The Long Read from Stuff

NZ's baby scoop era marks a dark time in our country's history, where children were stolen from their mothers under a state-know-best policy.

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CREDITS

Written and read by Paula Penfold

Produced by Jen Black

Audio editing by Connor Scott

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