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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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  • March 3 · 3 min

    Trailer: Quarantine Nation

    A lethal virus. A drastic lockdown. A nation turned upside down. From the makers of acclaimed podcasts The Commune, True Story and Witi Underwater, this eight-part narrative series revisits the Covid-19 pandemic with the benefit of hindsight and powerful interviews. Adam Dudding and Eugene Bingham delve into what really happened – and what it taught us about ourselves. Subscribe to "Quarantine Nation" wherever you get your podcasts. There's a bunch of links here: https://linktr.ee/quarantinenation Made with the support of NZ on Air for Stuff by Te Pūrongo Productions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Oct 11, 2024 · 25 min

    How not to walk Te Araroa

    After receiving some unfortunate health news, Senior reporter Martin van Beynen planned an adventure that would test his superb tramping skills. What could go wrong?

  • Oct 4, 2024 · 19 min

    How a horse hoof solved a murder

    Every murder case has an “aha” moment. It can be anything from a smoking gun to a confession, and sometimes even a hoof print can provide a breakthrough.

  • Sep 29, 2024 · 40 sec

    Introducing: TFN - The F#$%ing News with Paddy Gower

    The F#$%ing News flips the script on the news - short, upbeat, inspirational and f%$#ing good fun journalism with the nation’s favourite everyman reporter, Paddy Gower. TFN sees Paddy talking to Kiwis who are the good, the great and the brains of our nation. This podcast is hosted by Paddy Gower and Executive Produced by Jon Bridges. It's made in partnership between Stuff and Believer Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Sep 20, 2024 · 17 min

    ‘I wish he had hit me’

    The 1980 Hague Convention was meant to protect against children being abducted by a parent. Today, it's frequently abused.

  • Aug 30, 2024 · 23 min

    Mums shine at the Olympics

    Mothers can do anything, and finally sports organisations are starting to catch up.

  • Aug 23, 2024 · 20 min

    A completed life

    Aubrey Welsh, a healthy man, has chosen to die, believing that his life is "complete."

  • Aug 17, 2024 · 18 min

    Breathing room

    Cameron Leslie is one of our most successful athletes, dominating the pool for almost 20 years.

  • Aug 2, 2024 · 15 min

    Inside big biscuit

    Taking you inside Griffin’s bake room to uncover how they’re made, distributed… and even how they come up with the latest flavours.

  • Jul 26, 2024 · 30 min

    A murder in toy town

    Why does the Parker-Hulme story still fascinate so many of us?

  • Jul 12, 2024 · 17 min

    'Lord of the Manor' Noel Edmonds

    What happens when a mega-wealthy celebrity buys large chunks of a small community and starts throwing his weight around?

  • Jun 28, 2024 · 24 min

    NZ's dreamlike international fair

    For six months in the early 20th century, a magnificent palace was built in Hagley Park for the largest event held in the city, Christchurch's international fair.

  • Jun 21, 2024 · 16 min

    The Cyclone and the Wedding

    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.

  • Jun 14, 2024 · 26 min

    A wife's pain

    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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