Tim Mc Kinnel
Police offer reward for info on Arthur Easton murder
Police have offered a $100,000 reward for information leading to a conviction for the murder of Arthur Easton 39-years ago. Tim McKinnel was part of the investigation team which helped uncover the… Audio
Private investigator on Maney case calls for investigation into Police in charge
A private investigator involved in getting Gail Maney acquitted wants police who were in charge of her case to be investigated. Tim McKinnel spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Gail Maney appeal wraps up
The appeal of Gail Maney, Stephen Stone, Colin Maney and Mark Henriksen for the murder of Deane Fuller-Sandys in 1999 wrapped up in Wellington yesterday. Private investigator who was working on the… Audio
Three likely outcomes from appeal into Fuller-Sandys case - PI
A private investigator says there are three likely outcomes from the upcoming Court of Appeal hearing into the killing of Deane Fuller-Sandys.Tim McKinnel became intrigued by the case after being… Audio
Hall family investigator unhappy with report exonerating crown
The investigation into the Alan Hall miscarriage of justice case has exonerated crown lawyers of any wrong doing.
The Supreme Court last year cleared Mr Hall of the 1985 murder of Arthur Easton and… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: The year in review
In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell recaps the big stories of 2022 and the questions they raise for 2023, and delivers his own personal worst of and best of list for the year… Audio
A doco revival spotlights crime and injustice
A recent revival of local prime-time TV documentaries has highlighted some thorny social issues and raised awkward questions about justice and equality. Among them was a revealing investigation this… Audio
Tim McKinnel's new documentary, Crime: Need vs. Greed
Private investigator and former police detective Tim McKinnel explores New Zealand white collar crime in his new documentary: Crime: Need vs. Greed. It airs on TVNZ 1 tomorrow, Tuesday 25th October… Audio
Alan Hall case: "evidence has been known for 30 years"
The Solicitor-General has launched an investigation into the role of all the Crown lawyers ever involved in the case of Alan Hall. Mr Hall was found guilty of murdering Arthur Easton during a violent… Audio
Solicitor General accused of breaching guidelines
The government's top legal adviser is accused of breaching guidelines by giving two men immunity from prosecution for rape and murder.
The men's evidence led to the conviction of Gail Maney for the… Audio
Stephen Stone launches appeal against murder convictions
Lawyers for Stephen Stone, serving life in prison for the murders of Deane Fuller-Sandys and Leah Stephens, have lodged an appeal against his convictions in the Court of Appeal.
The Crown's case was… Audio
Commission to investigate potential miscarriages of justice
People who believe they've been wrongfully convicted of a crime - and have exhausted all avenues of appeal - now have another place to turn. Audio
Case #003 - The Disappearance of Deane Fuller-Sandys
Deane Fuller-Sandys went missing on 21 August,1989 after setting off to go fishing at the rough West Auckland beach Whatipu and for nearly a decade he was presumed drowned. Audio
Is policing in New Zealand racist?
The Minister of Police has said there's unconscious bias but no systemic racism in the New Zealand police. But the head of the Criminal Justice Advisory Group, Chester Borrows, says there are serious… Audio
Crimes NZ: Gail Maney
Former police officer turned private detective Tim McKinnel speaks to Jesse about the Gail Maney case which was featured in the RNZ-Stuff joint podcast Gone Fishing. Audio
Malcolm Rewa heads to Court of Appeal
Serial rapist and now-convicted murderer Malcolm Rewa is taking his case to the Court of Appeal next month. He was given a life sentence for the 1992 murder of Susan Burdett last year after a jury… Audio
Will armed police patrols really increase our safety?
Armed patrols in Auckland, Waikato and Canterbury are a fundamental change in policing - but is there any evidence they will help keep anyone safe? Audio
ARTs: what are the concerns?
Police have announced they're going to introduce Armed Response Teams in Waikato, Auckland and Canterbury as a part of trial. Audio
Questions remain over Teina Pora case - investigator
A private investigator involved in the Susan Burdett murder case says opportunities were missed to catch her murderer, the serial rapist Malcolm Rewa. On Tuesday, Rewa was jailed for life for the 1992… Audio
"Justice & truth have finally merged together in Rewa verdict"
Justice and truth have finally merged together... That's how the verdict that Malcolm Rewa is guilty of Susan Burdett's murder is being described. Audio