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
2 wks
Reach
27,066
Power
1,179$
Sentiment
6.60
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 5 6.60 0.47% +20% 4,822,233 27,066 $210,000 1,179$
Totals 5 4,822,233 27,066 $210,000 1,179$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Anna Leask, senior crime journalist with the Herald, has been diving into this case with a special two-part series on Flint’s diagnosis deception. 7

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Diagnosis deception: How a woman lied about having cancer – The Front Page

New Zealand New Zealand: Anna Leask is a senior journalist who covers national crime and justice and is involved in the podcast about Nicola Flint's case. 8

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Christchurch cancer fraud: Friend of Nicola Flint speaks out on lies

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