Should you listen?
DELVE is a true-crime podcast that explores complex legal cases and medical diagnoses, often revealing the harsh realities faced by families. With a narrative format and a focus on investigative storytelling, it appeals to those interested in the intersection of law and medicine.
~33 min episodes · 289 episodes
You'll like this if
- you enjoy in-depth investigations into true crime
- you are interested in legal and medical ethics
- you appreciate narrative storytelling in podcasts
- you want to hear about real-life cases and their implications
Maybe skip it if
Listeners looking for light entertainment or casual discussions should skip this podcast.
About DELVE
SERIES 10 - DIAGNOSIS OF A CRIME SEASON 2: THE TRIAL: In the highly anticipated return of Melanie Reid’s latest podcast investigation, Diagnosis of a Crime, listeners are given unprecedented access inside the high stakes criminal trial of a professional athlete, examining whether young parents accused in complex medical cases are receiving fair access to justice. Find out what happens when medical evidence from New Zealand doctors - usually left unchallenged - is put to the test. New episodes every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. SERIES 9 - DIAGNOSIS OF A CRIME: Imagine being told that what’s wrong with your child isn’t an illness or an accident, but a crime. From the team behind The Boy in the Water and Fractured, Diagnosis of a Crime takes you inside the lives of families torn apart by a medical diagnosis. Join us for Melanie Reid’s latest groundbreaking investigation, where medicine and law combine, and nothing is quite what it seems. 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 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 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
What to expect
Episodes typically run for about 33 minutes and feature a narrative style that delves deeply into each case. The show is hosted by Melanie Reid, who guides listeners through the complexities of the stories being told.
Where to start
New listeners might start with the recent episode titled 'S11 | Introducing The Murder of Andrew Bagshaw' for an overview of the latest investigation.
- Language
- English
- Type
- podcast
Questions about DELVE
Is DELVE worth listening to?
DELVE is worth listening to if you are interested in true crime and legal investigations, as it provides detailed narratives on significant cases.
How long are DELVE episodes?
DELVE episodes typically run for about 33 minutes.
What is DELVE about?
DELVE focuses on true crime cases, particularly those involving complex medical diagnoses and their legal ramifications.
Is DELVE still going?
Yes, DELVE is still active, with new episodes published regularly, including the latest episode on September 5, 2026.
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