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Christchurch Landlord Lee Bennett has been called a "Scumlord" for his unhealthy and damaged rentals. However, he says he’s just doing his best for the suburb others abandoned after the earthquakes by providing affordable rentals.

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Written and read by Sinead Gill

Produced by Jen Black

Audio editing: Connor Scott

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Jonah Franke-Bowell is now a journalist but for months amid the pandemic he was working on New Zealand’s railway, learning how to lay tracks, finding the best provincial sandwich, and making friends along the way. This is his story.

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Written by Jonah Franke-Bowell

Read by Karanama Ruru

Produced by Jen Black

Audio editing: Connor Scott

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In 1902, the SS Ventnor sank off Hokianga harbour, carrying the remains of nearly 500 Chinese goldminers being returned to their villages. The ship’s discovery in 2013 has sparked a decade of accusation, and antagonism towards those who helped find it. Now, that group’s side of the story has been told, but it’s done little to quell a controversy involving the Chinese community, iwi, top government officials, and some of the world’s most famous divers.

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Written by Mike White

Read by Philippa Tolley

Produced by Jen Black

Audio editing: Connor Scott

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David Hawken and Rebecca Wright-Meldrum’s pasts had caught up. On December 9, 2023, the jury found the pair guilty of the murder of Angela Blackmoore in 1995. Justice for Angela Blackmoore was slow but it had finally arrived.

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Written and read by Martin Van Beynen

Produced by Jen Black

Audio editing: Connor Scott

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Advocates fear removing and replacing the relationship and sexuality education guidelines will be taking a step backwards in ending sexual violence and reversing improvements in the wellbeing of rainbow communities.

Written by Hanna McCallum

Read and produced by Jen Black

Audio editing by Connor Scott

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Have you ever wondered where your food scraps go once you place your green bin on the kerbside? In Auckland, senior journalist Steve Kilgallon takes the 555km round trip in which food scraps are transformed via anaerobic digestion to create energy and fertiliser.

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Written and read by Steve Kilgallon

Produced by Jen Black

Audio editing: Connor Scott

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As David Tamihere’s conviction for murdering two Swedish tourists returned to court this week, allegations of a shock confession surfaced, along with grisly revelations that body parts from one of the victims remained on display at a laboratory for more than 20 years.

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Written and read by Mike White

Produced by Jen Black

Audio editing: John Ropiha

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Born with no arms and legs, Jess Stewart became somewhat of a celebrity within the Exclusive Brethren. However, when it came time to leave, it had to be carefully planned.

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Written and read by Steve Kilgallon

Produced by Jen Black

Audio editing: Connor Scott

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A survivor of sexual abuse at Dilworth School in the 1990s says memos written by senior school administrators shows they knew staff had sexually abused boys – and that it would continue.

WARNING: This episode contains graphic content, references to sexual abuse and may be distressing for some listeners. For free help, text or call 1737, 24 hours.

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Written and read by Edward Gay

Produced by Jen Black

Audio editing: John Ropiha

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They took photos, asked personal questions, and looked in every nook and cranny of this journalist's home. As part of their qualitative research for the new Ikea mega store coming in late 2025, Ikea's interior designers are checking out NZ homes for what storage solutions we may want and need.

This story was made possible by subscribers to The Post and was first featured in this week’s edition of the Sunday Star-Times. If you want to support more beautifully-told New Zealand stories go to thepost.co.nz

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Written and read by Aimee Shaw

Produced by Jen Black

Audio editing: John Ropiha

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