The defence questioned whether it was appropriate for police to interview Dickason when they did - but they are adamant she had been "medically cleared" and they had "no concerns" about proceeding. Photo: NZ HeraldToday the jury watched a video of Dickason’s interview with police the day after the girls died. The officer who interviewed Dickason told the court she was "an articulate woman who was polite" and willingly engaged with police. "When I finished, I knew they were dead" - Lauren Dickason in her own wordsDuring the interview, Dickason is tearful but speaks clearly and coherently. Was it appropriate for police to interview Dickason so soon?

July 25, 2023 02:06 UTC

The Football Ferns are set to face the Philippines in their second group match at the Women’s Fifa World Cup today. Kiwis’ World Cup DestinyThe Football Ferns must rely on their own performance to control their fate in the Fifa Women‘s World Cup. Tactics for SuccessTo secure a win against the Philippines, the Football Ferns must focus on their backline defense and exploit opportunities to strike. The Road to PlayoffsThe Football Ferns are motivated to secure their spot in the World Cup playoffs and continue their quest for success. Key Takeaway– The Football Ferns could secure a spot in the Fifa Women’s World Cup playoffs with a victory against the Philippines, depending on other match results.

July 25, 2023 00:31 UTC

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July 24, 2023 20:57 UTC

Also during the discussion, I broke open my new pack of GG#4 (Gorilla Glue) prescribed medicinal cannabis which I had picked up from the dispensary on my way in. Visiting team players could, in fact, obtain prescriptions for medicinal cannabis products while here in Aotearoa New Zealand, and claim an exemption for that. In Australia this week the Legalise Cannabis Party has out-polled the Greens in the Fadden (QLD) byelection. Legalise Cannabis MP Jeremy Buckingham, a former Greens senator who switched parties, tweeted it “Bodes well for upcoming Senate races.”Legalise Cannabis Party outpolls Greens in Fadden By-election. Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party, NZ Outdoors & Freedom Party, Vision NZ, and Freedoms New Zealand wanted a review of the Electoral Commission’s broadcasting allocation for this October’s election.

July 24, 2023 17:59 UTC

Fire crews have responded to a call-out in South Otago after a car crashed into a ditch. A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesman said crews from Balclutha and Clutha Valley attended the incident at the corner of Pannets and Clutha River roads, near Clydevale, about 4pm today. A single vehicle had left the road at a corner and entered a ditch, causing minor injuries to its three occupants. No one was trapped during the incident, the spokesman said. A cause for the crash has yet to be established.

July 24, 2023 17:54 UTC





Internet searches on “lethal doses” of medicine for children were found on Lauren Dickason’s cell phone. Stuff.co.nz reports that the searches were conducted on Lauren’s phone in July and August 2021. The search history includes:“Lethal Dose of Alprazolam for Children.” It was looked up on Lauren’s cell phone’s Internet search function on July 31. Joshua Locke, a digital forensic analyst for the police, was asked about the internet searches during cross-examination by Lauren’s lawyer Abbie Hollingworth. Locke confirmed that he did not include it in the report on Lauren’s phone after being instructed that it was not relevant.

July 24, 2023 17:29 UTC

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July 24, 2023 17:09 UTC

Photo: Getty ImagesThere have been 3764 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand over the past week and 24 further deaths. Of the new cases, 1844 were reinfections - close to half. The seven-day rolling average of cases has dropped to 535. Five deaths were reported in Auckland, six from Waikato, one from Bay of Plenty, one from Hawke's Bay, one from the Wellington region, three from Nelson-Marlborough, three from Canterbury, one from West Coast and three from Southern. Last week saw 4332 new cases reported and 13 further deaths.

July 24, 2023 14:57 UTC

Bloomberg Television published this video item, entitled “Don’t Expect a Full Package of Stimulus in China: Pimco” – below is their description. “We don’t expect a full package of stimulus from China’s government.” Annisa Lee, executive vice president and head of credit research at Pimco, discusses China’s Communist Party Politburo meeting, expected stimulus measures and her outlook for the property sector. She speaks on Bloomberg Television. ——– Follow Bloomberg for business news & analysis, up-to-the-minute market data, features, profiles and more: http://www.bloomberg.com Connect with us on… Twitter: https://twitter.com/business Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bloombergbusiness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloombergbusiness/ Bloomberg Television YouTube ChannelGot a comment? Please note comments are moderated before publication.

July 24, 2023 13:37 UTC

Nightly news bulletin from Monday, July 24, 2023. Top stories: The rescue helicopter is called to the small town of Roxburgh, after a two-vehicle crash; a new movie theatre, barbershop, and cafe are being constructed in Hawthorndale, with dementia care in mind; and a new rubbish truck is making the rounds of Christchurch, with some environmentally friendly features. The South Today features stories from Dunedin, Christchurch, Otago, Southland, and other regions across the South Island. The team covers local people, local issues and puts a local spin on national news.

July 24, 2023 12:45 UTC

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July 24, 2023 11:10 UTC

Video / NZ HeraldAn Australian deportee who was caught dealing methamphetamine again has been sentenced to community detention. The court heard Buschl had offered 20.55g of methamphetamine over four months. The court heard the defendant wanted to be able to serve a sentence from his home as he often worked there. The court heard Buschl had funded his own residential rehabilitation in Auckland and was now sober. You don’t want to go backwards.”He sentenced him to three months’ community detention and 15 months’ intensive supervision to be served at the address where the offending had occurred.

July 24, 2023 09:40 UTC

Kiritapu Allan has been fired as a Minister after being charged with reckless driving, resisting arrest and driving in breach of alcohol limits last night. Update: The Police now say that Allan has been charged with careless driving not reckless driving. Careless use is a fine only offence, reckless driving can involve a jail sentence. And the second charge was refusing to accompany not resisting arrest. Further update: It appears that the source of the misdescription may have been Allan herself.

July 24, 2023 06:22 UTC

Video / NZ HeraldA 21-year-old man has been remanded in custody on an assault charge, after he appeared to hold a woman hostage with a weapon in central Dunedin. He said there was a physical argument between a man and woman involving a weapon (not a firearm) at a residential apartment. “During the course of the argument, it appears the man tried to stop the woman from leaving the house. “However, with the assistance of emergency services, she was able to leave without incident.”The incident appeared to relate to a family-harm incident. The man has been remanded in custody on charges of assault on a person in a family relationship.

July 24, 2023 02:39 UTC

Justice Minister Kiri Allan involved in car crash in WellingtonJustice Minister Kiri Allan was taken into police custody after being involved in a car crash in Wellington, The Post understands. Witnesses say the East Coast MP’s car struck a parked car on Evans Bay Parade in Roseneath on Sunday evening. TDB Recommends NewzEngine.comGo deal with your emotional luggage Kiri, good luck for the future, but it ain’t in Labour any longer. Increasingly having independent opinion in a mainstream media environment which mostly echo one another has become more important than ever, so if you value having an independent voice – please donate here. If you can’t contribute but want to help, please always feel free to share our blogs on social media

July 24, 2023 01:47 UTC