How Race and Wealth Influence Media Coverage of Murder and Missing Persons Cases in New Zealand
Warning: This article discusses topics related to murder, missing persons, and media bias, which some readers may find distressing.
The 2018 murder of British tourist Grace Emmie Rose Millane in Auckland shocked New Zealand. From the moment she was reported missing, the media latched onto every development in her case. Almost hourly updates poured in: CCTV footage was released, news teams flooded Auckland’s central business district for tips, and headlines dominated news cycles. It seemed as though no other story mattered at the time.