The Long Read from Stuff

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, held in Christchurch, was scarcely believable in scale and ambition. Need more great podcasts? Check out Stuff's full catalogue here. [https://interactives.stuff.co.nz/podcasts/] GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Email us at thelongread@stuff.co.nz [generallyfamous@stuff.co.nz]  CREDITS Written and read by Charlie Mitchell Produced by Jen Black Audio editing by Connor Scott Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

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 of treading water, the couple took one step towards reclaiming their future. Need more great podcasts? Check out Stuff's full catalogue here. [https://interactives.stuff.co.nz/podcasts/] GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Email us at thelongread@stuff.co.nz [generallyfamous@stuff.co.nz]  CREDITS Written and read by Nikki Macdonald Produced by Jen Black Audio editing by Connor Scott Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

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. Need more great podcasts? Check out Stuff's full catalogue here. [https://interactives.stuff.co.nz/podcasts/] GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Email us at thelongread@stuff.co.nz [generallyfamous@stuff.co.nz]  CREDITS Written and read by Nadine Roberts Produced by Jen Black Audio editing by Connor Scott Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

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. Need more great podcasts? Check out Stuff's full catalogue here. [https://interactives.stuff.co.nz/podcasts/] GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Email us at thelongread@stuff.co.nz [generallyfamous@stuff.co.nz]  CREDITS Written and read by Sinead Gill Produced by Jen Black Audio editing by Connor Scott Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

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 thing she's ever done. Need more great podcasts? Check out Stuff's full catalogue here. [https://interactives.stuff.co.nz/podcasts/] GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Email us at thelongread@stuff.co.nz [generallyfamous@stuff.co.nz]  CREDITS Written and read by Tova O'Brien Produced by Jen Black Audio editing by Connor Scott Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]