The Long Read from Stuff Stuff

On February 13, Hawke’s Bay couple Michaela Tait and Mackenzie Wiig were gearing up for the biggest day of their lives. Then Cyclone Gabrielle destroyed their home and their plans. After nine months of treading water, the couple took one step towards reclaiming their future.
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Written and read by Nikki Macdonald
Produced by Jen Black
Audio editing by Connor Scott
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Joanne* was convicted of inciting her husband's suicide after she encouraged him to harm himself in text messages. This story reveals how a government department broke the couple and helped to tip a desperate father over the edge.
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Written and read by Nadine Roberts
Produced by Jen Black
Audio editing by Connor Scott
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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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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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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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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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CREDITS
Written by Mariné Lourens
Produced and read by Jen Black
Audio editing by Connor Scott
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