NZ True Crime
True crime podcast review — 2026
"Covers New Zealand criminal cases including historical murders, cold cases and disappearances."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode
Pros
- +Episodic format — great for both casual listeners and committed fans, start anywhere
About this podcast
Covers New Zealand criminal cases including historical murders, cold cases and disappearances.
Best episode to start with
Browse for a case that interests you
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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What is NZ True Crime about?
Covers New Zealand criminal cases including historical murders, cold cases and disappearances.
Is NZ True Crime worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if New Zealand true crime interests you". The community has rated it 6.0/10 overall. Covers New Zealand criminal cases including historical murders, cold cases and disappearances.
Who is NZ True Crime for?
NZ True Crime is ideal for: Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode.
What is the best episode of NZ True Crime to start with?
We recommend starting with Browse for a case that interests you. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
What podcasts are similar to NZ True Crime?
If you enjoy NZ True Crime, you might also like: Black Hands, Delve: Diagnosis of a Crime — The Trial, Profiler: True Crime Africa, MURDERISH. See our full "Podcasts Like NZ True Crime" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Solo host
- Style
- Journalistic; measured
- Episode length
- 45-65 min
- Episodes
- Ongoing
- Country
- New Zealand
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