The Confessions of Prisoner 'T'
- Documentary
- Māori
- Crime
In 1994, Teina Pora was found guilty of the rape and murder of Susan Burdett. Pora spent 22 years behind bars despite concerns over the reliability of his confession, and evidence indicating that another had acted alone. In this award-winning documentary, Michael Bennett (Matariki) examines the case, and private investigator Tim McKinnel argues for Pora's innocence. Included are parts of Pora's original police interview, and a visit where he appears unable to identify Burdett's house. In 2015 the Privy Council quashed Pora's conviction. He was paid millions in compensation, but argued that "freedom is priceless".
Warning: This content may offend some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised.
Press release for this documentary, Māori Television, April 2013
2020 video interview with Teina Pora, on Whakaata Māori show Te Ao with Moana
January 2014 article on Teina Pora's appeal to the Privy Council, The NZ Herald
March 2015 article on the Privy Council quashing Teina Pora's convictions, The NZ Herald
March 2015 interview with Teina Pora campaigner Tim McKinnel, The NZ Herald












