The Long Read from Stuff

The Long Read from Stuff

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February 26, 2022 The Great Wellington Flat Hunt
It's a student rite of passage: first year in the halls, second year flatting. But in Wellington, finding a flat has never been more expensive, or the students more desperate. This is the story of five students, embarking on the annual quest.
27 min
February 25, 2022 The Great Wellington Flat Hunt
It’s a student rite of passage: first year in the halls, second year flatting. But in Wellington, finding a flat has never been more expensive, or the students more desperate. This is the story of five students, embarking on the annual quest.

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27 min
February 19, 2022 The Killing of James Dorgan
In the early hours of August 27, 1921, Constable James Dorgan was shot while investigating a possible burglary in downtown Timaru. His death is the only unsolved murder of a police officer in New Zealand, but new evidence points to a suspect close to home.
28 min
February 18, 2022 The Killing of James Dorgan
In the early hours of August 27, 1921, Constable James Dorgan was shot while investigating a possible burglary in downtown Timaru. His death is the only unsolved murder of a police officer in New Zealand, but new evidence points to a suspect close to home.

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28 min
January 22, 2022 Billy the Hunted One
For 236 days across 2008 and 2009, William Stewart was the most wanted man in New Zealand. In that time he became so notorious he inspired a folk song and his own T-shirt. But the reality was much darker. This is the true story of Billy the Hunted One.
38 min
January 21, 2022 Billy the Hunted One
For 236 days across 2008 and 2009, William Stewart was the most wanted man in New Zealand. In that time he became so notorious he inspired a folk song and his own T-shirt. But the reality was much darker. This is the true story of Billy the Hunted One.

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38 min
January 15, 2022 The Berserk Incident
In 2011, a Norwegian yacht sank off the coast of Antarctica during a storm. Three of its crew were lost. A decade on, a Stuff investigation finds new revelations about why the yacht sank and New Zealand's involvement.
44 min
January 14, 2022 The Berserk Incident
In 2011, a Norwegian yacht sank off the coast of Antarctica during a storm. Three of its crew were lost. A decade on, a Stuff investigation finds new revelations about why the yacht sank and New Zealand's involvement.

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44 min
January 09, 2022 Punching Above His Weight
From crime boss, to circus act boxer, to relentless force for good. Dave Letele's rollercoaster life is finally on the level.
29 min
January 08, 2022 Punching Above His Weight
From crime boss, to circus act boxer, to relentless force for good. Dave Letele's rollercoaster life is finally on the level.

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29 min

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The very best of Stuff's longform feature journalism, in audio form. One story, beautifully told, every week.