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The very best of Stuff's longform feature journalism, in audio form. One story, beautifully told, every week.

The Long Read from Stuff Stuff

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    • 4.9 • 148 Ratings

The very best of Stuff's longform feature journalism, in audio form. One story, beautifully told, every week.

    The Kings Arms

    The Kings Arms

    The Kings Arms became a hub of metal, punk, indie, and reggae scenes throughout its 198 years in Newton, Auckland. There hasn't been a venue to fill its hole in the music scene since it closed in 2018.
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    CREDITS
    Written by Steve Kilgallon
    Read by Elmo Johnstone
    Produced by Jen Black
    Audio editing by Connor Scott
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    • 26 min
    Alleged Abuse in the Sacristy Room

    Alleged Abuse in the Sacristy Room

    Father Damian Carlile was sent to Aotearoa after he was accused of sexual abuse in Gabon, Africa. But then allegations about altar boys in Whanganui arose in the early 2000s.
    WARNING: This podcast discusses abuse, which may be distressing for some listeners. For free help, text or call 1737, 24 hours.
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    CREDITS
    Written by Federico Magrin
    Read by Aaron Dahmen
    Produced by Jen Black
    Audio editing: Connor Scott
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    • 30 min
    Odin and Lorazepam

    Odin and Lorazepam

    Charmaine Wolmarans is a self-described animal rescue vigilante whose carefully crafted public image suggests she does it for the love of the pets she takes in. But why does she have so many “haters”? 
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    CREDITS
    Written by Tony Wall and Caroline Williams
    Read by Caroline Williams
    Produced by Jen Black
    Audio editing: Connor Scott
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    • 23 min
    New Zealand's screen identity

    New Zealand's screen identity

    Since the Lord of the Rings trilogy, New Zealand's screen industry has flourished, spotlighting its breathtaking landscapes and talented workforce. Challenges may remain for the industry, like the need for stable rebates for screen productions, but the future looks bright for the next generation of workers.
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    CREDITS
    Written and read by André Chumko
    Produced by Jen Black
    Audio editing: Connor Scott
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    • 20 min
    Les Mills: The McDonald’s of Fitness

    Les Mills: The McDonald’s of Fitness

    One trainer calls it the McDonald’s of fitness. He’s not being insulting. What he means is wherever you go in the world, the quarter pounder with cheese is the same.
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    CREDITS
    Written and read by Steve Kilgallon
    Produced by Jen Black
    Audio editing: Connor Scott
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    • 35 min
    The reality of NZ’s nicotine addiction

    The reality of NZ’s nicotine addiction

    A surge in the popularity of vaping nicotine, especially among young Kiwis, has left a cloud over Aotearoa's smokefree ambitions.
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    CREDITS
    Written and read by Jonathan Killick
    Produced by Philippa Tolley
    Audio editing: Connor Scott
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    • 18 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
148 Ratings

148 Ratings

Golzed ,

Great, in depth journalism

It’s wonderful having these long form pieces available in podcast format. Excellent listening.

nyalathotep ,

Really uneven

Like most Stuff stuff, this cast swings between the confident, informed and even stylish journalism that is such a rarity in this country and the scourge of algorithm-driven struggle pieces that are the epitome of cringe. I can’t love it, but the best is good.

Stillwater19 ,

The Long Read

Great longform journalism set in Aotearoa. Well researched punctuated with the reflections from those who were there. The audio version is a very accessible way to learn more about New Zealand’s social history. Good Stuff.

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