Delve: Diagnosis of a Crime — The Trial
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Delve: Diagnosis of a Crime — The Trial

True crime podcast review — 2026

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"New Zealand's strongest current investigative audio — a genuine gap-filler for a country the site barely covers."
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Who is this podcast 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

Pros & cons

Pros
  • +Rated "Must Listen" by our editorial team — exceptional across all dimensions
  • +High binge factor — listeners consistently come back for more
  • +Serialized format builds a compelling, sustained narrative arc across episodes
Cons
  • Must listen in order — cannot dip in and out between episodes

About this podcast

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.

Best episode to start with

The Trial — Episode 1

Serialized format — listen from the beginning for the full experience

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Frequently Asked Questions about Delve: Diagnosis of a Crime — The Trial

What is Delve: Diagnosis of a Crime — The Trial about?

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.

Is Delve: Diagnosis of a Crime — The Trial worth listening to?

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.

Who is Delve: Diagnosis of a Crime — The Trial for?

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.

What is the best episode of Delve: Diagnosis of a Crime — The Trial to start with?

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

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. Search for it by name on any of those apps.

What podcasts are similar to Delve: Diagnosis of a Crime — The Trial?

If you enjoy Delve: Diagnosis of a Crime — The Trial, you might also like: Serial, In the Dark, The Missing Cryptoqueen, Believed. See our full "Podcasts Like Delve: Diagnosis of a Crime — The Trial" page for more recommendations.

Quick facts

Format
Serialized
Host style
Solo narrator
Style
Analytical, serious, psychologically focused
Episode length
30-45 min
Episodes
Season 2 of Diagnosis of a Crime
Binge factor
8/10
Country
New Zealand

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