The Long Read from Stuff

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The Long Read from Stuff episodes

April 12, 2024 Our crumbling cemeteries
Cemeteries across Christchurch have faced neglect, vandalism, and damage over time. But whose job is it to look after cemeteries? Is it worth the time and money, when the city’s living have their own urgent needs?
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CREDITS
Written and read by Philip Matthews
Produced by Jen Black
Audio editing by Connor Scott

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25 min
April 05, 2024 The Mysterious Murder of David Robinson
In 1998, David Robinson, a drifter and petty criminal, was found dead on a West Coast beach. With few clues about how he died, or why, the investigation petered out. But now, police have what every cold case craves – a new suspect.
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CREDITS
Written by Sam Sherwood and Michael Wright
Read by Michael Wright
Produced by Jen Black
Audio editing by Connor Scott

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25 min
March 29, 2024 NZ's baby scoop era
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.
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CREDITS
Written and read by Paula Penfold
Produced by Jen Black
Audio editing by Connor Scott

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30 min
March 22, 2024 Meet the Monarchists
From Northland to the Catlins, thousands of Kiwis give up their homes, gardens, and time to help the Danaus plexippus butterfly, more commonly known as the monarch butterfly.
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CREDITS
Written and read by Nikki Macdonald
Produced by Jen Black
Audio editing by Connor Scott

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19 min
March 15, 2024 The Kings Arms
The Kings Arms became a hub of metal, punk, indie, and reggae scenes throughout its 198 years in Newton, Auckland. There hasn't been a venue to fill its hole in the music scene since it closed in 2018.
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CREDITS
Written by Steve Kilgallon
Read by Elmo Johnstone
Produced by Jen Black
Audio editing by Connor Scott

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27 min
March 08, 2024 Alleged Abuse in the Sacristy Room
Father Damian Carlile was sent to Aotearoa after he was accused of sexual abuse in Gabon, Africa. But then allegations about altar boys in Whanganui arose in the early 2000s.
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CREDITS
Written by Federico Magrin
Read by Aaron Dahmen
Produced by Jen Black
Audio editing: Connor Scott

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31 min
March 01, 2024 Odin and Lorazepam
Charmaine Wolmarans is a self-described animal rescue vigilante whose carefully crafted public image suggests she does it for the love of the pets she takes in. But why does she have so many “haters”?
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CREDITS
Written by Tony Wall and Caroline Williams
Read by Caroline Williams
Produced by Jen Black
Audio editing: Connor Scott

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24 min
February 23, 2024 New Zealand's screen identity
Since the Lord of the Rings trilogy, New Zealand's screen industry has flourished, spotlighting its breathtaking landscapes and talented workforce. Challenges may remain for the industry, like the need for stable rebates for screen productions, but the future looks bright for the next generation of workers.
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CREDITS
Written and read by André Chumko
Produced by Jen Black
Audio editing: Connor Scott

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21 min
February 16, 2024 Les Mills: The McDonald’s of Fitness
One trainer calls it the McDonald’s of fitness. He’s not being insulting. What he means is wherever you go in the world, the quarter pounder with cheese is the same.
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CREDITS
Written and read by Steve Kilgallon
Produced by Jen Black
Audio editing: Connor Scott

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36 min
February 09, 2024 The reality of NZ’s nicotine addiction
A surge in the popularity of vaping nicotine, especially among young Kiwis, has left a cloud over Aotearoa's smokefree ambitions.
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CREDITS
Written and read by Jonathan Killick
Produced by Philippa Tolley
Audio editing: Connor Scott

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19 min