Frankton: The future Ponsonby of Hamilton
Apartments are going up, new residents are arriving and Hamilton’s inner-city suburb Frankton is having a moment. Some even go as far as to say Frankton is on its way to be the Ponsonby of Hamilton. N...
5 Juli 202424min
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. The International Exhibition of 1906...
28 Juni 202424min
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. After nine months o...
21 Juni 202416min
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 d...
14 Juni 202426min
I thought I was going to die
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. WARNING: This podcast contains references to...
7 Juni 202423min
Nicola Willis on power, sacrifice and her mischievous streak
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 thi...
31 Maj 202416min
Making coffins isn’t a childhood
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. WARNING: This podcast contains refer...
24 Maj 202425min
A chosen end to a wonderful life
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...
17 Maj 202417min
