The Long Read from Stuff

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The Long Read from Stuff episodes

March 03 Trailer: Quarantine Nation
A lethal virus. A drastic lockdown. A nation turned upside down.
From the makers of acclaimed podcasts The Commune, True Story and Witi Underwater, this eight-part narrative series revisits the Covid-19 pandemic with the benefit of hindsight and powerful interviews. Adam Dudding and Eugene Bingham delve into what really happened – and what it taught us about ourselves.
Subscribe to "Quarantine Nation" wherever you get your podcasts. There's a bunch of links here: https://linktr.ee/quarantinenation
Made with the support of NZ on Air for Stuff by Te Pūrongo Productions.

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4 min
October 11, 2024 How not to walk Te Araroa
After receiving some unfortunate health news, Senior reporter Martin van Beynen planned an adventure that would test his superb tramping skills. What could go wrong?
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CREDITS
Written and read by Martin van Beynen
Produced by Jen Black
Audio editing by John Ropiha

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26 min
October 04, 2024 How a horse hoof solved a murder
Every murder case has an “aha” moment. It can be anything from a smoking gun to a confession, and sometimes even a hoof print can provide a breakthrough.
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CREDITS
Written and read by Deborah Morris
Produced by Jen Black
Audio editing by John Ropiha

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20 min
September 29, 2024 Introducing: TFN - The F#$%ing News with Paddy Gower
The F#$%ing News flips the script on the news - short, upbeat, inspirational and f%$#ing good fun journalism with the nation’s favourite everyman reporter, Paddy Gower.
TFN sees Paddy talking to Kiwis who are the good, the great and the brains of our nation.
This podcast is hosted by Paddy Gower and Executive Produced by Jon Bridges. It's made in partnership between Stuff and Believer Media.

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1 min
September 27, 2024 The scars and secrets of forced adoptions
A stolen baby, a student, and the cracking of a 70-year secret. A forced adoption led to scars and secrets. But, thanks to a DNA detective, Di Hill now has the answer to a question she’s been asking forever: Who am I?
WARNING: This podcast contains references to sexual assault, which may be distressing for some listeners. For free help, text or call 1737, 24 hours.
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CREDITS
Written and read by Paula Penfold
Produced by Jen Black
Audio editing by Connor Scott

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21 min
September 20, 2024 ‘I wish he had hit me’
The 1980 Hague Convention was meant to protect against children being abducted by a parent. Today, it is frequently used by abusive parents to force their partners into an unenviable choice: lose their child or live within reach of their abusers.
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CREDITS
Written and read by Maddy Croad
Produced by Jen Black
Audio editing by John Ropiha

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18 min
September 14, 2024 Why you should care about Lucy Blakiston
You definitely won’t recognise her. You probably won’t even know her name. But from her bedroom in Blenheim, Lucy Blakiston has become a big deal on the internet.
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CREDITS
Written and read by Bridget Jones
Produced by Jen Black
Audio editing by Connor Scott

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17 min
September 06, 2024 Seditious women and other troublemakers
New Zealand has had so many high-profile female firsts ‒ then there are the everyday women who also made a difference. Hear the stories of the unapologetic abortionist, the first suffragist, the seditious woman, and the house of ill repute.
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CREDITS
Written and read by Deborah Morris
Produced by Jen Black
Audio editing by John Ropiha

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19 min
August 30, 2024 Mums shine at the Olympics
Mothers can do anything, and sports organizations are finally catching up. This was highlighted by Kiwi rowers Lucy Spoors and Brooke Francis, who won gold in the double sculls at the Paris Olympics this month.
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CREDITS
Written by Richard Walker
Read by Laura Heathcote
Produced by Jen Black
Audio editing by Connor Scott

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24 min
August 23, 2024 A completed life
Aubrey Welsh is 69, and will not see his 70th birthday. In September, he will voluntarily stop eating and drinking with the goal of ending his life. He does not have a terminal illness, is not mentally unwell, and does not live in pain. He simply believes he's done everything he's wanted to do - his life is "complete".
WARNING: This podcast contains references to mental health and suicide, which may be distressing for some listeners. For free help, text or call 1737, 24 hours.
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CREDITS
Written and read by Mariné Lourens
Produced by Jen Black
Audio editing by John Ropiha

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21 min