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Mr Lyttle Meets Mr Big - Coming Soon
The Mr Big technique is a powerful tool used to get criminals to confess. But is it fair? Is it just? Or does it lead to false convictions? Audio
Case #049 - The Trial of Pedro Cleven
Welcome back to Season 8 of Crimes NZ. In this episode, we hear about one of our country's most sensational trials - that of headhunters gang member Pedro Cleven. Audio
Psychologist says John Beckenridge wanted to punish ex by taking son
He has been described as 'controlling, coercive and running out of options'.
Lawyer admitted to the bar despite dishonesty and child assault convictions
A lawyer who was once described by a judge as a "conman" was admitted to the bar despite the Law Society knowing he had a long history of dishonesty convictions as well as serving time in prison for…
Beckenridge mystery: Stepfather in dire financial state before disappearance
A detective has told a Coroner's hearing that John Beckenridge was in a dire financial position at the time he went missing with his stepson, Mike.
Brother of Whakaari victim speaks out on Worksafe failure
The brother of a man who died after the tragic Whakaari/White Island eruption says a guilty plea by GNS Science means it's taking the rap for the failings of others.
The Crown Research Institute this… Audio
Beckenridge mystery: Stepfather, boy used code names in texts, witness says
The coroner's hearing looking into the disappearance of John Beckenridge and his stepson has been told about two code names used in text messages sent by the former.
Whakaari eruption: Island's owners fail to have charges against them dismissed
The owners of Whakaari / White Island have failed to have charges against them thrown out.
St Lukes road rage shooting accused has charges upgraded
The man, who has interim name suppression, appeared in the Auckland District Court today via audio-visual link.
"I felt like I was yelling into a deep, dark hole" - Alan Hall case
A journalist who uncovered crucial evidence about Alan Hall's case, which Crown Law then failed to act upon for four years, is calling for a Royal Commission of Inquiry into how the case was handled… Audio
Hall family investigator unhappy with report exonerating crown
The investigation into the Alan Hall miscarriage of justice case has exonerated crown lawyers of any wrong doing.
The Supreme Court last year cleared Mr Hall of the 1985 murder of Arthur Easton and… Audio
Crown Law cleared of mistakes in wrongful conviction
An independent report has cleared Crown Law of any wrongdoing despite it failing to act on evidence of Alan Hall's innocence four years ago.
The Supreme Court last year cleared Mr Hall of the 1985… Audio
Beckenridge disappearance: Clothes found washed up with names written on
Mike Beckenridge's name was written on labels of clothing that washed up near Southland's Curio Bay following the disappearance of the 11-year-old and his stepfather John Beckenridge, a coroner has…
Police says Jaz brothers' Mama Hooch attacks 'disturbing'
Police say it was disturbing to see how two brothers used Christchurch bar Mama Hooch to prey on victims.
Ex-government worker gets home detention for Christmas sexual assault on colleage
A former government worker has been given home detention for sexually violating a work colleague after a Christmas work function.
Beckenridge disappearance: Witness describes seeing pair
A woman has told a Coroner's Court she recognised 11-year-old Mike Zhou-Beckenridge and his step dad, John Beckenridge instantly in Bali - months after their disappearance.
The pair were last seen in… Audio
Te Whatu Ora takes court action against nurses striking
Exhausted nurses are working sick and injured, missing meal breaks, and living with fear of making a fatal mistake. But their bosses say plans for a one-hour strike are unlawful.
Coroner hearing into Beckenridge disappearance
A Coroner's hearing has been told a man who went missing in 2015 with his 11-year-old step-son was very controlling and possessive. John Beckenridge and his son Mike Zhou-Beckenridge disappeared in… Audio
Coroner to decide whether missing boy and stepfather are likely alive or dead
A coroner's hearing this week will determine if there is enough evidence to indicate John Beckenridge and his step-son Mike Zhao-Beckenridge are dead.
Man charged with arson after fatal hostel fire
A man will appear in court this afternoon on two counts of arson in relation to Tuesday's deadly fire, and police are not ruling out further serious charges. At least six people died in the fire at… Audio
