Each season of A Forgotten History explores a key story from New Zealand's past with fresh perspective on what happened at the time, and the lasting impacts of ...
By the time Terry Clark is sentenced to jail in 1981, the Mr Asia syndicate is nearing its end, its best years fading into memory. But while it may have run for only a few years, its impact continues to be felt today. For a full cast list, never before seen photos, and an extended interview with Detective Superintendent Greg Williams visit nzherald.co.nz/mrasia Written and presented: John Daniell and Noelle McCarthySound design and mix: Marc ChestermanExecutive producers: Ethan Sills and Andrew LaxonMusic: Human Instinct, Ticket, and Tom Dalton Made with funding by NZ On Air. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Lady Justice
Mr Asia - Marty Johnstone - is dead. The justice system comes for Terry Clark and Andy Maher, and the syndicate is brought down by women. For a full cast list and never before seen photos, visit nzherald.co.nz/mrasia Written and presented: John Daniell and Noelle McCarthySound design and mix: Marc ChestermanExecutive producers: Ethan Sills and Andrew LaxonMusic: Human Instinct, Ticket, and Tom Dalton Made with funding by NZ On Air. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The End of the Party
Late 1978: Halloween sees Terry Clark face the courts, Christmas Day sees the gang's couriers cross paths with the police, and the clock is ticking for Marty Johnstone. For a full cast list and never before seen photos, visit nzherald.co.nz/mrasia Written and presented: John Daniell and Noelle McCarthySound design and mix: Marc ChestermanExecutive producers: Ethan Sills and Andrew LaxonMusic: Human Instinct, Ticket, and Tom Dalton Made with funding by NZ On Air. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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High Time
The Mr Asia syndicate expands, and the Australian market goes to the next level. But as the gang lives the high life, the murders begin - and has Terry Clark’s luck run out? For a full cast list and never before seen photos, visit nzherald.co.nz/mrasia Written and presented: John Daniell and Noelle McCarthySound design and mix: Marc ChestermanExecutive producers: Ethan Sills and Andrew LaxonMusic: Human Instinct, Ticket, and Tom Dalton Made with funding by NZ On Air. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Seven Months in a Leaky Boat
In 1975, a massive shipment of marijuana and a chaotic trip to Thailand lays the groundwork for Marty Johnstone and his gang to move into heroin - and sees them cross paths with the journalist who would dub them Mr Asia. For a full cast list and never before seen photos, visit nzherald.co.nz/mrasia Written and presented: John Daniell and Noelle McCarthySound design and mix: Marc ChestermanExecutive producers: Ethan Sills and Andrew LaxonMusic: Human Instinct, Ticket, and Tom Dalton Made with funding by NZ On Air. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Each season of A Forgotten History explores a key story from New Zealand's past with fresh perspective on what happened at the time, and the lasting impacts of the moment.
Season 2: Mr Asia
In the 1970s, the Mr Asia drug syndicate was one of the largest sellers of heroin in the world. The group began in New Zealand, with two men at its centre: Marty Johnstone and Terry Clark.
As the syndicate spread around the world, for a few years, they were living the high life. And then, they started killing each other.
Hosted by John Daniell and Noelle McCarthy. Presented by NZ Herald and Bird of Paradise Productions.
Season 1: Tangiwai.
Christmas Eve, 1953. A historic year for New Zealand ended tragically, when 151 people died in the country's worst ever rail disaster. 70 years on, with only a handful of survivors still alive, did New Zealand learn the lessons of this horrific accident - or have we forgotten this tragedy?
Hosted by Hamish Williams. Produced by the Motuihe Group for the New Zealand Herald.
Both seasons made with funding from NZ on Air.
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