True Crime New Zealand
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"New Zealand's primary true crime podcast covering local cases from the Land of the Long White Cloud."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode
Pros & cons
- +Episodic format — great for both casual listeners and committed fans, start anywhere
- −Only available on Apple Podcasts — not accessible on all podcast apps
About this podcast
New Zealand's primary true crime podcast covering local cases from the Land of the Long White Cloud.
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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Frequently Asked Questions about True Crime New Zealand
What is True Crime New Zealand about?
New Zealand's primary true crime podcast covering local cases from the Land of the Long White Cloud.
Is True Crime New Zealand worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if New Zealand true crime interests you". It scores 6/10 on binge factor. New Zealand's primary true crime podcast covering local cases from the Land of the Long White Cloud.
Who is True Crime New Zealand for?
True Crime New Zealand is ideal for: Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode.
What is the best episode of True Crime New Zealand to start with?
We recommend starting with Browse for a case that interests you. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
Where can I listen to True Crime New Zealand?
True Crime New Zealand is available on Apple Podcasts. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to True Crime New Zealand?
If you enjoy True Crime New Zealand, you might also like: Black Hands, Delve: Diagnosis of a Crime — The Trial, Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast, Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead. See our full "Podcasts Like True Crime New Zealand" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Solo host
- Style
- Journalistic; measured
- Episode length
- 40-60 min
- Episodes
- Ongoing
- Binge factor
- 6/10
- Country
- New Zealand
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