Crime

Frederick Hobson will spend at least 15 years behind bars for the murder of Auckland dairy worker Janak Patel.

There was silence in the courtroom and Lauren Dickason showed no signs of emotion as she was handed her sentence.

She will begin her sentence in an inpatient care and treatment facility as a special patient due to her mental condition.

Paul Goldsmith has announced the approach the government plans to take for requiring judges to hand down tougher sentences.

The long-awaited sentencing of convicted killer Lauren Dickason will take place today, nearly a year after she was found guilty of murdering her three children.

Janak Patel was killed while working on the evening of 23 November 2022 at the Rose Cottage dairy in the Auckland's Sandringham.

A law change is needed to prevent security guards being at risk of facing assault charges for doing their jobs, the New Zealand Security Association says.

Crime and anti-social behaviour is spreading from Queen St to town centres outside Auckland city centre, a family clinic doctor says.

Customs and police stumbled upon the factory when investigating a burglary of 80kg of tobacco.

Draco the Dragon was stolen from its roof perch - and it owners want it back, no questions asked.

When it becomes law it will help keep violent criminals off the streets, the Associate Justice Minister says.

Police believe the man was on his way to collect more cash from a previous victim.

No injuries were reported but an increased police presence in Māngere could be expected.