The Lodge

In a world obsessed with wellbeing - would you put your health in the hands of a cult? A cautionary tale about the consequences of going alternative, when wellness becomes a matter of life & death.

Hosted and produced by Phil Vine

Image of a smiling woman with her hands raised in the air in a "praising" style. The words "The Lodge" appear above her hands. Her eyes are covered with a teared page rip across her face and across the image below. There are mountains in the distance behind her. The image is in a purple wash.

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Credits

Phil Vine

Host, Writer and Producer
Ben Pierce
Audio Engineer
Jeremy Ansell
Audio Engineer
Rangi Powick
Audio Engineer
Tim Watkin
Executive Editor, Audio
Briana Juretich-Greig
Production Coordinator
Amrita Marks
Graphics

Thanks to RNZ producers Justin Gregory, William Ray and Liz Garton for their ongoing help with the project.

Read more about the series on the RNZ website here

Awards

Apple Podcasts

Top New Shows 2025

Apple Podcasts

Top Episodes 2025 (Distant Bells)

Apple Podcasts

Top Series 2025

Spotify

Breakout Kiwi Creators for 2025

Spotify

Best Docos of 2025

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