New ZealandFocus: 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 / SuppliedWatch11 Aug 06:01 AM
New ZealandLauren 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.11 Aug 05:39 AM
New ZealandTrouserless man bitten by police dog flees in patrol carThe wanted thief wriggled out of his trousers after a police dog latched onto him.11 Aug 04:45 AM
New ZealandFocus: Crown's closing statement in Lauren Dickason trialThe 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 / SuppliedWatch11 Aug 04:28 AM
New ZealandLauren Dickason trial: Crown tells jury ‘you will be sure’ this is a case of murderProsecutor Andrew McRae has given his closing address to the jury.11 Aug 01:20 AM
New ZealandOne person in custody, armed police raid West Auckland propertyA resident described seeing over a dozen police officers running around holding guns.10 Aug 11:25 PM
CrimeDelivery driver breaks 'elderly' man's arm during clash over parkingThe man was pushed so hard he flew threw the air and landed on the ground.10 Aug 10:10 PM
New ZealandPair arrested after allegedly fleeing police in stolen carIt follows a wild pursuit in the city earlier in the week.10 Aug 07:53 PM
New ZealandEnchanter report, NZ First up in polls and tourists fly to space | Focus Morning Bulletin August 11, 2023Urgent safety issues to be revealed in final report on the sinking of the Enchanter, could Winston Peters be heading back to Parliament? And tourists fly to space for the first time. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / AP Video / Virgin GalacticWatch10 Aug 07:24 PM
New Zealand'Over my dead body': Father attacks police officers uplifting his daughterA parenting order stated the 4-year-old was meant to be in the care of her mother.10 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimeGangster '666' sentenced for making guns, selling meth and death threats via smuggled prison phone'Wayniac' said he is ready to reform, but the judge noted he's prospecting for a new gang.10 Aug 07:26 AM
New ZealandFinal witness finishes evidence for Lauren Dickason trialCrown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.10 Aug 03:58 AM
New Zealand'Concerned and distraught': Police launch homicide probe into missing Auckland teenThe Massey resident was last seen by friends and family on April 21.10 Aug 02:54 AM
Crime'They have to take off when they are called': Concerns about excessive noise at proposed rescue chopper base hits the High CourtA community group says the service needs to find another area.10 Aug 02:35 AM
New ZealandLGBTQ activist pleads guilty to punching 71yo at heated Posie Parker rallyThe victim suffered a concussion, court documents state.10 Aug 02:34 AM
New ZealandHair of woman's dead son stolen by man who lost his own child's ashesThe thief took the woman's locket which contained the irreplaceable item.10 Aug 01:07 AM
New ZealandScammers strike, mushroom mystery and cold blast sets in | Focus Morning Bulletin August 10, 2023A Whanganui mum has lost $350,000 to scammers, the plot thickens in the Australia mushroom poisoning case and temperatures plunge as a cold blast sets in. Video / NZ Herald / GettyWatch09 Aug 07:26 PM
CrimeJurors shown video of 22yo's fatal stabbing as murder trial beginsGraphic content: The victim, 22, died after he was dumped at Takanini Medical Centre.09 Aug 07:24 AM
CrimeDoctor caught drunk behind the wheel of his Jaguar, racks up fourth convictionThe GP fell off the wagon following news of a family tragedy. He is now on home detention.09 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandAthlete discharged on sex offence not in Olympic contention despite claim he put ‘dream aside’The man's sporting body also said he was not a member when he was charged.09 Aug 04:50 AM
New Zealand'My world was falling apart': Lauren Dickason gives most detailed account of killing childrenCrown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.09 Aug 04:41 AM
New ZealandWatch: Remuera restaurant ram raid, deputy mayor 'beyond angry'Early morning Remuera burglary caught on camera.09 Aug 03:28 AM
CrimeRemuera Restaurant ram raidRam raiders in Remuera have taken alcohol and cash in a brazen robbery. Video / suppliedWatch09 Aug 02:44 AM
New ZealandWatch: Person violently run down by car in Palmerston North gang brawlThe incident happened less than two days before a Mongrel Mob member was fatally shot.09 Aug 02:38 AM
CrimePrison ordered for meth syndicate henchman who tied drug rival to chair and stabbed him to deathThe trial gave a rare first-hand insight into Auckland's lucrative underground meth labs.08 Aug 11:31 PM
New ZealandLauren Dickason at 'increased risk of deterioration' in weeks leading up to alleged triple murder - expertCrown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.08 Aug 11:19 PM
New ZealandGang feud brews, why BlackRock loves NZ and time to ban phones in schools? | Focus Morning Bulletin August 9, 2023Communities left in fear as a gang feud brews, why US$8.6 trillion BlackRock loves New Zealand and the party keen to ban phones in schools. Video / NZ Herald / GettyWatch08 Aug 07:50 PM
New ZealandStrangler surprised his victim survivedArgument over $40 cellphone charger in community house almost fatal.08 Aug 07:26 PM
New ZealandPolice at scene of ram raid in TakapunaPolice made arrests after a ram raid in Takapuna overnight. Video / NZ HeraldWatch08 Aug 06:46 PM
New ZealandRebels gang boss made at least $1m dealing drugs but loses lifestyle block, cash, cars, motorcyclesGang leader forfeits criminal proceeds after police investigation into financial affairs.08 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandVictim ‘karate-kicked’ in face during night out confronts offender in courtThe victim was in town, minding his own business, when he was kicked in the face.08 Aug 07:56 AM
New ZealandPolice arrest man after fatal Point England shootingPolice searched a Glen Innes address today and arrested a man.08 Aug 04:14 AM
New ZealandMum should've been hospitalised for 'severe' depression - expertCrown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.08 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandNorthcote Pt death: Police remain at property; friends, family seek answersA close friend says just a few weeks ago the dead woman was in good spirits.08 Aug 03:51 AM
