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

    Being a funny guy is a serious business

    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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    CREDITS
    Written and read by Tyson Beckett
    Produced by Jen Black
    Audio editing by John Ropiha
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    • 16 min
    The kiwi music act going global

    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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    • 25 min
    Cancer care's postcode lottery

    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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    CREDITS
    Written by Kristie Boland
    Produced and read by Jen Black
    Audio editing by Connor Scott
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    • 18 min
    The power of equine therapy

    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.
    WARNING: This podcast contains references to mental health, suicide, and eating disorders, which may be distressing for some listeners. For free help, text or call 1737, 24 hours.
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    CREDITS
    Written by Hanna McCallum
    Produced and read by Jen Black
    Audio editing by Connor Scott
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    • 20 min
    Our crumbling cemeteries

    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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    CREDITS
    Written and read by Philip Matthews
    Produced by Jen Black
    Audio editing by Connor Scott
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    • 24 min
    The Mysterious Murder of David Robinson

    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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    • 24 min

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