Podcast
The Long Read from Stuff
Hosted by Stuff Audio · EN
The very best of Stuff's longform feature journalism, in audio form. One story, beautifully told, every week.
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Trailer: Quarantine Nation
Mar 300:03:03Tap to summarizeA 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →How not to walk Te Araroa
Oct 11, 202400:25:41Tap to summarizeAfter receiving some unfortunate health news, Senior reporter Martin van Beynen planned an adventure that would test his superb tramping skills. What could go wrong?Need more great podcasts? Check out Stuff's full catalogue here.GET IN TOUCHFeedback? We’re listening! Email us at thelongread@stuff.co.nz CREDITSWritten and read by Martin van BeynenProduced by Jen BlackAudio editing by John Ropiha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →How a horse hoof solved a murder
Oct 4, 202400:19:02Tap to summarizeEvery 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.Need more great podcasts? Check out Stuff's full catalogue here.GET IN TOUCHFeedback? We’re listening! Email us at thelongread@stuff.co.nz CREDITSWritten and read by Deborah MorrisProduced by Jen BlackAudio editing by John Ropiha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Introducing: TFN - The F#$%ing News with Paddy Gower
Sep 29, 202400:00:40Tap to summarizeThe F#$%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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →The scars and secrets of forced adoptions
Sep 27, 202400:20:31Tap to summarizeA 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.Need more great podcasts? Check out Stuff's full catalogue here.GET IN TOUCHFeedback? We’re listening! Email us at thelongread@stuff.co.nz CREDITSWritten and read by Paula PenfoldProduced by Jen BlackAudio editing by Connor Scott Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →‘I wish he had hit me’
Sep 20, 202400:17:56Tap to summarizeThe 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.Need more great podcasts? Check out Stuff's full catalogue here.GET IN TOUCHFeedback? We’re listening! Email us at thelongread@stuff.co.nz CREDITSWritten and read by Maddy CroadProduced by Jen BlackAudio editing by John Ropiha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Why you should care about Lucy Blakiston
Sep 14, 202400:16:16Tap to summarizeYou 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.Need more great podcasts? Check out Stuff's full catalogue here.GET IN TOUCHFeedback? We’re listening! Email us at thelongread@stuff.co.nz CREDITSWritten and read by Bridget JonesProduced by Jen BlackAudio editing by Connor Scott Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Seditious women and other troublemakers
Sep 6, 202400:18:28Tap to summarizeNew 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.Need more great podcasts? Check out Stuff's full catalogue here.GET IN TOUCHFeedback? We’re listening! Email us at thelongread@stuff.co.nz CREDITSWritten and read by Deborah MorrisProduced by Jen BlackAudio editing by John Ropiha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Mums shine at the Olympics
Aug 30, 202400:23:25Tap to summarizeMothers 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.Need more great podcasts? Check out Stuff's full catalogue here.GET IN TOUCHFeedback? We’re listening! Email us at thelongread@stuff.co.nz CREDITSWritten by Richard WalkerRead by Laura HeathcoteProduced by Jen BlackAudio editing by Connor Scott Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →A completed life
Aug 23, 202400:20:44Tap to summarizeAubrey 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.Need more great podcasts? Check out Stuff's full catalogue here.GET IN TOUCHFeedback? We’re listening! Email us at thelongread@stuff.co.nz CREDITSWritten and read by Mariné LourensProduced by Jen BlackAudio editing by John Ropiha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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