Killer mum ‘clearly distraught and depressed’ after daughters' deaths
Crown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.
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Lauren Dickason trial: Crown psych expert says ‘no evidence’ of insanity
Crown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.
Killer mum felt ‘alienated’, ‘often’ angry when husband focused on kids, court hears
The defence has opened its case in Christchurch.
Fundraiser launched to help 'cherished' Paihia woman assaulted inside her own store
Alleged serious assault and break-in lands 27yo man in Kaikohe District Court.
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.
What killer mum told psychiatrist, husband after deaths
Letters sent by Lauren Dickason to her husband after she was arrested revealed in court.
‘Preppy Killer’ released from prison
Robert Chambers was previously known as the "Preppy Killer" and "Central Park Strangler".
Court rules Missouri man with schizophrenia can be executed
Johnny Johnson is scheduled to receive a lethal injection.
School violence on the rise: Thousands of students stood down or suspended
Assaults on other students and school staff are on the rise, new data shows.
'Shattered hearts': Friends launch appeal for missing estate agent Yanfei Bao
It's been 10 days since Yanfei Bao was last seen alive.
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.
'How terrifying': Son steps in to save mum from dad's attack
Claudie Thompson's assaults on his partner were at the highest end.
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.
Missing estate agent's alleged kidnapper had only been in NZ for several months
The 52-year-old was arrested at an airport after booking a one-way international flight.
Several Christchurch men assaulted after lured by dating site
Several people are being spoken to and will likely face charges for the incidents.
Yanfei Bao's employer speaks of 'very heavy hearts' as search efforts ramp up
Teams will be looking for the missing woman from the air, on land and in the water.
'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.
Lauren Dickason trial: Psych expert reveals killer’s last words to daughters
The defence has opened its case in the Lauren Dickason trial in Christchurch.
Double murder on bail: Jealous Head Hunter who killed ex and her father jailed for 20 years
The Head Hunters member also shot his former partner's dog.
Accused labelled 'bitter wingman' and 'vulnerable' bystander as murder trial wraps up
Dimetrius Pairama, 17, was tortured and forced to hang herself in July 2018.
Killer's mum gives evidence - accused 'disconnected' before alleged murders
The defence has opened its case in the Lauren Dickason trial in Christchurch.
Kids killed 'out of love' by mum 'severely' disturbed, jury told
The defence has opened its case in the Lauren Dickason trial in Christchurch.
Mother's actions 'shocking and horrifying' but not her fault, claims defence
Police analysed hundreds of thousands of messages sent and received by Lauren Dickason.
Lauren Dickason trial: ‘They were being wild... now I’ve got three dead kids’
Mum told police after killing her kids she had been 'thinking about it for a while'.
'Shoot him, shoot him!': Woman's desperate bid to save partner's life after attack
Who pulled the trigger of the .22 rifle that killed Auckland man Brian James?
Argument over 'stubborn' comment precipitated heated argument, fatal stabbing
The fatal stabbing took place in January 2022.
‘I just couldn’t anymore’: Lauren Dickason jury to view confession video
Police analysed hundreds of thousands of messages sent and received by Lauren Dickason.
Lauren Dickason googled methods for killing before children died, court hears
Police analysed hundreds of thousands of messages sent and received by Lauren Dickason.
16yo accused in torture-murder trial was 'vulnerable to exploitation', expert testifies
Demetrius Pairama, 17, was tortured and forced to hang herself five years ago.
Police reveal Auckland gunman’s death was self-inflicted
Reid shot and killed Tupuga Sipiliano, 44, and Solomana To'oto'o, 45 last Thursday.