From the NZ Herald newsroom comes A Moment in Crime - a podcast delving into some of New Zealand’s biggest cases.Anna Leask has been a crime and justice reporter at the Herald for more than a decade.Each month she'll take you inside some of our most infamous incidents, notorious offenders and behind the scenes of high profile trials and events to show you what’s really happening in your backyard.
The deadly doctor: the murder of Dunedin teen Amber-Rose Rush
Senior journalist Anna Leask investigates the murder of Amber-Rose Rush by doctor Venod Skantha and his subsequent death in prison.
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The babysitter's secret: serial baby killer Lise Turner's terrible crimes
Senior journalist Anna Leask interviews Lauree Ashworth about the devastating crimes of serial baby killer Lise Turner and the lifelong impact on her family.
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From violent stalker to killer: Nathan Boulter's 'brazen' crimes
This episode includes graphic descriptions of violent acts, which some listeners may find distressing or triggering. Listener discretion is strongly advised. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence or distress, support is available. Scroll down for a list of support services. And please consider your well-being before listening. In 2025, a man with a lengthy history of stalking and attacking women was jailed for life with a minimum non-parole period of 17 years for murdering his ex-partner, Chantal McDonald, in front of her children at their Christchurch home. But violent serial offender Nathan Boulter (https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/christchurch-man-nathan-boulter-pleads-guilty-to-parklands-murder/7EUV2OEEUVBPBAGZIUTG4CMYF4/) refused to stand in court in front of his victim’s family – including her teenage daughter who spoke for the first time about witnessing the murder – appearing by audio-visual link from another room in the court precinct instead. The Herald has been reporting on Boulter’s horrifying offending since 2011 – after his high-profile stalking, kidnapping and assault (https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/kidnap-victims-will-to-live-amazes-police/EGIQOCXO6ODRCJMFRXRGG4MT2I/)of his ex-girlfriend on Great Barrier Island. Since then, he has been jailed repeatedly (https://google.com/search?q=nathan+boulter+anna+leask&rlz=1C1CHZN_enNZ1113NZ1113&oq=nathan+boulter+anna+leask+&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRigATIHCAMQIRigATIHCAQQIRigATIHCAUQIRiPAjIHCAYQIRiPAtIBCDM4MTRqMGo5qAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8) for violent offending against women. In this episode of A Moment Of Crime senior journalist Anna Leask unravels Boulter's life of offending. A Moment In Crime is written and hosted by Leask — who specialises in crime and justice reporting. She joined the Herald in 2008 and has worked as a journalist for 20 years. This episode was produced by Leask and NZME audio engineer Alastair Boyes. If you have a crime or case you would like to hear more about, email anna.leask@nzme.co.nz Since 2019, A Moment in Crime has produced over 55 episodes and has been downloaded over 1 million times, with listeners in over 170 countries. It was nominated for Best True Crime Podcast at the 2024 Radio and Podcast Awards. If there is a case you want to hear more about email anna.leask@nzme.co.nz (mailto:anna.leask@nzme.co.nz) READ MORE HERE: Violent serial offender Nathan Boulter jailed for murder of Christchurch mum - but refuses to face victims in court (https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/violent-serial-offender-nathan-boulter-jailed-for-murder-of-christchurch-mum-but-refuses-to-face-victims-in-court/OKR6PYMCOJDO5IFDUPWRJIUZMU/) DOMESTIC VIOLENCE - HOW TO GET HELP If you're in danger now: Phone the police on 111 or ask neighbours or friends to ring for you. Run outside and head for where there are other people. Scream for help so your neighbours can hear you. Take the children with you. Don't stop to get anything else. Where to go for help or more information:• Women's Refuge (https://womensrefuge.org.nz/): Crisis line - 0800 REFUGE or 0800 733 843 (available 24/7)• Shine (https://www.2shine.nz/): Helpline - 0508 744 633 (available 24/7)• It's Not Ok (http://www.areyouok.org.nz/): Family violence information line - 0800 456 450• Shakti (https://shaktiinternational.org/): Specialist services for African, Asian and Middle Eastern women and children. crisis line - 0800 742 584 (available 24/7) If you are being abused, remember it's not your fault. Violence is never okay. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.
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The deadly doctor: the murder of Dunedin teen Amber-Rose Rush
Published 27 Aug 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] It's simply a temporary order that gives the accused time to obtain legal advice and and allows the court to properly consider any application for ongoing suppression. First appearances are usually brief procedural hearings, and judges often prefer to preserve the status quo until they can hear full legal arguments. New Zealand's justice system is built on the principle of open justice, meaning court proceedings and the identities of defendants are generally public. To keep their names suppressed beyond that initial appearance, an accused person must meet one of the legal tests set out in the Criminal Procedure Act, such as showing publication would create a real risk to a fair trial, cause extreme hardship, endanger someone's safety, or identify a protected victim or witness. […]
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