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Crimes NZ

Jesse Mulligan

Booking Overview

This is a weekly true-crime interview show focused on major New Zealand criminal cases, typically featuring journalists, legal professionals, and other experts with direct knowledge of the cases. Credible pitches would include New Zealand crime correspondents, investigative reporters, criminal lawyers, and investigators with firsthand case expertise; booking difficulty is medium because guests need strong, relevant credentials and a clear connection to a specific case.

Metrics

Episodes: 60

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: New Zealand

YouTube: 246.0k subscribers

Instagram: 206.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@rnz.co.nz

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Host

Jesse Mulligan - New Zealand broadcaster, comedian, writer, and radio presenter.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Direct involvement in or authoritative coverage of a significant New Zealand criminal case, such as an experienced crime journalist, investigative reporter, criminal defence lawyer, prosecutor, investigator, or other legal professional.
Required Achievements:  
Award-winning or established crime journalism, Direct courtroom or case experience, Senior legal credentials such as King's Counsel status

Recent Guest Discussions

Sam Sherwood - The Disappearance And Murder Of Yanfei Bao, The Investigation, And The Resulting Conviction.

Adam Burns - The Lauren Dickason Trial And Conviction For The Murders Of Her Three Daughters.

Marie Dyhrberg KC - The Robbery And Fatal Attack On Michael Choy, The Prosecution Of The Teenage Offenders, And The Manslaughter Case.

Recent Topics

True Crime, Criminal Justice, Murder Cases, Court Trials

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Crimes NZ
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Case #059 - Yanfei Bao

September 09, 2026

Forty-four year old real estate agent Yanfei Bao went missing in July 2023. Jesse Mulligan talks to RNZ's award-winning crime correspondent Sam Sherwood who covered the case, which resulted in 54-year old Tingjun Cao imprisoned for life for her murder.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Case #058 - A Tragedy in Timaru

September 02, 2026

In 2021, Lauren Dickason was found guilty of the murder of her three daughters. In this episode, Jesse Mulligan talks to Adam Burns who covered the heart-breaking case for RNZ.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Case #057 - Michael Choy

August 26, 2026

In 2001, pizza delivery driver Michael Choy was robbed and fatally attacked by six offenders, all under the age of 17. Jesse talks with defence lawyer Marie Dyhrberg KC who represented one of the other teenagers found guilty of manslaughter for his role in the attack.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Crimes NZ
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How do I get in touch with Crimes NZ?

Crimes NZ is hosted by Jesse Mulligan. Its publicly listed email is podcasts@rnz.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 Crimes NZ?

The publicly listed email for Crimes NZ: podcasts@rnz.co.nz.

How many listeners does Crimes NZ have?

Podseeker estimates Crimes NZ reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Crimes NZ?

Crimes NZ typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Direct involvement in or authoritative coverage of a significant New Zealand criminal case, such as an experienced crime journalist, investigative reporter, criminal defence lawyer, prosecutor, investigator, or other legal professional. Common among recent guests: Award-winning or established crime journalism; Direct courtroom or case experience; Senior legal credentials such as King's Counsel status. Recent guests include Sam Sherwood, Adam Burns, and Marie Dyhrberg KC.

How hard is it to get booked on Crimes NZ?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Crimes NZ cover?

Recent episodes cover True Crime, Criminal Justice, Murder Cases, and Court Trials. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@rnz.co.nz

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