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SERIES 8 - THE BOY IN THE WATER SEASON 4: Melanie Reid takes listeners right inside the Invercargill courthouse for every moment as the Coroner delivers his long-awaited findings into the mysterious death of Gore three-year-old Lachie Jones.



SERIES 6 - SATANIC PANIC: Peter Ellis, the Creche Case & Me: In never-before-heard interviews, this gripping series takes you inside one of New Zealand’s most controversial legal cases, when a kind of madness gripped Christchurch, resulting in a miscarriage of justice that would take 30 years to put right. Satanic Panic is the first Melanie Reid podcast, now re-released and available on DELVE.



SERIES 5 - POWDER KEG: Some stories grow from a green shoot; some explode like a powder keg. The global supplement market is worth $200 billion a year, and Chris Ashenden is a rock star of the industry. Yet in his home country of New Zealand, nobody had heard of him. Investigative journalist Jonathan Milne wanted to tell his story – but when Chris proved elusive, alarm bells began to ring. Listen to a story that will entangle the biggest names in audio, from Joe Rogan to Andrew Huberman to Gwyneth Paltrow. We follow the money, dig into the crimes and commission our own lab analysis. From the chill of the Southern Ocean to a record Mexican heatwave, from Colombia to the Caribbean, we chase down AG1’s founder to tell the story he didn’t want told. 



SERIES 4+7 - FRACTURED SEASONS 1+2: A baby taken, a mother jailed, a couple forced apart and facing deportation without their daughter. Crushed by the weight of multiple government departments working in lockstep, what happens when the dream of a new country becomes an unimaginable nightmare? In this new investigation, Melanie Reid and her team take the x-rays that were used to convict a young mother and put them before international experts, who tell us this case is just the tip of the iceberg of a factitious medical phenomenon leading to injustice around the globe.



SERIES 1-3 - THE BOY IN THE WATER SEASONS 1-3: Melanie Reid's chart topping podcast takes you inside a small town harbouring a big mystery. After the lifeless body of three-year-old Lachie Jones is found floating in an oxidation pond in the Southland town of Gore, police rule his death a tragic accident. But nothing is what it seems. Melanie has spent three years covering this case, revealing multiple flaws in the police investigation and uncovering new evidence that casts serious doubt about the circumstances surrounding Lachie’s death. In The Boy in the Water, Melanie unravels the case – and the secrets – in an attempt to find out what really happened to little Lachie Jones. 


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Episodes

S8 | Season 4 | Ep 5: The Boy in the Water | That Afternoon

The courier depot, the pineapple sprinkler and the pizza order form part of a tangled timeline, as conflicting accounts come under scrutiny while the Coroner considers whether Lachie’s death happened earlier in the day. Sign up to DELVE+ to get early access to new episodes and listen to all four seasons of our award-winning The Boy in the Water podcast, both seasons of Fractured, the explosive Powder Keg and Satanic Panic: Peter Ellis, the Creche Case & Me, all ad-free. Presented by investig...

Jun 25, 202537 minSeason 8Ep. 5

S8 | Season 4 | Ep 4: The Boy in the Water | The Six

Six people say they saw a child running down Salford Street the night Lachie died - but do all their stories line up? We dig into the Coroner’s take on the reliability of these sightings. Sign up to DELVE+ to get early access to new episodes and listen to all four seasons of our award-winning The Boy in the Water podcast, both seasons of Fractured, the explosive Powder Keg and Satanic Panic: Peter Ellis, the Creche Case & Me, all ad-free. Presented by investigations editor Melanie Reid. Disc...

Jun 22, 202532 minSeason 8Ep. 4

S8 | Season 4 | Ep 3: The Boy in the Water | Michelle and Johnny

Coroner Ho turns his attention to the two people at the heart of this case, Lachie’s mother, Michelle Officer, and his half-brother, Jonathan Scott. Sign up to DELVE+ to get early access to new episodes and listen to all four seasons of our award-winning The Boy in the Water podcast, both seasons of Fractured, the explosive Powder Keg and Satanic Panic: Peter Ellis, the Creche Case & Me, all ad-free. Presented by investigations editor Melanie Reid. Discover more at Newsroom.co.nz and search ...

Jun 18, 202534 minSeason 8Ep. 3

S8 | Season 4 | Ep 2: The Boy in the Water | Lay Of The Land

The Coroner goes over Lachie’s final hours, from his mother’s account and her 111 call, to what happened on Salford Street, the police search and the moment his body was found near the ponds. Sign up to DELVE+ to get early access to new episodes and listen to all four seasons of our award-winning The Boy in the Water podcast, both seasons of Fractured, the explosive Powder Keg and Satanic Panic: Peter Ellis, the Creche Case & Me, all ad-free. Presented by investigations editor Melanie Reid. ...

Jun 15, 202534 minSeason 8Ep. 2

S8 | Season 4 | Ep 1: The Boy in the Water | The Findings

Coroner Ho delivers his findings into the death of three-year-old Lachie Jones in the first of our multi episode Season 4 of The Boy in the Water. As mentioned in this episode, listeners can visit newsroom.co.nz for those interested in reading the legal underpinnings to the Coroner’s findings. Sign up to DELVE+ to get early access to new episodes and listen to all four seasons of our award-winning The Boy in the Water podcast, both seasons of Fractured, the explosive Powder Keg and Satanic Panic...

Jun 13, 202531 minSeason 8Ep. 1

S8 | Season 4 | The Boy in the Water Bonus Episode: Catch-Up

Melanie Reid heads to Gore to catch up with Paul Jones and Karen McGuire, just weeks before the Coroner delivers his long-awaited findings into the death of Lachie Jones. We will be covering those findings in depth for season 4 of The Boy in the Water. Sign up to DELVE+ to get early access to new episodes and listen to all four seasons of our award-winning The Boy in the Water podcast, both seasons of Fractured, the explosive Powder Keg and Satanic Panic: Peter Ellis, the Creche Case & Me, a...

May 25, 202541 min

S8 | Season 4 | The Boy in the Water Trailer

Was Lachie's death an accident, or was there foul play? The Coroner releases his findings Friday, June 13, and the first episode will be released that evening. Sign up to DELVE+ to get early access to new episodes and listen to all four seasons of our award-winning The Boy in the Water podcast, both seasons of Fractured, the explosive Powder Keg and Satanic Panic: Peter Ellis, the Creche Case & Me, all ad-free. Presented by investigations editor Melanie Reid. Discover more at Newsroom.co.nz ...

May 25, 202549 sec

S7 | Fractured Season 2 | Ep 11: Please Minister

After years of fighting, could there be good news at last, or has the system already decided the fate of the family at the centre of Fractured? In the explosive season finale, the DELVE team makes one last push to turn this case around. Sign up to DELVE+ to get early access to new episodes and listen to all three seasons of our award-winning The Boy in the Water podcast, Season 1 of Fractured, the explosive Powder Keg and Satanic Panic: Peter Ellis, the Creche Case & Me, all ad-free. Present...

May 13, 202536 minSeason 7Ep. 11

S7 | Fractured Season 2 | Ep 10: Xmas And New Year

Zita’s future comes down to this very moment. It’s her final shot - the immigration appeal outcome. After everything they’ve fought for, it all hangs on this one decision. Sign up to DELVE+ to get early access to new episodes and listen to all three seasons of our award-winning The Boy in the Water podcast, Season 1 of Fractured, the explosive Powder Keg and Satanic Panic: Peter Ellis, the Creche Case & Me, all ad-free. Presented by investigations editor Melanie Reid. Discover more at Newsro...

May 06, 202536 minSeason 7Ep. 10

S7 | Fractured Season 2 | Ep 9: Finding Kerry Cook

Our podcast investigation into Zita’s case intensifies as top criminal defense lawyer Kerry Cook joins the fight, cutting straight to the flaws at the heart of the case - does this mean there’s a glimmer of hope for Zita? Sign up to DELVE+ to get early access to new episodes and listen to all three seasons of our award-winning The Boy in the Water podcast, Season 1 of Fractured, the explosive Powder Keg and Satanic Panic: Peter Ellis, the Creche Case & Me, all ad-free. Presented by investiga...

Apr 29, 202535 minSeason 7Ep. 9

S7 | Fractured Season 2 | Ep 8: The Birthday Party

The last time Zita celebrated her daughter’s birthday was when she turned one. Since getting out of prison, Zita has made endless requests to be at her daughter’s sixth birthday party. Surely she will be allowed to go? Sign up to DELVE+ to get early access to new episodes and listen to all three seasons of our award-winning The Boy in the Water podcast, Season 1 of Fractured, the explosive Powder Keg and Satanic Panic: Peter Ellis, the Creche Case & Me, all ad-free. Presented by investigatio...

Apr 22, 202528 minSeason 7Ep. 9

S7 | Fractured Season 2 | Ep 7: The Norwegian Neurosurgeon

Was the baby at the centre of this investigation put into a foster home and her mother sent to prison based on a flawed diagnosis? After reviewing all the medical files, a Norwegian brain surgeon speaks out. Sign up to DELVE+ to get early access to new episodes and listen to all three seasons of our award-winning The Boy in the Water podcast, Season 1 of Fractured, the explosive Powder Keg and Satanic Panic: Peter Ellis, the Creche Case & Me, all ad-free. Presented by investigations editor M...

Apr 15, 202533 minSeason 7Ep. 7

S7 | Fractured Season 2 | Ep 6: Face To Face

As the level of frustration with the bureaucracy reaches new heights host Melanie Reid’s patience is tested.And what chance does Zita have of getting to see her now 5 year old daughter in person? Sign up to DELVE+ to get early access to new episodes and listen to all three seasons of our award-winning The Boy in the Water podcast, Season 1 of Fractured, the explosive Powder Keg and Satanic Panic: Peter Ellis, the Creche Case & Me, all ad-free. Presented by investigations editor Melanie Reid....

Apr 08, 202527 minSeason 7Ep. 6

S7 | Fractured Season 2 | Ep 5: Magical Thinking

In a gripping conversation with Canadian neuropathologist Dr Roland Auer, we unravel the unsettling truth behind one of medicine’s most controversial diagnoses. Why are so few experts speaking out? What if the science we've trusted is being misread, and innocent lives are paying the price? Sign up to DELVE+ to get early access to new episodes and listen to all three seasons of our award-winning The Boy in the Water podcast, Season 1 of Fractured, the explosive Powder Keg and Satanic Panic: Peter...

Apr 01, 202532 minSeason 7Ep. 5

S7 | Fractured Season 2 | Ep 4: Can’t Be Easy

Melanie and Bonnie head to see Zita and Ravi - and are surprised Zita still has an ankle bracelet eight months after her release from prison. Zita, who hasn’t seen her daughter in person for more than three years, opens up about the relentless challenges she faces as she navigates the legal, medical and social welfare systems stacked against her. Sign up to DELVE+ to get early access to new episodes and listen to all three seasons of our award-winning The Boy in the Water podcast, Season 1 of Fr...

Mar 25, 202533 minSeason 7Ep. 4

S7 | Fractured Season 2 | Ep 3: The Voice Of The Fetus

An esteemed US obstetrician specialist upends Starship Hospital’s diagnosis of non-accidental injury when he analyses Baby K’s heart monitor tracings. He says the main injuries sustained by Baby K happened during labour and delivery - not parental abuse. You can watch the video from this episode on Newsroom.co.nz Sign up to DELVE+ to get early access to new episodes and listen to all three seasons of our award-winning The Boy in the Water podcast, Season 1 of Fractured, the explosive Powder Keg ...

Mar 18, 202539 minSeason 7Ep. 3

S7 | Fractured Season 2 | Ep 2: Fracture Or Suture

Could New Zealand’s leading children’s hospital have wrongly diagnosed Baby K’s skull fracture? In this eye-opening episode, a world-renowned biochemist and geneticist analyses the high-resolution CT scans, and his findings turn the whole case upside down. As mentioned in the episode, you can watch the video of Melanie Reid interviewing Professor Pals on Newsroom.co.nz Sign up to DELVE+ to get early access to new episodes and listen to all three seasons of our award-winning The Boy in the Water ...

Mar 11, 202531 minSeason 7Ep. 2

S7 | Fractured Season 2 | Ep 1: Difficult

Step into the gripping world of Fractured, the monumental investigative podcast from award-winning investigative journalist Melanie Reid, as it returns for its second season. The truth is rarely simple. And in season two the shocking revelations will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about medicine, justice and the devastating power of a single diagnosis. What if a single flawed medical hypothesis has led to innocent parents being accused of unimaginable crimes? What if the i...

Mar 04, 202535 minSeason 7Ep. 1

S7 | Welcome to Season 2 of Fractured

Step into the gripping world of Fractured, the acclaimed investigative podcast from Melanie Reid, as it returns for its second season. In season 1 we uncovered the harrowing story of a controversial medical diagnosis from a New Zealand hospital, and the devastating chain of events that followed. A baby taken. A mother jailed. A family torn apart. And a couple facing deportation without their daughter. Crushed under the immense pressure of government departments working in unison, this is the sto...

Feb 20, 20251 min

S7 | Fractured Season 2 | Bonus Episode: The Syndrome

We’ll be launching season 2 of Fractured soon, but before we do, we are going to play you some extracts from a US documentary called The Syndrome. It’s a film that challenges the scientific validity of Shaken Baby syndrome and highlights the impact of wrongful convictions on families, featuring a group of doctors who consider the diagnosis to be junk science. It also reveals the history and politics behind Shaken Baby Syndrome in the US, drawing parallels with the discredited Satanic ritual abus...

Feb 10, 202548 min

S7 | Fractured Season 2 | Bonus Episode: The Uplift

As we prepare for season two of Fractured, we are publishing this special bonus episode. In 2019, Melanie Reid and the Newsroom team released a groundbreaking video investigation that exposed the practice of newborns being taken directly from hospital birthing units in New Zealand. As with our Fractured series, we questioned the policies, practices and actions of our state agencies. This story sparked four inquiries into Oranga Tamariki and an urgent Waitangi Tribunal hearing. Now, for the first...

Jan 29, 202552 min

S6 | Ep 9: Satanic Panic: Peter Ellis, the Creche Case & Me | Bonus Episode

In this special bonus episode, we talk to Peter Ellis’ sister, Tania, about what has happened since the Supreme Court quashed her brother’s convictions. Has his family received an apology from the government for the miscarriage of justice? And what about Peter’s four women co-workers whose lives were turned upside down for decades when they were also charged with child abuse and then discharged in the early 1990s? To watch the video version of this episode, click here , and to read the most rece...

Jan 03, 202522 minSeason 6Ep. 9
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