Delve: Diagnosis of a Crime — The Trial

In the highly anticipated return of Melanie Reid's Diagnosis of a Crime, Season 2: The Trial gives listeners unprecedented access inside the high-stakes criminal trial of a professional athlete, examining whether young parents accused in complex medical cases are getting fair access to justice. It's the strongest piece of investigative audio currently running in New Zealand.

Our editorial verdict is "Must listen". It scores 8/10 on binge factor. 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.

Delve: Diagnosis of a Crime — The Trial is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish; Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news; Legal procedure enthusiasts and wrongful conviction advocates; Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode.

We recommend starting with The Trial — Episode 1. As a serialized show, it's best to listen from the beginning of a season.

Delve: Diagnosis of a Crime — The Trial is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.

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