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A Moment In CrimeNZ's most brutal killer? The story of RSA triple murderer William BellIn December 2001, William Bell stormed into the Mt Wellington-Panmure Returned Services Association premises and brutally attacked four innocent people. Club president Bill Absolum, club member Wayne Johnson and cleaner Mary Hobson died. Susan Couch survived - just. Bell left the mother-of-one for dead with broken arms and severe head injuries that caused a stroke. She lost about 80 per cent of her blood and ambulance officers later said she came as close to dying as she could get. Bell was on parole at the time of the murders and already...2025-07-1656 min
Heather du Plessis-Allan DriveShayne Currie: NZME Editor-at-Large on TVNZ launching an independent review into news contentTVNZ is set to launch an independent review of its news content to check for balance and bias. This follows Media Minister Paul Goldsmith expressing interest in seeing trust in media improve - particularly for the state broadcasters. NZME Editor-at-Large Shayne Currie says viewers have taken issue with the 'editorialising' of the news. "The reporter comes in at the end and gives an opinion or analysis that the viewer might take issue with. The feedback that we get a lot of is - just report the news." LISTEN ABOVE...2025-07-0803 min
Best of BusinessShayne Currie: NZME Editor-at-Large on TVNZ launching an independent review into news contentTVNZ is set to launch an independent review of its news content to check for balance and bias. This follows Media Minister Paul Goldsmith expressing interest in seeing trust in media improve - particularly for the state broadcasters. NZME Editor-at-Large Shayne Currie says viewers have taken issue with the 'editorialising' of the news. "The reporter comes in at the end and gives an opinion or analysis that the viewer might take issue with. The feedback that we get a lot of is - just report the news." LISTEN ABOVE...2025-07-0803 minHeather du Plessis-Allan DriveThomas Coughlan: NZ Herald political editor on Chris Hipkins's comments towards NZMELabour leader Chris Hipkins raised a few eyebrows after he offered his theory about why ram-raids don't get as much media coverage anymore. In an earlier interview on ZB's Wellington Mornings, Chris Hipkins claimed NZME's 'Tory owners' decided not to put ram-raids on the front page anymore - in order to put the National Party in a better light. NZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan says data shows ram-raids have dropped significantly over the last year. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-07-0206 minA Moment In CrimeDepraved, brutal and callous: The murder of Yanfei BaoOn June 13, Chinese national Tingjun Cao was jailed for life for the murder of Christchurch real estate agent and mother Yanfei Bao. Bao, 44, was stabbed to death in July 2023 and buried in a shallow grave on a farm outside Christchurch. She was not found for more than a year. The crime shocked New Zealand and this month on Herald podcast A Moment In Crime senior journalist and host Anna Leask tells the story of Yanfei and her killer. In this episode Leask goes inside the courtroom to Cao’s sentencing and yo...2025-06-271h 25Heather du Plessis-Allan DriveSteven Joyce: former Finance Minister on his new role on NZME's boardCanadian billionaire Jim Grenon and former Finance Minister, Steven Joyce, have won positions on integrated media company NZME's board. Board positions were voted on today in a shareholder meeting - where current chair Barbara Chapman stepped down. Joyce is set to chair, and he says he's got an eye on the company's future. "It's about not necessarily slavishly following social media - it's striking your own path." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-06-0307 minBest of BusinessSteven Joyce: former Finance Minister on his new role on NZME's boardCanadian billionaire Jim Grenon and former Finance Minister, Steven Joyce, have won positions on integrated media company NZME's board. Board positions were voted on today in a shareholder meeting - where current chair Barbara Chapman stepped down. Joyce is set to chair, and he says he's got an eye on the company's future. "It's about not necessarily slavishly following social media - it's striking your own path." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-06-0307 minHeather du Plessis-Allan DriveDuncan Greive: Spinoff founder on Steven Joyce being nominated as an NZME board candidateNZME’s likely new chairman Steven Joyce says he hopes to unify the media company’s shareholders as much as possible, following two months of heated debate over the company’s performance and editorial endeavour. Joyce, a National Party Cabinet minister for three terms from 2008 and an experienced commercial media businessman, was today confirmed as a board nominee for NZME. Spinoff founder Duncan Greive says this is a smart manoeuvre. "If you were going to pick anyone out of this country to tie a bow on this...maybe it's not what everyone wanted, but eve...2025-05-0603 minBest of BusinessDuncan Greive: Spinoff founder on Steven Joyce being nominated as an NZME board candidateNZME’s likely new chairman Steven Joyce says he hopes to unify the media company’s shareholders as much as possible, following two months of heated debate over the company’s performance and editorial endeavour. Joyce, a National Party Cabinet minister for three terms from 2008 and an experienced commercial media businessman, was today confirmed as a board nominee for NZME. Spinoff founder Duncan Greive says this is a smart manoeuvre. "If you were going to pick anyone out of this country to tie a bow on this...maybe it's not what everyone wanted, but eve...2025-05-0603 min
The Front PageWill a new mayor be able to sort out Wellington's issues?Wellington City will have a new mayor by the end of this year. After previously committing to run for a second term, mayor Tory Whanau has pulled out of the race. It comes after her term was dominated by personal incidents and infighting between councillors – but she made her decision only a day after work finally started on the Golden Mile project. A number of men are running to take over the mayoral reins – with former Labour Minister Andrew Little just the latest to enter the competition. But whoever takes on the...2025-05-0117 minA Moment In CrimeNZ's worst youth offender? The life and many crimes of Paddy the 'baddy'Youth crime is a constant issue in New Zealand – and in the last few years, stories of ram raids, violent attacks and spree offending have dominated the headlines. Successive governments have tried to tackle the problem – introducing various policies, programs and plans and even changing legislation. There has been some success, but for some youth offenders, it seems there is nothing anyone can say or do to stop their often terrifying and relentless behaviour. In this episode of A Moment In Crime host Anna Leask examines the life of one of hte country's wors...2025-04-161h 10
MediawatchGreen shoots and dire data, NZME angst, easiest scoop everAre media confusing us with claims of green shoots in the economy at the same time as headlining more dire data? Also: the epic security fail at the top of the Trump regime that gave a journalist the easiest scoop he'll ever get - and the battle for control of NZME ramps up with a flurry of letters. But first -- it’s not news that our economy;s been going backwards - and the numbers on that don’t lie.But now some new numbers are on the way up - and that is news...2025-03-2941 minThe Front PageWhy does billionaire Jim Grenon want to replace NZME's board?A battle is underway for the future of one of New Zealand’s biggest media companies. Auckland-based Canadian billionaire Jim Grenon has in the last fortnight emerged as one of the biggest shareholders in NZME – the owner of the NZ Herald, Newstalk ZB and many music radio stations. And next month, he hopes to vote out the company’s current board members and install himself and three others at the company’s shareholder meeting. It’s the latest bit of turmoil to hit the media sector in this country, with nearly every major company se...2025-03-1618 minMediawatchNZME’s billionaire power play; a rash of resignations, Welly water woeConcern over a sudden change of editorial direction at NZME as a billionaire bids for control. Also: reporting Wellington’s water woes and a sudden rush of top-level resignations. The publisher of the Herald and owner of Newstalk ZB has told its investors it’s going to set “a new tone” for New Zealand and “share stories of economic success and positive momentum.” NZME also plans to roll out AI to shape the Herald homepage.All this will change what we see and read in the future. But NZME’s top brass now have another problem - a bi...2025-03-0832 minBest of BusinessMichael Wood: E tū negotiator on Canadian billionaire Jim Grenon's potential impact on NZMEAn Auckland-based Canadian billionaire previously linked to an alternative news venture has taken a substantial holding in media company NZME. NZME owns the NZ Herald, BusinessDesk and Newstalk ZB. E tū negotiator Michael Wood says many are concerned about a potential change in editorial direction. "The concern here is that we clearly have an individual that is highly motivated to take control of a major media entity in New Zealand and who is doing so, quite clearly, with the intent of promulgating a particular political perspective." LISTEN ABOVESee om...2025-03-0604 min
The FoldEmergency pod: A revolution at NZME?Glen Kyne joins Duncan Greive for an emergency episode of The Fold after an NZX announcement this afternoon revealed that new NZME shareholder James Grenon is seeking to clear the board and install a new set of directors, himself included. He owns 10% of its shares, and claims the backing of 37% more – putting him very close to a majority for the motion. There's a lot we don't know, and a lot of water to flow under the bridge – but Grenon's media history is very much preoccupied with particular culture war issues. Any attempt to introduce that approach to NZME would be a med...2025-03-0633 minBest of BusinessMichael Boggs: NZME chief executive on the company posting a $16 million full-year net lossMedia company NZME is considering separating its property brand OneRoof into an entirely new business. The company - which also owns Newstalk ZB and the New Zealand Herald - is reporting a full-year net loss of $16 million. Operating revenue is up 2 percent, but earnings are down by 3.6 percent. Chief Executive Michael Boggs says they're doing a strategic review of OneRoof. "How is it structured, and what is the best way of the shareholdings of that business? Should we own all of it - or should there be other shareholders in it...2025-02-2606 min
Sportstalk with D'Arcy WaldegraveChristopher Reive: NZME Super Rugby Fantasy maestro explains why you probably picked the wrong players for the first week of the compWe're a week into Super Rugby Fantasy and poor old D'Arcy Waldegrave still hasn't quite got his head around the optimal way to build his team. Luckily he called NZME Super Rugby fantasy maestro Christopher Reive into the studio to explain who the best-performing players were in the first week of the competition. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-02-1908 minA Moment In CrimeSick or twisted? The story of violent offender Anthony WhebleAnthony John Wheble is not as well-known as many of the criminals previously covered by A Moment in Crime - but he is considered of New Zealand’s most violent criminals. He has been in prison for more than a decade and he is serving as sentence with no end date, due to the severity and nature of his crimes. Wheble has tried to kill two fellow inmates with shanks - one who was confined to a wheelchair at the time with both legs in casts. The impression you get from the news stori...2025-02-1259 minBest of BusinessDuncan Grieve: Spinoff founder expects more industry cuts to come following NZME restructureA media commentator says cuts at NZME are just the latest in a troubled industry. NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB owner NZME is proposing a restructure, with a net loss of about 38 roles. Spinoff founder Duncan Grieve says all around the world massive cuts are taking place while other brands disappear completely. He says it's not a problem which is likely to go away. "It wouldn't shock me if this was just setting off another year of that - and it might not be anything like the biggest we're going to se...2025-01-2208 minA Moment In CrimeBad cops: New Zealand's deviant, murderous and offending police officersFrom the start of 2021 to November 2023 a total of 333 police staff - constabulary and non-sworn - were investigated for alleged criminal offending. The constabulary includes all of those from recruits right up to senior inspectors and top cops. Non sworn staff are in admin or support roles within the organisation. Of those investigated, 89 were charged. In some cases, employees faced multiple charges. They have murdered and raped people. They have stolen and lied. They’ve bought and sold drugs. They have abused children. They’ve assaulted their partners. They have been viol...2025-01-0858 min
The All Sport BreakfastAndrew Alderson: NZME Cricket Commentator on the third test between the Black Caps and EnglandA green carpet has been rolled out at Hamilton's Seddon Park for Tim Southee's 107th and final cricket test, in the third dead rubber against England starting at 11 this morning. One end of the ground has been named after Southee, which suggests he'll feature – unless some form of cruel joke is at play. The Alternative Commentary Collective has also organised the attendance of a life-sized camel, in reference to one of his nicknames. Black Caps captain Tom Latham has acknowledged Southee's value as a bowler and leader across more than 16 years but says his c...2024-12-1407 min
Flava BreakfastFULL SHOW: Stace's last show, we LOVE you!On today's podcast, we celebrate Stace's final show with the Flava Breakfast team. She has had an amazing 20 years with NZME and she will truly be missed. A variety of special guests including her whanau and old co-host Dave Fane and Oscar Kightley join her in studio. For more, follow our socials: Facebook Instagram Tik TokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-12-1346 minA Moment In CrimeMonsters among us: Ghastly tales of lesser known Kiwi crimes and criminalsIn the 19 years I have been a crime and justice reporter I have told countless stories about offending in New Zealand - who is behind it, who is hurt by it and the lasting impact. I’ve covered a lot of the really high-profile cases during that time - including more than 130 murders, and dozens upon dozens of prosecutions and trials for manslaughter, sexual assaults and abuse, domestic violence and child abuse. I’ve also written a lot about our country's most enduring cold cases and best-known historic crimes. In today’s episode of A Mom...2024-12-1159 minThe All Sport BreakfastAndrew Alderson: NZME Cricket Commentator previews day 2 of the second cricket test against EnglandNew Zealand will resume on 86 for five —trailing by 194 runs— on the second day of the second cricket test against England in Wellington. The visitors scored 280 - with Harry Brook belting 123. Black Caps all-rounder Nathan Smith says their batters largely delivered with aplomb, including nightwatchman Will O'Rourke. NZME Cricket Commentator Andrew Alderson joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the second day. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-12-0607 minA Moment In CrimeDeath in the street: The murder of Connor MorrisIn August 2014 Connor Morris was fatally injured during a street fight in West Auckland. He was struck in the head with a sickle-like tool and died instantly. Morris, 27, was a patched gang member, the son of a senior leader and was in a relationship with the daughter of one of New Zealand's most prominent broadcasters. His murder and the trial for the man responsible, was high profile. A Moment In Crime writer and host Anna Leask covered the trial and sentencing for the Herald and looks back a the case 10 years on, as the killer b...2024-10-231h 08
The SME StreamDuncan Bridgeman: NZME Managing Editor expresses his concerns with economic growth in the business communityMood of the boardroom survey, more than 100 of our top business leaders have had their say on the government, its ministers and the economy today. CEOs ranked the performance of the Cabinet Ministers with ‘1’ being not impressive and ‘5’ - very impressive. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon scored with 3.73 whilst keeping his cabinet focused on delivery and education, Minister Erica Stanford was top of the class for Minister Performance resulting with a score of 4.01. Simeon Brown, Nicola Willis and Chris Bishop came closely behind Stanford, Brown resulted with a score of 3.89, Willis and Bishop tied on 3.88.2024-10-0303 minBest of BusinessShayne Currie: NZME editor-at-large on Google threatening to pull out of New Zealand over Fair Digital News Bargaining BillTech giant Google is being accused of playing hardball with the Government and media companies over the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill. The bill would force Google to pay for the journalism and news content that help drive its business model. NZME editor-at-large Shayne Currie says it's unlikely Google will pull away from New Zealand altogether - despite the company's threats. "They will certainly be reviewing their stance - they've actually said publicly in their submission to Parliament for the Fair Digital News Bill that they will need to review operations in New...2024-09-1204 minBest of BusinessMichael Boggs: NZME chief executive on the tough trading environment impacting the media sectorNew Zealand Media and Entertainment (NZME) says its first-half revenue was slightly up on the year before, despite a tough trading environment. The media group behind the New Zealand Herald, BusinessDesk, Newstalk ZB and OneRoof reported a first-half net profit of $1.9 million, down 4.3 percent on the year before. However, there was a 3 percent lift in operating revenue and other income to $171 million. NZME chief executive Michael Boggs says the company will be in for a tough few months - but hope is returning to the economy. "We are seeing signs of i...2024-08-2706 minThe Front PageWhenua: NZ Herald project explores how Māori land passed into Pākeha ownershipAotearoa’s complicated history of land sales is the focus of a new series from the New Zealand Herald. Whenua: Our Land, Our History, is an interactive map showing how Māori land passed into Pākehā ownership and the stories surrounding it. It confronts questions some of us prefer not to ask because they raise uncomfortable issues about Aotearoa’s colonial legacy, and how those impacts are still being felt today. On The Front Page today, we get the story of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei with their Trust’s deputy chair, Ngarim...2024-07-2422 min
Unreal AudioGuess Who: The NZME Edition #7The Sound team bring you a bunch of NZME voices that you’ll know - but not as you know them... We asked these great people to let us AI-ify them for "Guess Who, the NZME Edition", using Eleven Labs Speech-to-Speech to completely change their voice. Listen until the end to reveal who the real voice is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-07-1900 minUnreal AudioGuess Who: The NZME Edition #6The Sound team bring you a bunch of NZME voices that you’ll know - but not as you know them... We asked these great people to let us AI-ify them for "Guess Who, the NZME Edition", using Eleven Labs Speech-to-Speech to completely change their voice. Listen until the end to reveal who the real voice is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-07-1900 minUnreal AudioGuess Who: The NZME Edition #5The Sound team bring you a bunch of NZME voices that you’ll know - but not as you know them... We asked these great people to let us AI-ify them for "Guess Who, the NZME Edition", using Eleven Labs Speech-to-Speech to completely change their voice. Listen until the end to reveal who the real voice is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-07-1900 minUnreal AudioGuess Who: The NZME Edition #4The Sound team bring you a bunch of NZME voices that you’ll know - but not as you know them... We asked these great people to let us AI-ify them for "Guess Who, the NZME Edition", using Eleven Labs Speech-to-Speech to completely change their voice. Listen until the end to reveal who the real voice is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-07-1900 minUnreal AudioGuess Who: The NZME Edition #3The Sound team bring you a bunch of NZME voices that you’ll know - but not as you know them... We asked these great people to let us AI-ify them for "Guess Who, the NZME Edition", using Eleven Labs Speech-to-Speech to completely change their voice. Listen until the end to reveal who the real voice is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-07-1900 minUnreal AudioGuess Who: The NZME Edition #2The Sound team bring you a bunch of NZME voices that you’ll know - but not as you know them... We asked these great people to let us AI-ify them for "Guess Who, the NZME Edition", using Eleven Labs Speech-to-Speech to completely change their voice. Listen until the end to reveal who the real voice is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-07-1900 minUnreal AudioGuess Who: The NZME Edition #1The Sound team bring you a bunch of NZME voices that you’ll know - but not as you know them... We asked these great people to let us AI-ify them for "Guess Who, the NZME Edition", using Eleven Labs Speech-to-Speech to completely change their voice. Listen until the end to reveal who the real voice is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-07-1900 minA Moment In CrimeThe Last Advocate: Top pathologist delves into Kiwi murders, mysteries and the macabreCynric Temple-Camp is one of New Zealand's top pathologists - and he has just published his third book about his work. The Final Diagnosis is a collection of stranger-than-fiction stories of death, disease and murder - as well as Temple-Camp sharing new perspectives on high-profile cases, including the disappearance of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope and the trial of Mark Lundy. A Moment In Crime host Anna Leask spoke with Temple-Camp about the book, his career and why he is sure beyond reasonable doubt that Lundy is guilty. Episodes of A Moment In Cr...2024-07-1050 minBest of BusinessFran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on the problems impacting New Zealand's infrastructureIt's been a bad week for infrastructure incidents, with increased pressure on the Government to find a solution. Between a Defence Force plane breaking down, a toppled power pylon wiping out Northland's power and the grounding of an Interislander ferry, concern is growing about a potential disaster. NZME business commentator Fran O'Sullivan explains where the Government can go from here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-06-2403 minThe Front PageHow capital markets and investments are faring in a struggling economyThe global economy is still recovering from a difficult few years, and New Zealand is not immune. The NZX 50 has been struggling recently, the recent mini-reporting season saw largely disappointing results for many companies, and the usual investment opportunities are not delivering. In these times of difficulty though, there are plenty of opportunities for new industries to invest in, and different countries for New Zealand to look at for trade. NZME Business editorial director, Fran O’Sullivan, is covering all these ups and downs in her latest Capital Markets and Investment special, and sh...2024-06-1218 min