Nark

Nark

Darcy Te Hira died in 1985 after being bashed in Mt Eden Prison. Fellow inmate Ross Appelgren was convicted of the crime. But was the evidence dodgy? After all, it was supplied by narks.

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October 22, 2025 1 min

A prison murder, an unlikely love story and a cast of colourful characters. RNZ's new true crime podcast is not to be missed.

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Listen here for a taste of what's to come in RNZ's latest true crime podcast - Nark. The pursuit of justice has never sounded so good.

See images and read more about the series at www.rnz.co.nz/nark

AI was used to recreate the voice of Ross Appelgren. The only words used were those he wrote or said during his lifetime.

If you have any information about this case, send an email to nark@rnz.co.nz

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October 27, 2025 42 mins

On 6 January 1985, Tony “Darcy” Te Hira was murdered in Mt Eden Prison. Fellow inmate Ross Appelgren was twice convicted of the killing but maintained his innocence, saying the prosecution case was based on a string of lies from inmates prepared to “nark” in return for money and early release. For decades the case has remained dormant. But now, an unheard appeal is being resurrected and two women who lost the men they love are look...

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October 28, 2025 49 mins

Darcy Te Hira’s murder in Mt Eden prison is one shrouded in controversy. The only prison guard on duty saw and heard nothing. Initially, Darcy was treated as if he was ill when he had no history of seizures and by the time the alarm was raised, the kitchen had been cleaned. Was there a cover up?

See images and read more about the series at www.rnz.co.nz/nark


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