Episodes

  • A chosen end to a wonderful life

    A chosen end to a wonderful life
    May 17 2024
    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. Need more great podcasts? Check out Stuff's full catalogue here. GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Email us at thelongread@stuff.co.nz CREDITS Written by Mariné Lourens Produced and read by Jen Black Audio editing by Connor Scott Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 mins
  • Being a funny guy is a serious business

    Being a funny guy is a serious business
    May 10 2024
    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. Need more great podcasts? Check out Stuff's full catalogue here. GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Email us at thelongread@stuff.co.nz CREDITS Written and read by Tyson Beckett Produced by Jen Black Audio editing by John Ropiha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • The kiwi music act going global

    The kiwi music act going global
    May 3 2024
    Combining dance bangers with a full orchestra, Synthony promises Gen X nostalgics their best night out in years. Need more great podcasts? Check out Stuff's full catalogue here. GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Email us at thelongread@stuff.co.nz CREDITS Written and read by Steve Kilgallon Produced by Jen Black Audio editing by Connor Scott Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Cancer care's postcode lottery

    Cancer care's postcode lottery
    Apr 26 2024
    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. Need more great podcasts? Check out Stuff's full catalogue here. GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Email us at thelongread@stuff.co.nz CREDITS Written by Kristie Boland Produced and read by Jen Black Audio editing by Connor Scott Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • The power of equine therapy

    The power of equine therapy
    Apr 19 2024
    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. Need more great podcasts? Check out Stuff's full catalogue here. GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Email us at thelongread@stuff.co.nz CREDITS Written by Hanna McCallum Produced and read by Jen Black Audio editing by Connor Scott Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • Our crumbling cemeteries

    Our crumbling cemeteries
    Apr 12 2024
    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? Need more great podcasts? Check out Stuff's full catalogue here. GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Email us at thelongread@stuff.co.nz CREDITS Written and read by Philip Matthews Produced by Jen Black Audio editing by Connor Scott Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • The Mysterious Murder of David Robinson

    The Mysterious Murder of David Robinson
    Apr 5 2024
    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. Need more great podcasts? Check out Stuff's full catalogue here. GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Email us at thelongread@stuff.co.nz CREDITS Written by Sam Sherwood and Michael Wright Read by Michael Wright Produced by Jen Black Audio editing by Connor Scott Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • NZ's baby scoop era

    NZ's baby scoop era
    Mar 29 2024
    NZ's baby scoop era marks a dark time in our country's history, where children were stolen from their mothers under a state-know-best policy. WARNING: This podcast contains references to mental health, suicide, and abuse, which may be distressing for some listeners. For free help, text or call 1737, 24 hours. Need more great podcasts? Check out Stuff's full catalogue here. GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Email us at thelongread@stuff.co.nz CREDITS Written and read by Paula Penfold Produced by Jen Black Audio editing by Connor Scott Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins