Looking for your new favourite politics pod? Look no further! Tova is back for 2024. In this weeks episode, Tova brings you the full story of one of the most significant Waitangi weekends for many years. Like what you're hearing? Follow on Apple or Spotify to make sure you don't miss an episode.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Introducing Tova: Back for 2024 - Wairua, waiata and wero: On the ground(s) for Waitangi 2024

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A spate of gay-bashings in Christchurch has resurfaced old fears that the city isn’t safe for rainbow people, and the mayor admits urgent action is needed. Need more great podcasts? Check out Stuff's full catalogue here. GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Email us at thelongread@stuff.co.nz  CREDITS Written and read by Sinead Gill Produced by Jen Black Audio editing by Connor Scott   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I thought I was going to die

We think we know our country's leaders. But do we really? Ahead of her first budget day as finance minister, Tova O'Brien met up with Nicola Willis to talk superstitions, power, and the naughtiest thing she's ever done. Need more great podcasts? Check out Stuff's full catalogue here. GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Email us at thelongread@stuff.co.nz  CREDITS Written and read by Tova O'Brien Produced by Jen Black Audio editing by Connor Scott   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicola Willis on power, sacrifice and her mischievous streak

The New Tribes Mission wanted to ‘plant’ churches in far flung communities. But missionary kids, including Kiwis, were subject to abuse. Colin Mee was one of them. Need more great podcasts? Check out Stuff's full catalogue here. GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Email us at thelongread@stuff.co.nz  CREDITS Written and read by Steve Kilgallon Produced by Jen Black Audio editing by Connor Scott   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making coffins isn’t a childhood

Tracy Hickman has lived her life “pedal to the floor” - just existing has never been an option. That's why she's decided she’ll have an assisted death. Need more great podcasts? Check out Stuff's full catalogue here. GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Email us at thelongread@stuff.co.nz  CREDITS Written by Mariné Lourens Produced and read by Jen Black Audio editing by Connor Scott   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A chosen end to a wonderful life

Guy Montgomery landed on being a comedian as being funny is something he seemed to be the best at, but being a funny guy is a serious business. Need more great podcasts? Check out Stuff's full catalogue here. GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Email us at thelongread@stuff.co.nz  CREDITS Written and read by Tyson Beckett Produced by Jen Black Audio editing by John Ropiha   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Introducing Tova: Back for 2024 - Wairua, waiata and wero: On the ground(s) for Waitangi 2024

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