That's Just Criminal

This episode is brought to you by LexisNexis and the Criminal Bar Association NZAnnabel Cresswell and Sumudu Thode speak with award winning writer and journalist, Steve BrauniasAbout Steve: Steve Braunias is a multiple award-winning author, columnist, journalist and editor. He writes for the New Zealand Listener, serves as the literary editor of Newsroom, and is the author of 14 books.Steve was part of The New Zealand Herald reporting team who won Best Coverage of a Major News Event at the 2025 Voyager Media Awards for their coverage of the Polkinghorne trial.Links:Polkinghorne: Inside the Trial of the Century https://www.allenandunwin.co.nz/browse/book/Steve-Braunias-Polkinghorne-9781991142405The Valley by Asher Emmanuel: https://www.bwb.co.nz/books/the-valleyDisclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast are our own views and views of our guests.Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as legal advice.Website: https://thats-just-criminal.captivate.fm/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thats-just-criminal/id1760434280Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64vXKFxggrKAKB2j6Zld67YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatsJustCriminal

This podcast is brought to you by LexisNexis and the Criminal Bar Association NZ Annabel Cresswell and Sumudu Thode discuss the appeal process in Aotearoa New Zealand with Nick Chisnall KC. Nick specialises in criminal appellate litigation. He has appeared on many of New Zealand’s leading and reported cases in the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal.  He joined the independent bar in 2017. Before that, he was the Public Defence Service’s General Counsel and oversaw its appellate practice. Prior to joining the PDS, Nick was Crown Counsel at the Crown Law Office. Nick took silk in 2022.Links:nickchisnall.co.nz augustachambers.co.nzDisclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast are our own views and views of our guests.Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as legal advice.Website: https://thats-just-criminal.captivate.fm/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thats-just-criminal/id1760434280 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64vXKFxggrKAKB2j6Zld67YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatsJustCriminal

That's Just Criminal is sponsored by LexisNexis and the Criminal Bar Association NZ Detective Inspector Scott Beard is one of the most experienced and recognised police officers in Aotearoa New Zealand and has been involved in a number of high profile investigations. Annabel and Sumudu spoke to Scott about if there have been serial killers in Aotearoa New Zealand and about people disappearing from Piha.About Scott:Scott Beard joined NZ Police in 1980. He qualified as a Detective in 1988 and has been a Detective Inspector since 2008. He has worked on and lead countless homicide and other major investigations. His most notable cases include the Operation Stockholm investigation involving missing Swedish tourists Heidi Paakkonen and Urban Hoglin. In 2018 he ran the investigation into the missing English girl Grace Millane, who was ultimately found murdered and was the face of Police in the media for this case. Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast are our own views and views of our guests.Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as legal advice.Website: https://thats-just-criminal.captivate.fm/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thats-just-criminal/id1760434280 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64vXKFxggrKAKB2j6Zld67YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatsJustCriminal

That's Just Criminal is sponsored by LexisNexis and the Criminal Bar Association NZ .In this episode of 'That's Just Criminal,' hosts Sumudu Thode and Annabel Cresswell are joined by New Zealand's renowned private investigator, Tim McKinnel. The discussion sheds light on the often misunderstood role of a private investigator in the criminal justice system. Tim shares his journey from a police officer to a private investigator, his involvement in high-profile miscarriage of justice cases, and the complex nature of his work which is far from the glamorized TV portrayal. The conversation touches on the ethics of surveillance, the impact of technology, and the emotional toll of pursuing justice. Tim also delves into international investigative work, including a fascinating stint with Greenpeace, and emphasises the importance of addressing systemic issues like poverty to combat crime effectively.About Tim: Tim is a leading New Zealand investigator specialising in complex and sensitive investigations. He has worked for Zavést since 2008. A former New Zealand police detective, Tim has a particular interest in criminal, human rights and environmental investigations.He has led a number of successful and high-profile investigations into wrongful convictions, including those of Teina Pora, wrongfully convicted of rape and murder and released in 2015, and Alan Hall, wrongfully convicted of murder and released in 2022. Tim also led the investigation into the wrongful convictions of Gail Maney, Stephen Stone, Mark Henriksen and Colin Maney, the Larnoch Road four, who had their convictions relating to two murders quashed in 2024. His wrongful conviction work has seen his clients compensated more than $8.5 million, and counting.Tim also led several human rights and environmental investigations in South East Asia, West Africa and the Pacific, as well as New Zealand, in recent years.Links:Elon’s Spies podcast: https://www.tortoisemedia.com/listen/elons-spies Crime: Need vs Greed: https://www.tvnz.co.nz/shows/crime-need-vs-greed Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast are our own views and views of our guests.Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as legal advice.Website: https://thats-just-criminal.captivate.fm/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thats-just-criminal/id1760434280 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64vXKFxggrKAKB2j6Zld67YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatsJustCriminal

This podcast is powered byLexisNexis and the Criminal Bar Association NZ In this episode of 'That's Just Criminal,' hosts Annabel Cresswell and Sumudu Thode dive into a variety of listener-submitted questions. From handling difficult cases with no defence, balancing work and life as a defence barrister, to the dynamics of court duties and interactions with jury and colleagues, this episode covers it all. Packed with personal anecdotes, professional insights, and a sprinkle of humor, Annabel and Sumudu shed light on the everyday challenges and ethical dilemmas faced by defence barristers.Links:Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008: https://www.legislation.govt.nz/regulation/public/2008/0214/latest/whole.htmlDisclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast are our own views and views of our guests.Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as legal advice.Website: https://thats-just-criminal.captivate.fm/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thats-just-criminal/id1760434280 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64vXKFxggrKAKB2j6Zld67YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatsJustCriminal

This rare interview with Rishi Nathwani SC delves into the case of Lawyers X / Nicola Gobbo, the Victorian Barrister turned police informant and the fallout of her actions, the actions of the Police, and the resulting Royal Commission of Enquiry. This podcast is proudly sponsored by LexisNexis and the Criminal Bar Association NZ About Rishi NathwaniRishi was appointed silk in 2023, after 5 years at the Victorian Bar. He was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 2006 and has been in practice ever since.Since 2011, Rishi has been recognised in the criminal directories in either the Australia and/or the UK as leading counsel. In 2023, he was recognised as Preeminent Junior Counsel for Victoria and Leading Junior Counsel for Australia in Doyles Guides of 2023. Although only in silk since October 2023, he is currently recognised as a leading silk for Victoria in the current 2024 Doyles Guide for Victoria.Rishi is an experienced barrister from London who practised at the Bar of England & Wales for over 11 years (2006 – 2017) prior to arriving in Victoria.Rishi’s busy practice has involved serious criminal offending, regulatory offences & proceeds of crime/confiscation. Rishi’s regular diet of work relates to the most serious and high profile matters. These include allegations of murder, terrorism, organised crime offences, significant drug importations, historic child sexual abuse of children. Furthermore, Rishi is routinely instructed in white collar crime matters and associated regulatory matters. He is instructed to advise NHW individuals prior to potential charges and if charged, instructed to represent them.Rishi regularly advises and appears in the appellate jurisdiction.Rishi also appears in Coronial Inquests and Public Inquiries. These including acting for Lawyer X (Nicola Gobbo) at the Royal Commission and the Aunty Donna Nelson at the Inquest into the death of her daughter, Veronica Nelson.He has also assisted the Department of Justice in introducing and training intermediaries to the Criminal Justice System.https://www.vicbar.com.au/profile/9110 Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast are our own views and views of our guests.Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as legal advice.

The podcast by criminal lawyers on justice, crime – and the legal lineEsteemed criminal lawyers Annabel Cresswell and Sumudu Thode present “That’s Just Criminal” which delves into the fascinating world of criminal law.Proudly powered by the Criminal Bar Association and LexisNexis.