Articles by Anna Leask and Carolyne Meng-Yee
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National
'A win': Supporters post 'message from Lauren Dickason' about triple murder sentence
Friday, 28 June 2024, 11:30amMurderer Lauren Dickason tells supporters ‘fair and just’ sentence a ‘win for mental health’ Triple murderer Lauren Dickason...
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National
Details of triple murderer Lauren Dickason's possible release revealed
Thursday, 27 June 2024, 12:18pmTriple murderer Lauren Dickason could be released on parole as early as 2028 - but whether she will be allowed to remain...
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National
'Horrified by my actions': Dickason responds after 18yr sentence for murdering children
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 9:34am- Sentencing for triple murderer Lauren Dickason at the High Court in Christchurch has begun. - The South African doctor...
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National
Watch: Teen boy bowled at racer meet loses leg. 'I got smoked'
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 7:17amA teenager who lost his leg after he was struck by a skidding car says he wants the driver to do the “right thing” and hand...
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National
Ex-top cop accused of 'insidious’ bullying, intimidation, 'unacceptable behaviour'
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 7:12amMonths before Canterbury’s top police officer John Price retired, a raft of concerns were raised about “unacceptable behaviour”,...
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Crime
11-year-old victim 'overlooked' as Parole Board release sex offending mother
Monday, 24 June 2024, 3:42pmWarning: this story refers to child sexual abuse and may be upsetting. A Northland woman jailed for sexually abusing her...
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National
30 years on from the Bain family massacre: David's new life, new name
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 7:02am-The only survivor of the Bain family massacre is “very sick” as 30th anniversary dawns. -David Bain living in Waikato with...
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Crime
Kiwi sports star pleads guilty after wild Cup Day incident
Wednesday, 19 June 2024, 7:17amA sports star accused of dishonestly taking a vehicle and intentional damage in an incident after Christchurch’s annual Cup...
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National
'She never let the mask slip': Brother's heartache at Monica Reid's death
Tuesday, 18 June 2024, 2:59pmWARNING: This article contains upsetting content. Mental health helplines can be found at the bottom of the page. The brother...
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National
Police rewards: Who decides who gets them, and how often are they claimed?
Monday, 17 June 2024, 11:53amLast week police announced an $80,000 reward in an attempt to finally find missing Marokopa man Tom Phillips - who took his...
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Crime
Man accused of secretly filming young Christchurch women in their homes keeps name suppression for now
Wednesday, 12 June 2024, 1:13pmThe man accused of secretly filming young women in Christchurch through the windows of their homes has pleaded not guilty...
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Crime
'I'm so terribly sorry': What Carmen Thomas' killer ex Brad Callaghan told Parole Board
Wednesday, 12 June 2024, 7:17amWARNING: This story contains graphic content that could be upsetting to some readers The man who murdered and dismembered Auckland...
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Crime
'Monster hiding in plain sight': Man jailed for sexually abusing girls after meeting mum on Tinder
Wednesday, 12 June 2024, 7:03amWARNING: This story refers to child sexual abuse. For help and crisis information, see below. - Geoffrey Muir was jailed...
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National
Coroner details chilling 111 call as campervan caught fire, killing 3 tourists
Thursday, 6 June 2024, 9:36am- Coroner reveals details of fiery crash that killed three students - Trio were all from Singapore, travelling around NZ...
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National
The sudden death of Sean Kessels: ‘Money wasn’t a problem'
Saturday, 1 June 2024, 9:17amWARNING: This story deals with suicide and self-harm. Please see below for help and crisis information. - Sean Paul Kessels...
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National
Raiana's story: PM responds to open letter from family of 13-year-old who died suddenly
Friday, 24 May 2024, 8:17amWARNING: This story deals with suicide and self-harm. Please see below for help and crisis information. On Saturday the...
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National
Coroner hears young man mocked, shamed and beaten during his life at Gloriavale
Thursday, 23 May 2024, 1:30pmWARNING: This story deals with suicide. Please see below for help and crisis information. A coroner has been told a young...
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Crime
'A bitter pill to swallow': Anger, pain as killer sentenced to life in prison
Wednesday, 22 May 2024, 1:31pmMurderer Motu Smith sentenced to life in prison for murdering Daniel Hawkins Victim’s family revealed suffering in “powerful”...
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Crime
'Does someone have to die?' Bashed petrol station manager says police failed to respond
Sunday, 19 May 2024, 9:39amA Ponsonby petrol station manager assaulted at work is frustrated police didn’t respond to calls for help from his rescuer...
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National
'Significant work' underway to get Kiwis trapped in New Caledonia home
Saturday, 18 May 2024, 1:50pmKiwis stranded in New Caledonia are being assured by the Government that “significant work” is being done to get them home. Minister...
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National
13-year-old girl dies suddenly after bullying – a family’s plea to NZ’s leaders
Saturday, 18 May 2024, 9:21amWARNING: This story deals with suicide and self-harm. Please see below for help and crisis information. Raiana Boyd spent...
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National
Art by notorious double murderer Scott Watson to be exhibited at Christchurch gallery
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 10:05amPrison art created by notorious double murderer Scott Watson will be exhibited at a Christchurch gallery this month - around...
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Crime
Christchurch man Michael Topp guilty of murdering, abusing his 3-month-old daughter
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 12:47pmWARNING: this story details allegations of significant and fatal child abuse. A Christchurch man has been found guilty of...
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National
Ponsonby shooting: Police 'well advanced' on planning, monitoring for gunman's funeral
Friday, 10 May 2024, 2:16pmPolice are “well advanced” in planning around the upcoming funeral for a gang member who fatally shot a man in Ponsonby. Teams...