Lumi was born in Estonia with a rare and severe heart defect. Before she could be flown to Starship hospital in New Zealand for treatment, she died at just 3 months old.

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Earlier this year, Christchurch couple Nigel and Marjan Joyce died from brain and breast cancer respectively, leaving behind their two young girls, aged eight and four. Five months on, Nigel’s older brother John and his wife Nikki have taken the girls in as their own.

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The death of a parent is never easy, especially for a five-year-old like Vinnie. When his dad died, Vinnie’s mum, Abbey, felt at a loss about how to break the news and guide her son. A couple of weeks after Vinnie’s dad died, a friend sent Abbey a link to Kenzie’s Gift.

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Lucy was 11 when her dad died, and for years, certain places and memories felt too painful to face. Now 20, she reflects on how those same memories have become a source of comfort, and how she’s learned to move forward while keeping him close.

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Guy was just seven when his mum died, and at 26, his girlfriend Wednesday died in a tragic accident. In this episode, he shares how introspection, therapy, and time in nature have helped him navigate grief.

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Bijoux was 19 when her dad died suddenly. As a musician, she’s found powerful ways to honour his memory and reflect on the love he left behind. In this episode, she shares how grief has shaped her, the role of music in healing, and the unexpected ways love continues.

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Conor was just five when his little sister Kenzie died. Now 24, he reflects on how his understanding of grief has evolved, the ways Kenzie shaped him, and how he's learned to live with grief, one step at a time. This podcast is here to bring real kōrero about grief into the open.

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Click to watch our founder Nic Russell and bereaved mama Sarah Luxon share their powerful story of grief, resilience, and the close bond they formed. Brought together by the death of their daughters—both named Mackenzie—they found comfort and strength in cold water and community