Short Story Stack
50 episodes
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Solo Multigenre Anthology Audio Book
Synopsis:
A growing stack of short stories by independent and published writers from all over New Zealand.
Language: English
Format: Audio Book
Continuity: Anthology
Writing: Scripted
Voices: Solo
Narrator: Third Person
Genres: Multigenre
Soundscape: Voices only
Country of origin: New Zealand
Completion status: Not applicable
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Episodes:
Waitapu - Snapshot of a Woman by Helen Margaret Waaka
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:13 GMT
All Harriet Yates wants to do is to go home to escape the confines of Eventide, a rest home for the old. Told by Susan Wilson.
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Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:12 GMT
Alice learns how to fend for herself in the unforgiving world of late 19th century Melbourne. Told by Hannah Banks.
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The Rising Road by Rachel O'Connor
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:12 GMT
With the shadow of war looming what does the future hold for Brigid and her beau Daniel in riot-torn Dublin circa 1912? Told by Noelle McCarthy.
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Under the Bridge by Josie Shapiro
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:12 GMT
A tooth and claw dystopian tale set in a climate-changed, unforgiving Auckland. Told by Alex Greig.
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Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:12 GMT
The need to understand herself and her roots means a trip with the Auckland whanau back to Tokikapu Marae, Waitomo - the place of her people. Lots to learn and lots to love. Told by Taylor Rogers.
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Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:12 GMT
A future Aotearoa suffering the effects of an economic meltdown brought on by climate change. It is not only those on land that have suffered - someone will have to pay for the hubris. Told by Nick Blake.
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Waitapu - Hineraumati by Helen Margaret Waaka
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:12 GMT
Mereata, a teenage Māori girl, has been coerced into attending a Māori language course by Youth-Aid and her mother. She is very reluctant to participate but... Told by Hariata Moriarty.
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Waitapu - A Sense of Belonging by Helen Margaret Waaka (Part 1 of 2)
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:12 GMT
Ruby comes back to Waitapu. After many years living in Australia she is uncertain as to what she'll find. Told by Tina Cook.
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Waitapu - A Sense of Belonging by Helen Margaret Waaka (Part 2 of 2)
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:12 GMT
Ruby comes back to Waitapu. After many years living in Australia she is uncertain as to what she'll find. Told by Tina Cook.
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Waitapu - The Pool by Helen Margaret Waaka
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:12 GMT
Nathan is sixteen and has written off his mother's car. She sends him to stay with his Koro who he's hardly seen since his father died. Told by Neil Wiremu.
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Margam... and So by Sudha Rao (Part 2 of 2)
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:11 GMT
Poet Sudha Rao reflects on the challenges facing a teenage Indian girl who, in 1968, arrives with her family to live in Dunedin. Told by Rebecca Gregory.
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Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:11 GMT
What might nostalgia look like in sixty years or so? And will there be any meaning to the idea of leaving things behind? Told by Harriet Prebble.
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Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:11 GMT
Linda Collins' remarkable and very personal account of her teenage daughter's funeral. Told by Denise O'Connell.
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Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:11 GMT
Finding a place between two cultures means some connections with your birth culture may become frayed and broken. Told by Cris Cucerzan.
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Pickle and Jam by Adrienne M Frater
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:11 GMT
For Scarlet desperation is the mother of invention. Told by Rachel Foreman.
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Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:11 GMT
A young woman's experience of racial micro-aggression is complicated for her by her friend's annoying partner. Told by Lynda Chanwai-Earl.
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Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:11 GMT
A quick stopover in Rotorua doesn't quite work out as expected. Told by Jack Sergent.
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Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:11 GMT
Dad never gets angry nor flustered - that is as long as you don't bring up your scepticism about his claim to have had a colourful childhood friend called Rumbo. Told by Simon Leary.
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Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:11 GMT
A dystopian future in a southern, climate-changed continent. A small community is changed forever by the arrival of long-awaited rain. Told by Clare Moleta.
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Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:10 GMT
It's a brave person who thinks that it's safe to give names her or his chooks. Told by Heather O'Carroll.
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He Totara Wahi Rua He Kai Na Te Ahi by Carolyn Cossey
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:10 GMT
A story told from the perspective of Tane - God of the forest - about a pair of Huia and their fiery encounter with European settlers. Told by Jim Moriarty.
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Home for Dinner by Rachel O'Connor
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:10 GMT
Jack disembarks after active service during the Great War and heads for home. But what sort of welcome awaits him? Told by Alex Greig.
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It was all on account of the Dog by Barbara Uini
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:10 GMT
A shaggy dog story about a man, a cow and a dog. Told by Nick Blake.
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I Love You Darling Loretta by Lynne Roberston
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:10 GMT
A sex worker and her friends exchange health and safety tips and their thoughts on Kim Kardashian. Told by Carrie Green.
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Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:10 GMT
An evocative portrait of the closeted life of a gay male in 1930's Wellington. Told by Alex Greig.
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Jellyfish Blue by Janey Street
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:10 GMT
A young woman realises she is unquestionably attracted to other women. When she nervously confides this to her favourite aunty the response is not at all what she hopes for. Told by Danielle Meldrum.
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Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:10 GMT
What you need to know about relationships. And all with a Pacific Island twist, of course. Told by Stacey Leilua.
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Margam... and So by Sudha Rao (Part 1 of 2)
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:10 GMT
Poet Sudha Rao reflects on the challenges facing a teenage Indian girl who, in 1968, arrives with her family to live in Dunedin Told by Rebecca Gregory
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Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:09 GMT
Michael is never alone, but he's lonely. Told by George Henare.
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Christmas Eve 1969 by Tom Romeo
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:09 GMT
Gordo and his mother drive through snow in search of a Christmas tree, but the shadow of the boys' absent father dampens their spirits. Told by KC Kelly.
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Cruisin' in Sumner by Ruth Kelly
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:09 GMT
A well-observed and evocative story of young love, sacrifice and loss set in a boy-racer's car cruising the Christchurch suburb of Sumner. Told by Esther Rose Green.
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Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:09 GMT
Dan is worried about his daughter's leaving home, but he's also afraid of making new personal connections for himself. But life can surprise. Told by Peter Hambleton.
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Dear Mum by Steve Braunias (Part 4 of 5)
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:09 GMT
A warm, witty and nostalgic series of 5 letters written and read by Steve Braunias.
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Dear Mum by Steve Braunias (Part 5 of 5)
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:09 GMT
A warm, witty and nostalgic series of 5 letters written and read by Steve Braunias.
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Dear Mum by Steve Braunias (Part 3 of 5)
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:09 GMT
A warm, witty and nostalgic series of 5 letters written and read by Steve Braunias.
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Dear Mum by Steve Braunias (Part 2 of 5)
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:09 GMT
A warm, witty and nostalgic series of 5 letters written and read by Steve Braunias.
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Dear Mum by Steve Braunias (Part 1 of 5)
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:09 GMT
A warm, witty and nostalgic series of 5 letters written and read by Steve Braunias.
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Can You Tolerate This? - Witches, and On Breathing by Ashleigh Young
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:09 GMT
Two stories. One exploring body image and the other personal fitness... or lack of it! Told by Ashleigh Young.
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Calamity Jane by Susy Pointon (Part 1 of 3)
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:08 GMT
Jane the 58 year old, very fit 'artist' moves into the spare room. All goes well until Darrell (the son of the house owner) returns from Australia and experiences Jane's fitness first hand. Told by Denise O'Connell.
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Calamity Jane by Susy Pointon (Part 2 of 3)
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:08 GMT
Jane the 58 year old, very fit 'artist' moves into the spare room. All goes well until Darrell (the son of the house owner) returns from Australia and experiences Jane's fitness first hand. Told by Denise O'Connell.
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Calamity Jane by Susy Pointon (Part 3 of 3)
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:08 GMT
Jane the 58 year old, very fit 'artist' moves into the spare room. All goes well until Darrell (the son of the house owner) returns from Australia and experiences Jane's fitness first hand. Told by Denise O'Connell.
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Budget Christmas by Susy Pointon (Part 1 of 2)
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:08 GMT
Dad has the kids to stay for Christmas but only has $67 'til benefit day. Told by Alex Greig.
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Budget Christmas by Susy Pointon (Part 2 of 2)
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:08 GMT
Dad has the kids for Christmas but only has $67 'til benefit day. Told by Alex Greig.
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Can You Tolerate This? - The Te Kuiti Underground by Ashleigh Young (Part 2 of 2)
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:08 GMT
Punk Music, growing up in Te Kuiti, and so much more... Told by Ashleigh Young.
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Can You Tolerate This? - Window Seat by Ashleigh Young (Part 2 of 2)
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:08 GMT
A memorable encounter on a trans Tasman flight. Told by Ashleigh Young.
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Can You Tolerate This? - She Cannot Work by Ashleigh Young
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:08 GMT
An exploration of the writers process, or to be more accurate, something getting in the way of her process. Told by Ashleigh Young.
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Can You Tolerate This? - Window Seat by Ashleigh Young (Part 1 of 2)
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:08 GMT
A memorable encounter on a trans-Tasman flight. Told by Ashleigh Young.
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Can You Tolerate This? -The Te Kuiti Underground by Ashleigh Young (Part 1 of 2)
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:08 GMT
Punk Music, growing up in Te Kuiti, and so much more... Told by Ashleigh Young.
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Boss Bitch.com by Catarina de Peters Leitão
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 01:40:07 GMT
Being a member of the Coastie Salon is just one part of the strong community on the Coast and the web of mutal support built by the women who live there. Told by Carrie Green.
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At the Compassionate Restaurant by Elizabeth Smither
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 01:40:07 GMT
A woman takes over a restaurant and finds she has to re-orientate the staff and clientele to her philosophy of fine dining. Told by Susan Curnow.
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