Short Story Stack

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 Audio

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 Audio

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.

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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.

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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.

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Punk Music, growing up in Te Kuiti, and so much more…

Told by Ashleigh Young Audio

Punk Music, growing up in Te Kuiti, and so much more…

Told by Ashleigh Young Audio

An exploration of the writers process, or to be more accurate, something getting in the way of her process.

Told by Ashleigh Young Audio

A memorable encounter on a trans-Tasman flight.

Told by Ashleigh Young Audio

A memorable encounter on a trans Tasman flight.

Told by Ashleigh Young Audio

Two stories. One exploring body image and the other personal fitness ... or lack of it!

Told by Ashleigh Young Audio

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 Audio

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 Audio

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 Audio

A warm, witty and nostalgic series of 5 letters written and read by Steve Braunias.

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A warm, witty and nostalgic series of 5 letters written and read by Steve Braunias.

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A warm, witty and nostalgic series of 5 letters written and read by Steve Braunias.

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A warm, witty and nostalgic series of 5 letters written and read by Steve Braunias. Audio

A warm, witty and nostalgic series of 5 letters written and read by Steve Braunias. Audio

Michael is never alone, but he's lonely.

Told by George Henare Audio

It's a brave person who thinks that it's safe to give names her or his chooks.

Told by Heather O'Carroll Audio

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 Audio

Jack disembarks after active service during the Great War and heads for home.  But what sort of welcome awaits him?

Told by Alex Greig Audio

A sex worker and her friends exchange health and safety tips and their thoughts on Kim Kardashian.

Told by Carrie Green Audio

A shaggy dog story about a man, a cow and a dog.

Told by Nick Blake Audio

An evocative portrait of the closeted life of a gay male in 1930's Wellington.

Told by Alex Greig Audio

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

What you need to know about relationships. And all with a Pacific Island twist, of course.

Told by Stacey Leilua Audio