Crimes NZ

Dig into the biggest crimes in New Zealan history with the investigators and journalists who know the cases best.

Contains violent themes.

Hosted by Jesse Mulligan

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Case #018 - The Kidnapping of Baby Kahu

Season 3 / Episode 18
In 2002, an armed stranger snatched Baby Kahu from her stroller and held her for ransom for nine long days.
Contains discussions of violence
Case #018 - The Kidnapping of Baby Kahushared with you
NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 22: Baby Kahu Durie back home safe and well after been kidnapped on Saturday 13th April while out on a walk with mother Donna Hall and 2 teenage cousins.

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Case #013 - Teresa Cormack

Season 3 / Episode 13
Six-year old Teresa Cormack went missing in 1987. Her body was found 10 days later. For 15 years her murder remained unsolved, until investigators got the breakthrough of the century.
Contains discussions of violence
Teresa Cormack

Case #014 - Christine and Amber Lundy

Season 3 / Episode 14
In 2002, Mark Lundy was found guilty of killing his wife Christine and 7-year old daughter Amber, but investigative journalist Mike White has some questions about the prosecution's case.
Contains discussions of violence
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Case #015 - Coral-Ellen Burrows

Season 3 / Episode 15
Coral-Ellen Burrows was reported missing on September 9th, 2003. She was six years old. Former detective John Gualter worked on the case, known as Operation Reef.
Contains discussions of violence
An image shared by Police when Coral Burrows was reported missing

Case #016 - How To Murder Your Wife

Season 3 / Episode 16
The details of the 1977 murder of Betty Benning were so bizarre, movie producer Philly De Lacey turned it into a black comedy.
Contains discussions of violence
How to Murder Your Wife (TVNZ)

Case #017 - The Bombing of the Rainbow Warrior

Season 3 / Episode 17
The 1985 bombing of the Rainbow Warrior is described as the first act of terrorism against New Zealand. An assault which claimed the life of Greenpeace photographer Fernando Pereira.
Contains discussions of violence
The Greenpeace flagship Rainbow Warrior lying in Auckland harbour after it was bombed in 1985.

Case #018 - The Kidnapping of Baby Kahu

Season 3 / Episode 18
In 2002, an armed stranger snatched Baby Kahu from her stroller and held her for ransom for nine long days.
Contains discussions of violence
Case #018 - The Kidnapping of Baby Kahushared with you
NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 22: Baby Kahu Durie back home safe and well after been kidnapped on Saturday 13th April while out on a walk with mother Donna Hall and 2 teenage cousins.

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