HeyJaredCrimes NZ
Dig into the biggest crimes in New Zealan history with the investigators and journalists who know the cases best.
- Indexed episodes, last 90 days
- 5
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- Sep 9, 2026
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- Aug 12, 2026
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Case #059 - Yanfei Bao (opens the original)
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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 (opens the original)
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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 (opens the original)
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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
Case #056 - Grace Millane (opens the original)
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Grace Millane's disappearance attracted international attention and the discovery of her body in Auckland's Waitākere Ranges sent shockwaves around the world. Jesse Kempson was eventually found guilty of her murder. Reporter Alice Wilkins covered the trial. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Case #055 - Helen Gregory (opens the original)
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On September 5, 2025, Julia DeLuney was sentenced to 18 years in jail for the murder of her mother. RNZ's Kate Green covered the trial which heard details of how 79-year-old Helen Gregory was brutally killed in her own home. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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