The Long Way Home

RNZ

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. read less
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Introducing The Long Way Home
Oct 12 2017
Introducing The Long Way Home
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.

Episodes

Introducing The Long Way Home
Oct 12 2017
Introducing The Long Way Home
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.
The Long Way Home
Oct 16 2017
The Long Way Home
Whenua, whakapapa, whanau. Bruce Hopkins walks Te Araroa to take his father and brother's ashes back home to Stewart Island.
90 Mile Beach
Oct 22 2017
90 Mile Beach
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.
Four Forests in Four Days
Oct 30 2017
Four Forests in Four Days
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.
Lost and Found
Nov 5 2017
Lost and Found
Bruce meets old friends and new on the trail south of Russell but an unexpected event puts the future in doubt.
Bung
Nov 13 2017
Bung
After an accident on the trail, The Long Way Home gets just that little bit longer for Bruce Hopkins.
Blue and Fortunate Water
Nov 19 2017
Blue and Fortunate Water
While he recovers from injury, Bruce recalls a conversation with Te Araroa founder Geoff Chapple.
Take Two
Nov 27 2017
Take Two
After a frustrating injury break, Bruce Hopkins is back on the trail once more, beginning again from where he was forced to stop.
Have You Seen My Father and Brother
Dec 4 2017
Have You Seen My Father and Brother
On a rest day in Auckland, disaster strikes when Bruce loses something irreplaceable.
High and Dry
Dec 11 2017
High and Dry
Bruce has a brainwave - but it's a bit too late.
Hop, Skip and Jump
Dec 18 2017
Hop, Skip and Jump
Bruce Hopkins hunkers down in Te Kuiti and meets a couple with a fascinating tale to tell.
I'll Be Home For Christmas
Dec 24 2017
I'll Be Home For Christmas
Bruce Hopkins beds down in a DOC Hut - in someone's backyard!
The 1000 Yard Stare
Dec 31 2017
The 1000 Yard Stare
Bruce Hopkins takes time out from walking Te Araroa to catch up with RNZ producer Justin Gregory.
Another World
Jan 7 2018
Another World
4th generation Stewart Islander Bruce Hopkins chats to 3rd generation Islander Colleen Hopkins - his mum.
A Bit of a Jigsaw Puzzle
Jan 14 2018
A Bit of a Jigsaw Puzzle
Bruce Hopkins fills in some of the missing pieces of Te Araroa jigsaw puzzle.
A Bit of a Dogleg
Jan 21 2018
A Bit of a Dogleg
Bruce Hopkins faces yet another setback. This one might be a bit more serious.
Dances with Bulls
Jan 29 2018
Dances with Bulls
After an extended layoff Bruce is given a roaring send off when he resumes his journey.
As if the Jigsaw Puzzle Wasn't Hard Enough
Feb 5 2018
As if the Jigsaw Puzzle Wasn't Hard Enough
Bruce Hopkins fills in more of the bits he has missed on the Te Araroa trail.
Mist and Magnificence
Feb 12 2018
Mist and Magnificence
Bruce Hopkins takes on the Tongariro Crossing against the flow of trampers coming the other way.
Whanganui Whānau
Feb 19 2018
Whanganui Whānau
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.