Focus: Lauren Dickason's defence gives closing statement
"This is the very kind of case that the law of infanticide was designed for," said Lauren Dickason's defence lawyer during her closing statement on Friday. Video / Supplied
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Lauren Dickason's lawyer: Case is 'the very kind the law of infanticide was designed for'
A Crown expert says there is no basis for an infanticide defence.
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Focus: Crown's closing statement in Lauren Dickason trial
The 42-year-old admits killing her three daughters Liané, 6, and 2-year-old twins Maya and Karla, but denies it was murder and has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity or infanticide. Video / Supplied
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Final witness finishes evidence for Lauren Dickason trial
Crown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.
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'My world was falling apart': Lauren Dickason gives most detailed account of killing children
Crown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.
Watch: Remuera restaurant ram raid, deputy mayor 'beyond angry'
Early morning Remuera burglary caught on camera.
Remuera Restaurant ram raid
Ram raiders in Remuera have taken alcohol and cash in a brazen robbery. Video / supplied
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Lauren Dickason at 'increased risk of deterioration' in weeks leading up to alleged triple murder - expert
Crown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.
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Police at scene of ram raid in Takapuna
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Mum should've been hospitalised for 'severe' depression - expert
Crown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.
Northcote Pt death: Police remain at property; friends, family seek answers
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