New Zealand Media and Entertainment and NZ Herald have launched a new video podcast series delving into court cases.
Open Justice: Case by Case is hosted by NZ Herald’s head of podcasts Jane Yee alongside the Herald’s Open Justice reporters from across the country. The series will examine the cases, disputes and decisions in courts and tribunals across New Zealand. It is supported with funding from New Zealand on Air.
Open Justice editor Elizabeth Binning says the series is a natural evolution for Open Justice, which she describes as one of New Zealand journalism’s most significant public interest editorial initiatives.
“Open Justice was developed with a simple belief in mind: that an open and transparent legal system is vital to a well-functioning democracy. The public has the right to be the eyes and ears of the courtroom, and Case by Case opens courtroom doors to an even wider audience. It brings those stories to life through audio and video, while also giving people the opportunity to get to know the talented team of journalists behind our Open Justice reporting.”
Context and answers
The 20-episode series has been developed to further support public understanding of court and justice issues. Each episode is split into two parts: first unpacking a case by breaking down the facts, arguments and outcome, before exploring key aspects of the justice system connected to the story. Each episode will be released in conjunction with an NZ Herald article as well as in video podcast format.
Yee says the podcast will give audiences a new way to engage with the Herald’s Open Justice journalism.
“By pairing fascinating cases and findings with expert explainers, the series will help New Zealanders better understand the complex legal and tribunal processes and decisions that shape our justice system.”
