The Long Read from Stuff Stuff
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The very best of Stuff's longform feature journalism, in audio form. One story, beautifully told, every week.
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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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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
Audio editing by Connor Scott
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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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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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Written by Hanna McCallum
Produced and read by Jen Black
Audio editing by Connor Scott
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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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Written and read by Philip Matthews
Produced by Jen Black
Audio editing by Connor Scott
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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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