NZ's baby scoop era marks a dark time in our country's history, where children were stolen from their mothers under a state-know-best policy. WARNING: This podcast contains references to mental health, suicide, and abuse, which may be distressing for some listeners. For free help, text or call 1737, 24 hours. 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 Paula Penfold Produced by Jen Black Audio editing by Connor Scott   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NZ's baby scoop era

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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

NZ's baby scoop era

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