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A Moment In Crime

Anna Leask

Booking Overview

Investigative true-crime series focused on major New Zealand criminal cases, notorious offenders, trials, and their human impact; it is primarily host-led, with occasional firsthand contributors such as victims’ relatives and people directly connected to cases. Credible pitches would include directly involved family members, investigators, legal professionals, victim advocates, and other authoritative New Zealand crime sources with a strong case-specific connection; booking is likely high difficulty because relevance and firsthand access matter more than general expertise.

Metrics

Episodes: 81

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: New Zealand

Instagram: 415.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@nzme.co.nz

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Host

Anna Leask - New Zealand crime and justice journalist who has reported for the NZ Herald since 2008 and has worked as a journalist for more than 20 years.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Firsthand involvement in a major New Zealand criminal case, particularly as a victim’s relative, witness, investigator, legal professional, victim advocate, or other authoritative source with direct knowledge of the events.
Required Achievements:  
Direct involvement in or firsthand connection to a high-profile criminal case, Professional expertise in crime, justice, law enforcement, courts, or victim support

Recent Guest Discussions

Lauree Ashworth - Her Memories Of Michael Tinnion, The Investigation That Revealed Lise Turner’s Crimes, And The Lasting Impact Of The Murder On Her Family.

Recent Topics

True Crime, Criminal Justice, Violent Crime, Fraud

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
A Moment In Crime
:

Switched at birth: Inside New Zealand's most infamous baby swap

October 07, 2026

In March 1990, two mothers walked out of Timaru Hospital believing they were taking home their newborn daughters. But somewhere inside the hospital, the babies had been switched. The mistake went undiscovered for five years, leaving two families to grapple with an extraordinary situation and questions about identity, motherhood, and the lives their daughters might otherwise have lived. The girls were raised by the wrong families, with the truth eventually coming to light years after thei...

The deadly doctor: the murder of Dunedin teen Amber-Rose Rush

August 27, 2026

In 2020, Dunedin doctor Venod “Vinny” Skantha was jailed for life with a minimum non-parole period of 19 years for murdering teenager Amber-Rose Rush. In 2018 the 16-year-old said she was going to police and the defendant’s Dunedin Hospital bosses with allegations of Skantha sexually assaulting young women and providing alcohol to minors. Skantha’s job was already in jeopardy after he had been given a final warning for serious misconduct — the new claim...

The babysitter's secret: serial baby killer Lise Turner's terrible crimes

July 09, 2026

For years, baby killer Lise Turner hid in plain sight — shielded by medical uncertainty, misplaced trust and the tragedy of so-called cot death. Her crimes were only uncovered after the death of 8-month-old Michael Tinnion in Christchurch in 1984 exposed a deadly pattern authorities had missed. Turner was later convicted of murdering three babies — including her two infant daughters, Megan and Cheney — and attempting to murder three other infants. In the latest episode ...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
A Moment In Crime
:

How do I get in touch with A Moment In Crime?

A Moment In Crime is hosted by Anna Leask. Its publicly listed email is podcasts@nzme.co.nz. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for A Moment In Crime?

The publicly listed email for A Moment In Crime: podcasts@nzme.co.nz.

How many listeners does A Moment In Crime have?

Podseeker estimates A Moment In Crime reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for A Moment In Crime?

A Moment In Crime typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Firsthand involvement in a major New Zealand criminal case, particularly as a victim’s relative, witness, investigator, legal professional, victim advocate, or other authoritative source with direct knowledge of the events. Common among recent guests: Direct involvement in or firsthand connection to a high-profile criminal case; Professional expertise in crime, justice, law enforcement, courts, or victim support. Recent guests include Lauree Ashworth.

How hard is it to get booked on A Moment In Crime?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does A Moment In Crime cover?

Recent episodes cover True Crime, Criminal Justice, Violent Crime, and Fraud. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@nzme.co.nz

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