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Woman accused of murdering mum spent $155k on crypto in a year
Julia DeLuney is on trial for the murder of her 79-year-old mother.
Khandallah murder trial: Victim's eerie message played in court
The audio comes from a call 79-year-old Helen Gregory made to her bank on the evening of 23 January 2024.
Murder-accused DeLuney quizzed on blood spread around crime scene
The accused was interviewed by Porirua police three days after her mother died.
Woman accused of murdering mum asked about hidden money at funeral, court told
Julia DeLuney is accused of killing her 79-year-old mother, Helen Gregory.
'Making me out to be a f...ing monster': Jury sees murder-accused's first police interview
Julia DeLuney is on trial over the death of her 79-year-old mother, Helen Gregory.
Khandallah murder-accused disposed of black bin bag in passing rubbish truck
CCTV footage shows Julia DeLuney changed her clothes on the night of her mother's death, before fetching someone to help.
Video of murder-accused shows her on the night of mother's death
CCTV footage shows murder-accused Julia DeLuney coming and going from her mother's home on the night of the elderly woman's death.
DNA found on body no match for accused murderer DeLuney
A forensic scientist claims a hair found on the dead woman did not match the victim or the accused.
Blood-smeared walls staged, says forensic scientist
Jury in Helen Gregory murder trial told that blood looked like it had been applied with fabric.
What blood spatters reveal about Helen Gregory's killing
Julia DeLuney is on trial for her mother's murder at the High Court in Wellington.
Khandallah murder trial: Blood splatter found around the kitchen sink
Forensic scientist says it appeared someone washed blood-stained hands or an object in sink.
Khandallah murder crime scene 'very confronting', says detective
Julia DeLuney is on trial, accused of her mother Helen Gregory's murder.
How the probe into Helen Gregory shifted to murder
Details of how the police investigation into the death of Helen Gregory began to shift from accidental death have been revealed.
Why police didn't buy murder-accused's accident claim
Julia DeLuney is accused of murdering her 79-year-old mother on the evening of 24 January 2024 at her Khandallah home.
'Unusual' actions of murder accused noted by detective
Julia DeLuney chose to drive back to Kāpiti and back to get her husband instead of calling an ambulance.
Woman accused of murdering elderly mum struggled with finances
Helen Gregory, aged 79, died at her Khandallah home. Her daughter is now on trial accused of her murder. Audio
Woman booked tickets to ballet before attacking mother, Crown alleges
A Crown prosecutor says the Wellington woman violently attacked her mother, leaving her dead or dying, in January last year.
Wellington woman goes on trial accused of killing mother
Helen Gregory, 79, died at her home in Khandallah in January last year. Audio
New science lab designed to burn at high temperatures
A new research lab in Porirua has been built to be set on fire, so it can simulate the way a blaze can spread through a multi-storey building.
DOC caring for 2000 snails after mining destroys home
But an OIA reveals hundreds of thousands of dollars has been spent to do so.
Pūkaha Wildlife Centre replaces board to find 'stable financial footing'
The not-for-profit wildlife centre put out a plea for financial help last week.
Experts warn Regulatory Standards Bill threatens future public health laws
One of the experts said it would have a "chilling effect" on public health measures.
Geohazard monitoring staff consider voluntary redundancies
The PSA understands the cuts would mean the centre couldn't operate around the clock.
Bodies of four weasels found inside Zealandia eco-sanctuary
Unwanted visitors have made their way into Wellington sanctuary.
Unions take NZ's pay equity fight to international stage
The coalition government announced in May it would raise the threshold of proof for making a pay equity claim.
