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Lauren Dickason trial: Crown psych expert says ‘no evidence’ of insanity
Crown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.
'Line in the sand': No ankle bracelet for gang member who had AK-47 on school morning
His gun was 'a recipe for disaster', says judge.
Two burglars break into MyDevice in Ahuriri
CCTV captures two burglars breaking into MyDevice in Ahuriri, Napier, to steal Iphones and MacBooks on Friday. Video / MyDevice
Five youths aged 13-15 armed with firearms and axe rob north Waikato liquor store
After the Pokeno store was raided the group made their getaway at high speed on SH1.
Missing real estate agent: Conditions pause search Yanfei Bao
High water levels are continuing to set back search efforts for missing Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao. Video NZ / Herald
Labour loses support, Yanfei Bao search paused and nurses accept settlement | Focus Morning Bulletin August 1, 2023
The latest political poll is in, the search for missing real estate agent paused for another day and a historic pay equity settlement gets across the line for our nurses. Video / NZ Herald / AP
Sex blackmailer abused prison officer and will remain behind bars
Andy Junior Halliday was involved with a plot to extract money on promises of sex.
Indescribable loss: Young man died in prison after deemed 'not a risk'
Kodi Bennett was given a personal care item he had already used to try to harm himself.
Gang associate involved in fatal shooting released despite objection from victim's mother
Victim's mum wanted Anthony Kuru to serve sentence in recognition of the harm he caused.
Killer mum felt ‘alienated’, ‘often’ angry when husband focused on kids, court hears
The defence has opened its case in Christchurch.
Driver in tight spot after getting stuck in cul-de-sac while allegedly evading police
Defendant asks judge: 'How can they be criminal charges when there was no victim?'
Diner allegedly attacks boy with wine bottle at restaurant, staff detain suspect
A man has been charged over an assault that took place at Browns Bay restaurant.
'Unprovoked and random': Shopkeeper allegedly attacked by man armed with homemade weapon
The man allegedly attacked the shopkeeper with a knife attached to a walking stick.
What killer mum told psychiatrist, husband after deaths
Letters sent by Lauren Dickason to her husband after she was arrested revealed in court.
Lauren Dickason trial: Experts to testify in court
Another two defence experts and two Crown experts will present their evaluation of Dickason's state at the time of the killings. Video / NZ Herald
Couple take wedding company to disputes tribunal over binned blooms, expensive champagne
The couple say the service they received caused emotional harm and 'loss of reputation'.
Lauren Dickason trial: Psych expert reveals killer’s last words to daughters
Recap of what jury have heard so far as defence opens its case in Lauren Dickason trial.
Steve Braunias: Life and death in the Auckland shadows - a tragic end to the NZ dream
Steve Braunias on the tragic story of a meaningless death over a crazy misunderstanding.
'Violated an understatement': Judge rejects to man's intimate photo claim
The man's argument that the picture was intended for his then-wife was rejected.
Deadlocked: Trial for 16yo accused of murdering 17yo friend over Facebook spat derailed
Dimetrius Pairama, 17, died five years ago after she was forced to hang herself.
Man in prison for part in fatal attack says he should be home with kids
The children are being cared for by grandparents after their mother died in a crash.
'She just felt so desperate’: Lauren Dickason's spiral to alleged murder outlined at trial
Jury hears more evidence about Lauren Dickason’s mental state.
'Spreading hatred': Man who shot at pictures of Ardern claimed it was art
The man said shooting pictures of politicians was 'therapeutic'.
Watch: Chilling moment head-on crash avoided by just 300mm
The driver was overtaking a 52-tonne logging truck on a corner.
'This chap has huge problems': Offender jailed for random attacks
Jayden John Lee Morgan committed a string of erratic, random crimes in the last few weeks.
Countdown fire: Police suspect arson in toilet paper aisle blaze
Video shows flames taking hold in toilet paper aisle as staff try to extinguish the fire.
Bridget Simmonds death: Guilty verdict in murder retrial in Whangārei
The jury returned the verdict in three hours.
Lauren Dickason trial: Psychiatric expert gives evidence
A psychiatric expert will tell a jury whether or not Lauren Dickason was insane at the time she killed her children in 2021. Video / NZ Herald
Kiwi, 77, allegedly caught with 2kg of heroin at Melbourne Airport
The man could spent the rest of his life in prison.
GST off fruit and vege, search for Yanfei Bao and global boiling | Focus Morning Bulletin July 28, 2023
National claim a leaked Labour tax policy, police take to the sky in the search for missing real estate agent and global boiling is here as the earth’s temperatures soar. Video / NZ Herald / AP
Matt Ratana killing: UK man given 'whole-life' term for shooting Kiwi cop
Louis De Zoysa sentenced to a whole-life term, meaning he will never be freed.
'How could I face my kids?' Gang president fights manslaughter conviction
Damien Kuru says he didn't have anything to do with the death of a rival gang member.