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One ordinary day almost a decade ago, John Beckenridge abducted his stepson, Mike, from school and vanished. Police investigated for four years, but with no proof of what happened, asked a court to make sense of the crime. That court heard dozens of hours of evidence, and tried to determine how a marriage breakdown became a manhunt and then a mystery. As well as a kidnapping, the story includes cryptic phone messages, a car plunging from an 80-metre cliff and allegations of secret bank accounts, criminal accomplices and illegal border crossings. We'll take you inside the courtroom as two ...

This is the story of a mass-murder that divided a nation - a story that began in a rickety old home on a cold June morning in 1994, where five members of a seemingly ordinary New Zealand family were gunned down. There were two suspects. One lay dead from a single bullet to the head. The other was the only survivor: David Bain. Since then the country has asked: who killed the Bain family? David or his father Robin? In this podcast, Martin van Beynen explores the case from start to finish, picking through evidence, the mysteries and motives, and interviewing never-before-spoken-to witnesses. He ...

Stuff Audio, New Zealand’s award-winning leader in true crime podcasts, presents The Trial. Stuff’s expert journalists spend weeks at High Court hearings and pore over hundreds of hours of recordings to deliver compelling and in-depth insights into some of New Zealand’s most intriguing cases - as they happen. NEW: Season 2 - Police are called to the multi-million dollar Auckland home of a successful couple to find the body of Pauline Hanna. A year and a half later, her husband, eye surgeon Philip John Polkinghorne is charged with murder, a charge he denies. Presented by Philippa Tolley. ...

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. Get in touch paddy@tfn.co.nz This podcast is hosted by Paddy Gower and executive produced by Jon Bridges. It's made in partnership between Stuff and Believer Media.

A 12-part documentary podcast about the notorious free-love commune, Centrepoint. There are crimes. But this isn’t a whodunnit. It’s a whydunnit. Podcasts like this one take a lot of time and resources to create. To help cover some of that cost, you will hear some ads during this episode. For an ad-free experience go to listen.stuff.co.nz/truecrime to get access to this and three other Stuff True Crime podcasts ad-free, for about the price of a cup of coffee… and you’ll be helping us make more great podcasts, like this one.

Coming out ain’t easy. In Full Disclosure, some very brave, very brilliant, very famous and very queer Kiwis share their coming out journeys and struggles with Karen O’Leary. They divulge all sorts of personal insights - from the deep to the dark to the downright funny. When did they first know they were queer? Who did they tell first and why? How did their whānau and friends take their news? You’ll have to listen to find out! Host: Karen O'Leary; Creator and producer: Kate Langdon; Associate producer: Jen Black; Audio editing and mixing: John Ropiha; Executive producer: Chris Reed.

From the makers of Black Hands comes an intriguing story of murder, shady pasts and unanswered questions. On a rainy April Sunday, 22 years ago, scrap metal dealer John Reynolds went to work for a few hours. He never came home.

Expect the unexpected as Simon finds out what makes his generally famous - but always interesting - guests tick.

For more than five years, New Zealand investigative journalist Aaron Smale has been digging into the injustices - and crimes - of the state welfare system of Aotearoa New Zealand. Of all the unbelievable stories he has investigated, none is more shocking than what happened to children and adolescents at Lake Alice Psychiatric Hospital in the 1970s under the supervision of head psychiatrist Selwyn Leeks. This podcast contains descriptions of physical, sexual and psychological abuse perpetrated against children, as well as swearing, and frank discussions about mental health and suicide. Take ...

Listen to the very best of the 2022 Sunday Star Times Short Story Competition in Stuff’s new podcast. Each episode contains a winning entry or judges’ choice - and insights from its author. The perfect way to relax this summer without getting sand in your book.

The Whole Truth is a project by Stuff. The Whole Truth emphasises what's right, rather than amplifying what's wrong. It corrects falsehoods but also proactively explains topics or issues especially prone to misinformation, calmly and clearly covering each topic or statement seeking to inform, rather than inflame.

Jo McKenzie-McLean’s life was turned upside down after a stage 4 bowel cancer diagnosis. In this candid podcast, the mother-of-two joins friend and fellow journalist Colleen O’Hanlon to explore life with an incurable illness. Through tears and laughter, Jo shares her experience - from diagnosis to surgery and chemo; from the impact on self-identity and her loved ones to facing the future. Jo vs Cancer is a vulnerable yet powerful series of conversations that provides insights you’ll wish you had years ago.

From the makers of Stuff’s smash hit The Commune, comes a new current affairs podcast series. Each episode, Eugene Bingham and Adam Dudding take their microphones on the road to bring you a true New Zealand story: sometimes quirky, sometimes serious – always surprising.

Everything you need to know about the on field action, and the off field drama that makes sport so interesting. Hosted by Zoë George, with Stuff sport reporters and special guests.

Every Friday, James Croot and guests run the rule over the latest releases for screens big and small. They'll help cut through the clutter and find you some stuff to watch - at home and at the movies.

Olivia Shivas, Rebecca Dubber and guests tackle the big questions about life with a disability. Sex, religion, mobility carparks - and how to fend off outrageous questions. Made with the support of NZ On Air.

Former professional rugby player John Daniell and journalist Glenn McConnell travel New Zealand trying to find the rulebook for how to be a man in 2021. Along the way they meet everyone from an All Black to a Tinder-profile guru, from a non-binary father to an historian of Kiwi bloke-ness. It’s a wild ride.

Parenting is one of the hardest jobs in life; whether you have a little one yourself or you're coping with an adult child welcoming their first small human into the world. So we're putting together two mums who'll talk about all things parenting with the wisdom born from being at different stages of the child rearing process. Presenter Suzy Cato - storyteller, friend and musical muse to countless New Zealand children - is keen to share the lessons she's learned on her parent journey so far as her own two children become teenagers. She’s teaming up with parent blogger and yoga teacher Tui ...

Love your garden or want to grow your own this year for the first time? Listen and learn with Get Growing with NZ Gardener. Hosts NZ Gardener editor Jo McCarroll and Get Growing ezine editor Rachel Clare offer down-to-earth, seasonal, practical advice about what to sow and grow right now, as well as answer your questions, share stories and talk to great gardeners and growers the length and breadth of New Zealand. Whether you are starting your first garden or are an experienced greenthumb, Get Growing with NZ Gardener will give you the confidence and inspiration to get out and get your hands ...

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