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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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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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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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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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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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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CREDITS
Written and read by Steve Kilgallon
Produced by Jen Black
Audio editing by Connor Scott
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