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The Boy in the Water
Award-winning investigations editor Melanie Reid, of Newsroom, delves into the tragic death of Southland toddler Lachlan Jones in January, 2019. Reid travels to Gore to investigate the case, conducting interviews with a number of people including Lachie’s father Paul Jones. The Boy in the Water has received numerous podcast awards with its popular third season being released last year.
The Trial
Stuff podcast The Trial, hosted by reporter Michael Wright, focuses on the mysterious 2017 disappearance of Christchurch carpenter Michael McGrath. McGrath’s friend David Benbow, a former prison guard, was eventually arrested and charged with his murder, despite McGrath’s body not having been found. The Trial delivers extensive coverage of Benbow’s murder trial with audio of the lawyers on both sides presenting their respective cases and witnesses who were called to give evidence.
Juggernaut: The Story of the Fourth Labour Government
This series sees Toby Manhire of The Spinoff explore the inside story of New Zealand’s fourth Labour Government, led by Prime Minister David Lange and which oversaw some of the most controversial economic reforms in the country’s history. The six-part podcast delves into the numerous divisions and rivalries within the Government which included major figures such as then Finance Minister Sir Roger Douglas, Cabinet Minister Richard Prebble, and Labour Party president and MP Margaret Wilson.
