Episode

Nark 10 | Escape

Podcast: Motive: The Lost
Published: Nov 16, 2025
Duration seconds: 2329
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Summary

Ross Appelgren takes drastic measures to clear his name. In a nail-biting episode we relive his unsanctioned bid for freedom and his attempt to bring national attention to his case by going live on talkback radio. Read more stories and see images from Nark on the RNZ website Special thanks to everyone who helped bring this podcast to life, especially Julie Appelgren and Suzanne Young. And thanks to Ngā Taonga and Mediaworks for some of the archival audio. If you have any further information on this case, please email [email protected] Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details