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Lauren Dickason trial: Emotional first responders give evidence about finding children dead

Lauren Anne Dickason has admitted killing 6yo Liané and 2yo twins Maya and Karla.

Fifa Women's World Cup kicks off, problematic policies and police to testify in Lauren Dickason trial | Focus Morning Bulletin July 20, 2023

The world's football fans set their eyes on New Zealand, why the Government’s latest bid to tackle youth crime might be problematic and first responders set to testify in day three of the Lauren Dickason trial. Video / NZ Herald

Alleged triple murderer had 'weight of the world' on her before move to NZ

Lauren Anne Dickason has admitted killing 6yo Liané and 2yo twins Maya and Karla.

Lauren Dickason trial: Harrowing fertility journey outlined by husband

Lauren Anne Dickason has admitted killing 6yo Liané and 2yo twins Maya and Karla.

'Monstrous' murder: Abusive partner handed lengthy prison term after setting woman on fire

Firefighters discovered Teao Wiki's body in a bathtub.

'Blind rage': Murder accused's violent past laid out in court

Police were called to two separate incidents where a woman was the victim of beatings.

West Auckland beach: Police execute search warrant, fisherman rescued off rocks by chopper

Man flown to hospital in a serious condition.

Teens’ 40km getaway after liquor store robbery ends in arrests

The teens fled south, swapping stolen vehicles on the way.

Fake kidnapping, the Lauren Dickason trial and could inflation fall? | Focus Morning Bulletin July 18, 2023

How an Auckland-based foreign student was forced to fake his own kidnapping, further testimony is expected from the father in the Lauren Dickason trial and could inflation finally dip below 6%? Video / NZ Herald

Convicted murderer claims fatal knife attack was self defence

Warren Pay plunged a knife into the heart of Faapaia Fonoilaepa during a street fight.

Watch live: Hipkins and Davis unveil youth law and order policy

It comes after Hipkins announced a suite of youth crime-focused policies on Monday.

Timaru triple homicide: Father's testimony

A jury has watched the police interview with the father of three girls killed by their mum in Timaru, on day two of a woman's triple-murder trial. Video / NZ Herald / TVNZ Pool

Father describes 'futile' attempt to revive suffocated daughters after alleged triple murder

The mother will mount a defence of insanity and infanticide.

Michael Hill store attacked by brazen rock-wielding lone robber

A witness said the robber failed to break the front counter glass.

Father to testify in trial, the Government cracks-down on crime and a new transport plan for Auckland | Focus Morning Bulletin July 18, 2023

Father of suffocated girls to testify in his wife Lauren Dickason's murder trial, how the Government's defending its latest crime response and Auckland Transport lays out a new proposed plan in the latest headlines. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / Rocket Lab

Father of suffocated girls to testify in his wife's murder trial

Lauren Dickason will mount a defence of insanity and infanticide.

Hipkins enters 'tough on crime' space, seeks to turn around tough polls

It comes as a poll overnight showed Labour's slide slowing, but Nats/Act able to govern.

Father blames sexsomnia after indecently touching his daughter

He has argued he did not consciously touch her sexually.