Podcasts by The Long Way Home
Bruce Hopkins takes his father and brother's ashes back home to Stewart Island. But he’s taking the long way there; walking the length of New Zealand on Te Araroa trail.
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Come On Over from 2018-04-30T14:00
Bruce Hopkins is still hoping he'll meet Shania Twain. It's not looking likely.
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Going for the Record from 2018-04-23T14:00
Weddings and wading knee-deep in snow on the way to Wanaka...it's been a bit of a week for Bruce Hopkins.
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Ford Every Stream from 2018-04-16T14:00
50 rivers in one day? That's nothing for Bruce Hopkins.
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Reaching the Topp from 2018-04-09T13:00
Bruce meets up with some hunters in the hills before finding a long lost friend and then dropping in on Lynda Topp.
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The Big Three from 2018-04-02T14:00
Bruce Hopkins ticks off the last of three big challenges on Te Araroa.
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Eat All the Pizza! from 2018-03-26T14:00
Bruce Hopkins begins his crossing of Waiau pass, but is dreaming of other things.
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The Smell of Fear from 2018-03-19T14:00
As he traverses the Richmond Ranges, Bruce Hopkins solves an age-old mystery.
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Late Starts and Duck Farts from 2018-03-12T14:00
The big climb begins! Bruce takes on the Richmond Ranges.
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Queen of the Cicadas from 2018-03-05T14:00
Bruce Hopkins is in Te Wai Pounamu, beginning the second leg of Te Araroa.
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A Tumble in the Tararuas from 2018-02-26T14:00
At last Bruce finishes off the North Island section of Te Araroa Trail - but not without a close shave in the tops of the Tararuas.
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Whanganui Whanau from 2018-02-19T14:00
Bruce Hopkins spends five fabulous days on the Whanganui River. He finds some amazing friends and (not-so-amazingly) retains his reputation for losing stuff.
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Mist and Magnificence from 2018-02-12T13:00
Bruce Hopkins takes on the Tongariro Crossing against the flow of trampers coming the other way. Produced by Bruce Hopkins and Justin Gregory. Executive producer Tim Watkin
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As if the Jigsaw Puzzle Wasn't Hard Enough from 2018-02-05T13:00
Bruce Hopkins fills in more of the bits he has missed on the Te Araroa trail.
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Dances with Bulls from 2018-01-29T16:00
After an extended layoff Bruce is given a roaring send off when he resumes his journey.
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A Bit of a Dogleg from 2018-01-22T14:00
Bruce Hopkins faces yet another setback. This one might be a bit more serious.
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A Bit of a Jigsaw Puzzle from 2018-01-15T14:00
Bruce Hopkins fills in some of the missing pieces of Te Araroa jigsaw puzzle.
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Another World from 2018-01-08T14:00
4th generation Stewart Islander Bruce Hopkins chats to 3rd generation Islander Colleen Hopkins - his mum.
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The 1000 Yard Stare from 2018-01-01T14:00
Bruce Hopkins takes time out from walking Te Araroa to catch up with RNZ producer Justin Gregory.
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I'll Be Home For Christmas from 2017-12-25T14:00
Bruce Hopkins beds down in a DOC Hut - in someone's backyard! Produced by Bruce Hopkins and Justin Gregory.
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Hop, Skip and Jump from 2017-12-18T17:00
Bruce Hopkins hunkers down in Te Kuiti and meets a couple with a fascinating tale to tell. Produced by Bruce Hopkins and Justin Gregory. Executive Producer Tim Watkins.
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High and Dry from 2017-12-11T14:00
Bruce has a brainwave - but it's a bit too late. Produced by Bruce Hopkins and Justin Gregory. Executive Producer Tim Watkins.
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Have You Seen My Father and Brother from 2017-12-04T14:00
On a rest day in Auckland, disaster strikes when Bruce loses something irreplaceable.
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Blue and Fortunate Water from 2017-11-20T14:00
While he recovers from injury, Bruce recalls a conversation with Te Araroa founder Geoff Chapple.
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Lost and Found from 2017-11-06T14:00
Bruce meets old friends and new on the trail south of Russell but an unexpected event puts the future in doubt.
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Four Forests in Four Days from 2017-10-30T14:00
Dreaming of ginger beer and ice cream, Bruce climbs the high hills of the Northland forests to get back to his old home in the Bay of Islands. Produced by Bruce Hopkins and Justin Gregory.
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90 Mile Beach from 2017-10-23T14:00
With a heavy pack and a lot of nerves, Bruce is underway, measuring the length of 90 Mile Beach and recalling dangerous days fishing off the Northland coast.
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The Long Way Home from 2017-10-16T14:00
Whenua, whakapapa, whanau. Bruce Hopkins walks Te Araroa to take his father and brother's ashes back home to Stewart Island. Produced by Bruce Hopkins and Justin Gregory.
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The Long Way Home - Coming Soon! from 2017-10-12T19:00
Whenua, whakapapa, whanau. In a new podcast series available from 16 October, Bruce Hopkins walks Te Araroa to take his father and brother's ashes back home to Stewart Island. Here's a quick taste.
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