The Lodge

← The Lodge26 Jun 2025 · 40 min

Quiet Death Toll

Quiet Death Toll26 Jun 202540 min

<p>Phil delves into the enigmatic world of Takaro Lodge, a wellness retreat in New Zealand that doubled as a high-end luxury resort. We uncover the mysterious practices of its founder, Chinese grandmaster Aiping Wang and meet Warwick, a Kiwi actor who’s hoping that Aiping’s energy treatment will cure his HIV. From Fiordland National Park to the guru’s energy clinics in Europe and the US, how far will people go and what will they believe in the pursuit of wellness?</p><p><em>For articles and images from the series, visit the RNZ website here: <a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/thelodge">www.rnz.co.nz/thelodge</a></em></p><p><a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/the-lodge?share=2e91c12f-55fd-4543-8602-eb7c87920956">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a></p>