by NZ Herald
<p>Each season of A Forgotten History explores a key story from New Zealand's past with fresh perspective on what happened at the time, and the lasting impacts of the moment.</p> <p>Season 2: Mr Asia</p> <p>In the 1970s, the Mr Asia drug syndicate was one of the largest sellers of heroin in the world. The group began in New Zealand, with two men at its centre: Marty Johnstone and Terry Clark.</p> <p>As the syndicate spread around the world, for a few years, they were living the high life. And then, they started killing each other. </p> <p>Hosted by John Daniell and Noelle McCarthy. Presented by NZ Herald and Bird of Paradise Productions. </p> <p>Season 1: Tangiwai.</p> <p>Christmas Eve, 1953. A historic year for New Zealand ended tragically, when 151 people died in the country's worst ever rail disaster. 70 years on, with only a handful of survivors still alive, did New Zealand learn the lessons of this horrific accident - or have we forgotten this tragedy? </p> <p>Hosted by Hamish Williams. Produced by the Motuihe Group for the New Zealand Herald.</p> <p>Both seasons made with funding from NZ on Air. </p>
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March 11, 2025
<p>By the time Terry Clark is sentenced to jail in 1981, the Mr Asia syndicate is nearing its end, its best years fading into memory. But while it may have run for only a few years, its impact continues to be felt today.</p> <p>For a full cast list, never before seen photos, and an extended interview with Detective Superintendent Greg Williams visit nzherald.co.nz/mrasia</p> <p>Written and presented: John Daniell and Noelle McCarthy<br>Sound design and mix: Marc Chesterman<br>Executive producers: Ethan Sills and Andrew Laxon<br>Music: Human Instinct, Ticket, and Tom Dalton</p> <p>Made with funding by NZ On Air. </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
March 4, 2025
<p>Mr Asia - Marty Johnstone - is dead. The justice system comes for Terry Clark and Andy Maher, and the syndicate is brought down by women. </p> <p>For a full cast list and never before seen photos, visit nzherald.co.nz/mrasia</p> <p>Written and presented: John Daniell and Noelle McCarthy<br>Sound design and mix: Marc Chesterman<br>Executive producers: Ethan Sills and Andrew Laxon<br>Music: Human Instinct, Ticket, and Tom Dalton</p> <p>Made with funding by NZ On Air. </p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
February 25, 2025
<p>Late 1978: Halloween sees Terry Clark face the courts, Christmas Day sees the gang's couriers cross paths with the police, and the clock is ticking for Marty Johnstone. </p> <p>For a full cast list and never before seen photos, visit nzherald.co.nz/mrasia</p> <p>Written and presented: John Daniell and Noelle McCarthy<br>Sound design and mix: Marc Chesterman<br>Executive producers: Ethan Sills and Andrew Laxon<br>Music: Human Instinct, Ticket, and Tom Dalton</p> <p>Made with funding by NZ On Air. </p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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