Anna Leask

Anna Leask

journalist New Zealand

Anna Leask is a senior journalist at the Herald, specializing in crime and justice reporting. She has been with the publication since 2008 and is the host of the podcast 'A Moment In Crime,' which delves into notable criminal cases and the complexities surrounding them. Leask's work has garnered significant attention, and her podcast has been downloaded over a million times, reflecting her expertise in the field.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
21,337
Power
929$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 5 6.00 0.44% +0% 4,822,233 21,337 $210,000 929$
Totals 5 4,822,233 21,337 $210,000 929$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Anna Leask reports on the sentencing of the former leader of Gloriavale. 7

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: ‘He had the power’: Ex-Gloriavale leader faces sentencing for sex abuse of girls, women

New Zealand New Zealand: Anna Leask reports on the sentencing of the former leader of the Gloriavale community. 5

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Sport Headlines | Black Caps hold advantage heading into third day of second test

New Zealand New Zealand: Anna Leask reports on the sentencing of the former leader of Gloriavale. 5

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: MetService Daily Weather: December 12 2025

New Zealand New Zealand: Anna Leask reports on the sentencing of the former leader of Gloriavale. 5

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Weekend weather outlook with Heather Keats: Noticeably cooler weather for the South

New Zealand New Zealand: Anna Leask is a senior journalist who covers national crime and justice. 8

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Kiwi women charged over 36kg meth haul at Melbourne Airport named

New Zealand New Zealand: Anna Leask is a senior journalist who covers national crime and justice. 7

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Missing and murdered: Inside the Anaru Moana investigation

New Zealand New Zealand: Anna Leask is a senior journalist who covers national crime and justice. 8

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Teen’s suicide highlights digital exploitation and gaps in youth mental health care

New Zealand New Zealand: Anna Leask is a senior journalist who covers national crime and justice for the Herald. 7

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Vanished in Russia: Kiwi family in limbo 18 years after Blenheim father’s disappearance

New Zealand New Zealand: In this exclusive two-part podcast special, Anna Leask delves into Warwick’s extraordinary life – a journey marked by violence, addiction, and survival. 7

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: ‘Dangerous’ killer breaks silence in Herald podcast special

New Zealand New Zealand: Anna Leask is a senior journalist who covers national crime and justice. 7

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Manapōuri fatal house fire that killed mother and son ruled accidental, no action against landlord