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Motive

RNZ
Ross Appelgren
Darcy Te Hira
Mt Eden Prison
New Zealand
Ernie
Nark
New Zealand Justice System
RNZ
Witness Protection Program
Operation Icing
Kaitoki Prison
Ken Thompson
Whanganui
Solicitor General
Victim's Families
Incentivized Prison Witnesses
Black Power
New Zealand Legal System
Violence
Prison Gang Culture

In 1991, Peter Ellis was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the sexual abuse of more than a dozen children. What really went on at the Christchurch Civic Creche? Who can you believe?

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Who was Peter Ellis, the childcare worker at the centre of the accusations and how did he come to work there? Meet people with many different connections to what was to become New Zealand's most notorious child sexual abuse case.

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What really happened at the Christchurch Civic Creche in the late 1980s and early 1990s? Was Peter Ellis wrongly convicted or should we believe the children. Listen to RNZ's new podcast and make up your own mind.

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While it's the end of Nark, it's not the end of RNZ's true crime podcasts - welcome to RNZ's latest super feed called Motive. Dedicated to all things true crime, keep following this podcast feed to get episodes every Tuesday from RNZ's true crime bac... more

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You've reached the final episode of Nark, but it's far from the end of the story. Mike Wesley-Smith looks at all the pieces uncovered during his investigation, all the bits still missing and discovers the hopes Suzanne Young and Julie Appelgren hold ... more

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Recent Guests

Ellen Hall
A man wrongfully convicted of murder in 1986, exonerated in 2022
Episode: Nark 17 | Faith
Julie Appelgren
Ross' widow, convinced of his innocence
Episode: Nark 14 | Second Thoughts
Fiki Taito
Former gang leader with insights into prison dynamics
Episode: Nark 14 | Second Thoughts
Hone Haraki
Former prison guard familiar with inmate relations
Episode: Nark 14 | Second Thoughts
Bob Hesketh
Ross' lawyer involved in the appeal process
Episode: Nark 14 | Second Thoughts
Claire Parker
A senior journalist at the Sunday News newspaper in Auckland during the 1985 murder investigation
Sunday News
Episode: Nark 08 | Honour Among Thieves
Suzanne Young
Darcy Te Hira's wife, a key figure in the emotional context of the murder case
Episode: Nark 08 | Honour Among Thieves
Keith Davies
Former journalist who extensively covered the Ross Appelgren case
TV3, Metro magazine
Episode: Nark 07 | Operation Icing
Sir Jeffrey Palmer
Former Prime Minister of New Zealand and Legal Scholar
Victoria University Law School
Episode: Nark 07 | Operation Icing

Host

Mike Wesley-Smith
Host and writer with a focus on true crime narratives, contributing to an in-depth examination of wrongful convictions and the justice system.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 69 ratings
  • Fantastic work

    Great podcast, gripping, well made and well voiced including the AI voice - it’s not off putting or out of place like the other reviewer states especially considering the other voice actors used.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Samsam606
    New Zealand4 months ago
  • Alex

    I am from New Zealand

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aaaalleeeeexxxxx
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Listen to this.

    Great yarn, Aotearoa podcasting above its weight. Listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MagpieMedia
    Australia4 months ago
  • Unethical use of AI

    The use of AI voice synthesis is completely unnecessary and ruined the flow and authenticity of the podcast. Use a voice actor, people matter.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    dejardnich
    New Zealand5 months ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many appreciate the emotional depth and social justice considerations woven into the narratives.
Listeners praise the engaging storytelling and thorough investigative approach.
Some criticisms center around the use of AI voice synthesis, which some believe detracted from the authentic experience.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#154
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#168
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#57
Ireland/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#63
New Zealand/True Crime

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Nark 07 | Operation Icing
Q: You were told to assure him that he would be looked after after he had given his evidence?
As I said, it's a very bad thing to say. I agree with that. But I have no memory of giving such assurance or giving him any authority to say that.
Nark 07 | Operation Icing
Q: So, I mean, let's just start very generally. What, do you remember the case?
I do not. I have no recollection of anything relating to it. It's 40 years ago.
Nark 03 | Rock Life
Q: Are you innocent?
Ross Appelgren maintained his innocence throughout his life.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Motive

What is Motive about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The narrative centers around the wrongful conviction of Ross Appelgren in the 1985 murder of fellow inmate Darcy Te Hira at Mt Eden Prison, unraveling the mysterious circumstances and dubious evidence surrounding the case. Through interviews with ex-inmates, lawyers, witnesses, and journalists, the exploration lays bare the complexities of the justice system, including potential misconduct, witness coercion, and the emotional toll of wrongful convictions on those involved. Each episode meticulously recounts various angles of the investigation, shedding light on the intricacies of the legal processes, while also raising questions about the reliability of witness testimonies in high-stakes criminal cases, making it a compelling listen for tru... more

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1. Ellen Hall
2. Julie Appelgren
3. Fiki Taito
4. Hone Haraki
5. Bob Hesketh
6. Claire Parker
7. Suzanne Young
8. Keith Davies

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