Delve: Diagnosis of a Crime — The Trial
Melanie Reid's newsroom.co.nz investigation returns for Season 2, with unprecedented access inside the criminal trial of a professional athlete accused in a complex medical case involving their child.
Podcasts Like Delve: Diagnosis of a Crime — The Trial
If you loved Delve: Diagnosis of a Crime — The Trial, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Courtroom, Medical Crime, Investigative shows.
Why listeners love Delve: Diagnosis of a Crime — The Trial
New Zealand's strongest current investigative audio — a genuine gap-filler for a country the site barely covers. It follows a serialized format — each season covers one case in depth, building suspense across episodes.
Binge Factor
8/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Serialized
One story told across multiple episodes
Style
Analytical, serious, psychologically focused
Presentation approach
Episode Length
30-45 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo narrator
Presentation format
Verdict
Must listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
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New Zealand True Crime
Covers New Zealand criminal cases with local knowledge and historical context.
Beyond Reasonable Doubt
New Zealand true crime podcast examining cases where reasonable doubt about convictions exists.
True Crime New Zealand
New Zealand's primary true crime podcast covering local cases from the Land of the Long White Cloud.
NZ True Crime
Covers New Zealand criminal cases including historical murders, cold cases and disappearances.
True North Crime
Canadian crime, law and punishment.
A Million Other Choices
A Canadian-hosted, victim-centred true crime podcast covering murder and other criminal cases from around the world, with a particular interest in the Canadian justice system.
Fur and Loathing
Brazen series on a 2014 chemical attack at a furry convention.
Gone South
Narrative series about crime in the American South, now widening to other regions.
A Moment In Crime
NZ Herald crime reporter Anna Leask revisits a major New Zealand case each month with the reporting behind it.
Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead
BBC’s Olivia Graham revisits the 1986 Diane Sindall murder and the 2025 quashing of Peter Sullivan’s conviction. Sullivan quashed 13 May 2025; killer unknown.
Serial
Anyone interested in journalism, legal procedure, and deep investigative dives into morally ambiguous cases with no easy answers.
In the Dark
Listeners who want journalism-grade investigation into wrongful convictions, systemic racism, and institutional failures — more 60 Minutes than true crime thriller.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delve: Diagnosis of a Crime — The Trial (original) | Serialized | New Zealand | 8/10 |
| New Zealand True Crime | Episodic | New Zealand | 6/10 |
| Beyond Reasonable Doubt | Episodic | New Zealand | 7/10 |
| True Crime New Zealand | Episodic | New Zealand | 6/10 |
| NZ True Crime | Episodic | New Zealand | 6/10 |
| True North Crime | Episodic | Canada | — |
| A Million Other Choices | Episodic | Canada | — |
| Fur and Loathing | Serialized | United States | — |
| Gone South | Serialized | United States | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Delve: Diagnosis of a Crime — The Trial?
The best alternatives to Delve: Diagnosis of a Crime — The Trial are podcasts that share its Courtroom, Medical Crime, Investigative focus and serialized format. We've matched alternatives based on case types, storytelling format, and community ratings from our database.
Why do people love Delve: Diagnosis of a Crime — The Trial?
Delve: Diagnosis of a Crime — The Trial is known for its analytical, serious, psychologically focused approach to Courtroom and Medical Crime. It scores 8/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it. It has earned a "Must Listen" rating from our editorial team.
How long are episodes of Delve: Diagnosis of a Crime — The Trial?
Episodes of Delve: Diagnosis of a Crime — The Trial are typically 30-45 min long. It follows a serialized format, covering one story across multiple episodes.
Where can I listen to Delve: Diagnosis of a Crime — The Trial?
Delve: Diagnosis of a Crime — The Trial is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. You can find it by searching the show name on any of those platforms.
What is the best episode of Delve: Diagnosis of a Crime — The Trial to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with The Trial — Episode 1. As a serialized podcast, it's best to start from the beginning of a season.