Black Sheep

Black Sheep by RNZ

RNZ

The shady, controversial and sometimes downright villainous characters of NZ history. Join William Ray as he explores history through the lens of Kiwi dirtbags in NZ's most awarded podcast.

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On 27 September 1974 New Zealanders woke to the news Dr Bill Sutch, a famous economist, historian, and former senior government official had been arrested and accused of spying for Soviet Russia. He was later found not guilty, but over the last 50 years, suspicion has swirled, and new evidence has been revealed. Check our RNZ's award Winning Podcast The Service for more about the history of the SIS in New Zealand.

Check our RNZ's award Winning Podcast The Service for more about the history of the SIS in New Zealand

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Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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  • 108 - Spy Scandal: the story of Bill Sutch 
    Thu, 26 Sep 2024
  • 107 - Musket Missionary: the story of Thomas Kendall (Part 2) 
    Thu, 05 Sep 2024
  • 106 - Bird Bandit: the story of Freddie Angell 
    Thu, 12 Sep 2024
  • 104 - Musket Missionary: the story of Thomas Kendall (Part 1) 
    Thu, 29 Aug 2024
  • 103 - Beastly Truth: the story of George Howe 
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