Crime
Forensic psychiatrist speaks in court during Dickason trial
A warning, the next story is distressing.
The High Court in Christchurch has heard what was going through Lauren Dickason's mind in the lead up to killing her children.
She's on trial for the murder… Audio
The home jail that's not on Easy Street
After Auckland's CBD shooting the knives were out for home detention sentences – but is it the justice system we should be pointing at, or is the problem more deeply-rooted? Audio
The home jail that's not on Easy Street
After Auckland's CBD shooting the knives were out for home detention sentences – but is it the justice system we should be pointing at, or is the problem more deeply-rooted?
AudioHelicopters, more people set to join city-wide search for Yanfei Bao
The search for the body of the Christchurch real estate agent is being stepped up with more helicopters and people joining the operation.
High court told Lauren Dickason was horrified by visions of harming children
A warning, this next story contains distressing content. A forensic psychiatrist has told the High Court that Lauren Dickason was horrified by vivid visions of harming her children the month before… Audio
Killer of Eliza and Geoffrey Trubuhovich gets 20-year jail term
The man who murdered a West Auckland father and daughter has been sentenced to life in prison - and his victims' family have described the shock and terror of the crime.
Scene of open home in Hornby forensically examined in Yanfei Bao case
An open home was held at the house at the centre of an investigation into the disappearance of real estate agent Yanfei Bao, days after police appealed for help to find her. The house on Trevor Street… Audio
Dickason 'distant', on edge of breakdown before leaving for NZ - mother
Lauren Dickason's mother has told the court her daughter seemed absent in the final months before she left South Africa for Timaru.
Karakia held at shooting site
A week on from the tragic shooting at a worksite in Auckland's CBD, a ceremony is being held to lift the tapu from the building.
Three men died in the attack, including the 24-year-old shooter, Matu… Audio
Police search for body of missing woman
A big police hunt continues this morning to find the body of Christchurch woman Yanfei Bao who vanished last Wednesday.
The investigation head Detective Inspector Nicola Reeves says the real estate… Audio
Police believe missing real estate agent Yanfei Bao is dead
Family and friends of Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao are grieving as they come to grips with the news they were hoping not to hear - police believe the 44-year-old woman is dead.
The… Audio
Court told Dickason was severely mentally unwell when she killed 3 kids
A court has been told there is no question Lauren Dickason was severely mentally unwell on the night she killed her three children and she did it out of love. Mrs Dickason is on trial in Christchurch… Video, Audio
Hidden meth lab discovered in West Auckland
Two people have been arrested after early morning police raids in Henderson, Ranui and Massey.
Police do not believe missing Christchurch real estate agent is alive
Police do not believe missing Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao is alive. It's a week since the 44-year-old was last seen while door-knocking potential clients in the suburb of Wigram. Today… Video, Audio
'Concerning': Nine arrested during police operation that nets cash, drugs and firearms
Police say members of a drug ring operating in Hawke's Bay had links to organised crime groups in Auckland.
'I do not believe she is alive': Yanfei Bao case now homicide inquiry
The investigation into Christchurch woman Yanfei Bao's disappearance is now a homicide inquiry, Detective Inspector Nicola Reeves says.
'Grave concerns': Dive squad to assist in search for missing Christchurch woman Yanfei Bao
As the time Yanfei Bao has been missing spans one week, police say the dive squad has been deployed to assist.
Auckland CBD resident and business groups want more police on the streets
There are barely any more police on Auckland's streets now than 16 years ago, despite the population increase.
Real estate agent still missing
A week on from the disappearance of Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao, she is still missing despite police charging a man with her kidnapping.
Bao vanished last Wednesday while out… Audio
Auckland firms dig deep for security
Auckland's central city businesses are pumping more than half a million dollars into private security, to fight street crime like theft, burglary and assault.
Their association, Heart of the City… Audio
