Short Story Stack
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Waitapu - Snapshot of a Woman by Helen Margaret Waaka
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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.Go to this episode on rn...
The Cold City by Sarah Ell
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Alice learns how to fend for herself in the unforgiving world of late 19th century Melbourne. Told by Hannah Banks.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for...
The Rising Road by Rachel O'Connor
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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.Go to ...
Under the Bridge by Josie Shapiro
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A tooth and claw dystopian tale set in a climate-changed, unforgiving Auckland. Told by Alex Greig.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Tokikapu by Stacey Teague
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Air Fish by Caleb Harris
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 - someon...
Waitapu - Hineraumati by Helen Margaret Waaka
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 partici...
Waitapu - A Sense of Belonging by Helen Margaret Waaka (Part 1 of 2)
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ruby comes back to Waitapu. After many years living in Australia she is uncertain as to what she'll find. Told by Tina Cook.Go to this episode on rnz....
Waitapu - A Sense of Belonging by Helen Margaret Waaka (Part 2 of 2)
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ruby comes back to Waitapu. After many years living in Australia she is uncertain as to what she'll find. Told by Tina Cook.Go to this episode on rnz....
Waitapu - The Pool by Helen Margaret Waaka
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 W...
Margam... and So by Sudha Rao (Part 2 of 2)
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Grego...
Nostalgia by KL Griffiths
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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.Go to...
Not Ash by Linda Collins
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Linda Collins' remarkable and very personal account of her teenage daughter's funeral. Told by Denise O'Connell.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for mo...
Phone Calls by Cris Cucerzan
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Finding a place between two cultures means some connections with your birth culture may become frayed and broken. Told by Cris Cucerzan.Go to this epi...
Pickle and Jam by Adrienne M Frater
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For Scarlet desperation is the mother of invention. Told by Rachel Foreman.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Potluck by Sharon Lam
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A young woman's experience of racial micro-aggression is complicated for her by her friend's annoying partner. Told by Lynda Chanwai-Earl.Go to this e...
Rotovegas by David Glynn
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A quick stopover in Rotorua doesn't quite work out as expected. Told by Jack Sergent.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Rumbo by Rebecca Reilly
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ca...
Safer by Clare Moleta
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 M...
Freedom by Jane Cherry
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's a brave person who thinks that it's safe to give names her or his chooks. Told by Heather O'Carroll.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more deta...
He Totara Wahi Rua He Kai Na Te Ahi by Carolyn Cossey
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Mor...
Home for Dinner by Rachel O'Connor
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jack disembarks after active service during the Great War and heads for home. But what sort of welcome awaits him? Told by Alex Greig.Go to this epis...
It was all on account of the Dog by Barbara Uini
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A shaggy dog story about a man, a cow and a dog. Told by Nick Blake.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
I Love You Darling Loretta by Lynne Roberston
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A sex worker and her friends exchange health and safety tips and their thoughts on Kim Kardashian. Told by Carrie Green.Go to this episode on rnz.co.n...
Jack by Anthony Lapwood
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An evocative portrait of the closeted life of a gay male in 1930's Wellington. Told by Alex Greig.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Jellyfish Blue by Janey Street
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Love Rules by Maria Samuela
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What you need to know about relationships. And all with a Pacific Island twist, of course. Told by Stacey Leilua.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for m...
Margam... and So by Sudha Rao (Part 1 of 2)
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Gregor...
Facebook Redux by Nic Low
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Michael is never alone, but he's lonely. Told by George Henare.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Christmas Eve 1969 by Tom Romeo
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Kel...
Cruisin' in Sumner by Ruth Kelly
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Est...
Dan Alone by Tanya Ashcroft
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Dear Mum by Steve Braunias (Part 4 of 5)
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A warm, witty and nostalgic series of 5 letters written and read by Steve Braunias.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Dear Mum by Steve Braunias (Part 5 of 5)
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A warm, witty and nostalgic series of 5 letters written and read by Steve Braunias.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Dear Mum by Steve Braunias (Part 3 of 5)
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A warm, witty and nostalgic series of 5 letters written and read by Steve Braunias. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Dear Mum by Steve Braunias (Part 2 of 5)
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A warm, witty and nostalgic series of 5 letters written and read by Steve Braunias. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Dear Mum by Steve Braunias (Part 1 of 5)
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A warm, witty and nostalgic series of 5 letters written and read by Steve Braunias. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Can You Tolerate This? - Witches, and On Breathing by Ashleigh Young
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Two stories. One exploring body image and the other personal fitness... or lack of it! Told by Ashleigh Young.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more...
Calamity Jane by Susy Pointon (Part 1 of 3)
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Calamity Jane by Susy Pointon (Part 2 of 3)
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Calamity Jane by Susy Pointon (Part 3 of 3)
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Budget Christmas by Susy Pointon (Part 1 of 2)
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dad has the kids to stay for Christmas but only has $67 'til benefit day. Told by Alex Greig.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Budget Christmas by Susy Pointon (Part 2 of 2)
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dad has the kids for Christmas but only has $67 'til benefit day. Told by Alex Greig.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Can You Tolerate This? - The Te Kuiti Underground by Ashleigh Young (Part 2 of 2)
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Punk Music, growing up in Te Kuiti, and so much more... Told by Ashleigh Young.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Can You Tolerate This? - Window Seat by Ashleigh Young (Part 2 of 2)
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A memorable encounter on a trans Tasman flight. Told by Ashleigh Young.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Can You Tolerate This? - She Cannot Work by Ashleigh Young
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An exploration of the writers process, or to be more accurate, something getting in the way of her process. Told by Ashleigh Young.Go to this episode ...
Can You Tolerate This? - Window Seat by Ashleigh Young (Part 1 of 2)
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A memorable encounter on a trans-Tasman flight. Told by Ashleigh Young.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Can You Tolerate This? -The Te Kuiti Underground by Ashleigh Young (Part 1 of 2)
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Punk Music, growing up in Te Kuiti, and so much more... Told by Ashleigh Young.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Boss Bitch.com by Catarina de Peters Leitão
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 the...
At the Compassionate Restaurant by Elizabeth Smither
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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.Go to...