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 #025 - The Napier Siege

Season 5 / Episode 25
In May 2009, three Napier police officers entered Jan Molenaar's home searching for drugs. The execution of a simple search warrant turned into a three day stand-off and ended with two deaths.
Contains discussions of violence
A Defence Force LAV (light armoured vehicle) heads up Chaucer Road during the Napier Siege.

Case #026 - Alicia O'Reilly

Season 5 / Episode 26
On August 16, 1980, 6 year-old Alicia O'Reilly was found dead in her bed, in the room she shared with her 8-year-old sister. For years the case has gone unsolved, but police are currently following up new leads
Alicia O'Reilly

Case #027 - Margery Hopegood

Season 5 / Episode 27
The 1992 murder of English tourist, Margery Hopegood, stunned the country. She was in New Zealand to discover her roots, but was stabbed to death in a Hamilton toilet block.
Contains discussions of violence
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Case #028 - The Waterfront Robbery

Season 5 / Episode 28
It's one of the most brazen robberies in New Zealand's history. In November 1956, Auckland mobsters made off with the equivalent today of $1 million after breaking into the Waterfront Industry Commission's offices.
Contains discussions of violence
Wanted: Trevor Nash

Case #029 - David McNee

Season 5 / Episode 29
David McNee was beaten to death in his own home in 2003. His killer was found guilty of manslaughter after using a provocation defence referred to as the 'gay panic' defence.
Contains discussions of violence
David McNee in 1998.

Case #030 - Emily Longley

Season 5 / Episode 30
In 2011, 17 year-old Emily Longley was strangled to death by her boyfriend. Her father, Mark Longley, recounts the battle for justice and the healing process.
Contains discussions of violence
Emily and Mark Longley (Supplied)

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