The Long Read from Stuff

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The Long Read from Stuff episodes

June 21, 2024 The Cyclone and the Wedding
On February 13, Hawke’s Bay couple Michaela Tait and Mackenzie Wiig were gearing up for the biggest day of their lives. Then Cyclone Gabrielle destroyed their home and their plans. After nine months of treading water, the couple took one step towards reclaiming their future.
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Written and read by Nikki Macdonald
Produced by Jen Black
Audio editing by Connor Scott

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17 min
June 14, 2024 A wife's pain
Joanne* was convicted of inciting her husband's suicide after she encouraged him to harm himself in text messages. This story reveals how a government department broke the couple and helped to tip a desperate father over the edge.
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Written and read by Nadine Roberts
Produced by Jen Black
Audio editing by Connor Scott

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27 min
June 07, 2024 I thought I was going to die
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.
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Written and read by Sinead Gill
Produced by Jen Black
Audio editing by Connor Scott

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24 min
May 31, 2024 Nicola Willis on power, sacrifice and her mischievous streak
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.
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Written and read by Tova O'Brien
Produced by Jen Black
Audio editing by Connor Scott

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17 min
May 24, 2024 Making coffins isn’t a childhood
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.
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Written and read by Steve Kilgallon
Produced by Jen Black
Audio editing by Connor Scott

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26 min
May 17, 2024 A chosen end to a wonderful life
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.
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Written by Mariné Lourens
Produced and read by Jen Black
Audio editing by Connor Scott

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18 min
May 10, 2024 Being a funny guy is a serious business
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.
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Written and read by Tyson Beckett
Produced by Jen Black
Audio editing by John Ropiha

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17 min
May 03, 2024 The kiwi music act going global
Combining dance bangers with a full orchestra, Synthony promises Gen X nostalgics their best night out in years.
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Written and read by Steve Kilgallon
Produced by Jen Black
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26 min
April 26, 2024 Cancer care's postcode lottery
A postcode lottery means some people are more likely to survive cancer than others. People in the likes of Invercargill or Rotorua are given less access to healthcare than those in Auckland or Christchurch.
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Written by Kristie Boland
Produced and read by Jen Black
Audio editing by Connor Scott

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19 min
April 19, 2024 The power of equine therapy
Caroline Szembrener, a Massey University researcher, believes current approaches to treating eating disorders are simply not working for some people. Therapy with horses teaches patients to be present and to reconnect with their bodies.
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CREDITS
Written by Hanna McCallum
Produced and read by Jen Black
Audio editing by Connor Scott

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21 min