Success for Nine & Tapt Podcasts at New York Festivals Radio Awards

Two of Nine’s investigative podcasts from A Current Affair, 60 Minutes & Tapt Media (formerly 9Podcasts), have been recognised at the2026 New York Festival Radio Awards.

The Saints and Alva Beach: Death At The Door, were awarded Bronze and Silver statues respectively in the Narrative/Documentary Podcast category. Alva Beach: Death At The Door was also awarded Bronze in the ‘serialised podcast’ category.

Presented by 60 Minutes journalist Adam Hegarty, with producer Jess Lodge and sound design & editing by Matty White, Alva Beach: Death At The Door pulls back the curtain on the fatal events of a single night in the quiet North Queensland town Alva Beach.

Through exclusive interviews and extensive evidence, Hegarty delves into the stabbing deaths of two men: 37-year-old father of three Corey Christensen and 27-year-old Tom Davy.

Adam Hegarty said “This is a story that’s stuck with me for a very long time, so I could not be prouder of the work Jess, Matty and I have done, and am incredibly grateful for the recognition.”

Presented by A Current Affair’s Pippa Bradshaw, with producer Jess Lodge and sound design & editing by Hannah Sterling, The Saints exposes one of Australia’s most shocking cases of religious extremism which resulted in the tragic death of eight-year-old Elizabeth Struhs in Toowoomba, Queensland.

Pippa Bradshaw said “I’m deeply honoured to have The Saints and Elizabeth’s story recognised on a global stage, one that highlights the real dangers of extreme belief, and the importance of accountability.”

The Saints has also been recognised among the best in Australian podcasting, shortlisted for Best Crime Podcast at the upcoming 2026 Australian Audio Awards in Sydney.

Triple win for Nine & Tapt Podcasts at New York Festivals Radio Awards

Two of Nine’s investigative podcasts from A Current Affair, 60 Minutes & TaptMedia (formerly 9Podcasts), have been recognised at the 2026 New York Festival Radio Awards.

The Saints and Alva Beach: Death At The Door, were awarded Bronze and Silver statues respectively in the Narrative/Documentary Podcast category. Alva Beach: Death At The Door was also awarded Bronze in the ‘serialised podcast’ category.

Presented by 60 Minutes journalist Adam Hegarty, with producer Jess Lodge and sound design & editing by Matty White, Alva Beach: Death At The Door pulls back the curtain on the fatal events of a single night in the quiet North Queensland town Alva Beach.

Through exclusive interviews and extensive evidence, Hegarty delves into the stabbing deaths of two men: 37-year-old father of three Corey Christensen and 27-year-old Tom Davy.

Adam Hegarty said “This is a story that’s stuck with me for a very long time, so I could not be prouder of the work Jess, Matty and I have done, and am incredibly grateful for the recognition.”

Presented by A Current Affair’s Pippa Bradshaw (main image) with producer Jess Lodge and sound design & editing by Hannah Sterling, The Saints exposes one of Australia’s most shocking cases of religious extremism which resulted in the tragic death of eight-year-old Elizabeth Struhs inToowoomba, Queensland.

Pippa Bradshaw said “I’m deeply honoured to have The Saints and Elizabeth’s story recognised on a global stage, one that highlights the real dangers of extreme belief, and the importance of accountability.”

The Saints has also been recognised among the best in Australian podcasting, shortlisted for Best Crime Podcast at the upcoming 2026 Australian Audio Awards in Sydney.