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Scott Watson's latest bid to clear his name
Justice Minister Andrew Little is now looking at Scott Watson's bid to have his murder convictions reconsidered. Journalist Mike White has been followed the case for 20 years he talks to Jesse about… Audio
Case #001 - Olivia Hope and Ben Smart
Olivia Hope and Ben Smart disappeared in the Marlborough Sounds in the early hours of New Year's Day in 1998. Investigative journalist and author, Mike White, has covered this case through all its… Audio
Crimes NZ: Ben Smart and Olivia Hope
Today we start a new feature looking at famous criminal cases in New Zealand, both solved and unsolved. We are starting the series with murder of Olivia Hope and Ben Smart, speaking to author Mike… Audio
Scott Watson's father disappointed with parole decision
Scott Watson's father Chris says before he dies he wants to see his son free . Audio
Scott Watson's father disappointed with parole decision
Scott Watson's father Chris says before he dies he wants to see his son free . Audio
Scott Watson denied parole in latest attempt
Marlborough Sounds double-killer Scott Watson will not get another bid at freedom for four years.
Watson-Hope meeting: A decade waiting, still no answers
Analysis - Murdered teenager Olivia Hope's father, Gerald, has walked away unconvinced by her convicted killer's claims of innocence. What couldn't he reconcile? Audio
Olivia Hope's father 'unconvinced' of Watson's innocence
The father of murdered teenager Olivia Hope says he remains unconvinced of convicted killer Scott Watson's innocence following a meeting with him in prison.
Department of Corrections gives green light to Scott Watson and victims' father
The Department of Corrections has given the go-ahead to a meeting between convicted murderer Scott Watson and the father of one of his victims. Watsons' father, Chris Watson, joins Checkpoint. Audio