Poisoning
Case #042 - The Timaru Poisonings
In 1886 the bustling town of Timaru was stunned when society darling Thomas Hall was arrested for the attempted murder of his wife, Kitty. Author Peter Graham outlines one of the most sensational… Audio
Killer Conductor: the story of Eric Mareo - Part 2
When flamboyant orchestra conductor Eric Mareo was convicted of murder for a second time, the judge raised grave concerns about the verdict with the Attorney General. So, did 1930s prejudice and… Audio
Killer Conductor: the story of Eric Mareo - Part 1
Kiwis rose to their feet and cheered when the flamboyant orchestra conductor Eric Mareo was found guilty of murdering his wife in 1936. But 85 years later, the verdict seems less certain. Was justice… Audio
Skripal suspect's 'real identity revealed'
An investigative journalism website has published what it says is the real identity of one of the Russian intelligence officers suspected of the Salisbury nerve agent poisoning.
Anti Kremlin figure, another suspected poisoning
European correspondent, Seamus Kearney on another suspected poisoning case is making the headlines. An anti-Kremlin activist has been flown to Berlin for treatment after losing his sight and ability… Audio
Skripal suspects claim they were tourists
Two men named as suspects in the poisoning of a Russian ex-spy in the UK town of Salisbury have told media outlet RT they were sightseeing.
Skripal poisoning: Two suspects identified by UK police
Detectives in the United Kingdom appear to have isolated two people from CCTV images as their prime suspects in the nerve agent poisoning of Sergei and Yulia Skripal in March. The attack lead to the… Audio
Ex-Russian spy critically ill in UK - suspected poison exposure
A former Russian spy is critically ill after being exposed to an unknown substance. Sergei Skripal, who is 66, was granted refuge in the UK following a "spy swap" between the US and Russia in 2010… Audio