Uncut Diamond Daniella

Daniella Smith – the most famous NZ sportswoman – that you’ve probably never heard of. A single mum from Kaikohe who rose to become boxing champion of the world.

Hosted by Daniella Smith

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Credits

Daniella Smith

Host
Dane Giraud
Producer, Tama & George Productions
Lucas Giraud
Audio Editor
Sam Allen
Original Music
Liz Garton
Producer, RNZ
Phil Vine
Producer, RNZ
Briana Juretich
Production Coordinator, RNZ
Tim Watkin
Executive Editor, Audio, RNZ
Ben Pierce
Audio Engineers, RNZ
Daniel Hurley
Audio Engineers, RNZ
Rangi Powick
Audio Engineers, RNZ
Zhenya Nagornaya
Graphics
Marika Khabazi
Video Editor

Produced in partnership with

Tama & George Records

Awards

2025 New York Festivals Radio Awards

Finalist - Personal Lives Podcast

2025 Voyager Media Awards

Finalist - Best Original Podcast or Series

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Email us at: podcasts@rnz.co.nz

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