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    No mincing of words from an Auckland High Court judge, while sentencing Hakyung Lee to life behind bars for murdering her children
     26 November 2025
    No mincing of words from an Auckland High Court judge, while sentencing Hakyung Lee to life behind bars for murdering her children
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    Mother sentenced to life in prison for New Zealand's 'suitcase murders'
    26 Nov: Hakyung Lee, a New Zealand citizen originally from South Korea, gave her young children orange juice mixed with prescription medicine in mid-2018, before placing their bodies inside two suitcases.... more
    Sir Richard Branson's wife Joan Templeman dies aged 80
    26 Nov: A down-to-earth Scottish woman who preferred to stay out of the spotlight, Ms Templeman was frequently credited by Sir Richard as a stabilising force on his career, providing a counter-balance to his extravagant personality.... more
    A man's appearing in court today charged with arson - over a large fire at a plastic recycling business south-west of Auckland, at Waiuku, on Monday night
    26 Nov: A man's appearing in court today charged with arson - over a large fire at a plastic recycling business south-west of Auckland, at Waiuku, on Monday night... more
    A judge has sent a mother to jail for life - for murdering her children and storing their bodies in an Auckland lock-up
    26 Nov: A judge has sent a mother to jail for life - for murdering her children and storing their bodies in an Auckland lock-up... more
    The prominent Christchurch eye surgeon jailed for attempting to murder his landlord, has been warned by the Parole Board, for threatening his victims
    26 Nov: The prominent Christchurch eye surgeon jailed for attempting to murder his landlord, has been warned by the Parole Board, for threatening his victims... more
    New Zealand drivers appear to be more confident on the roads - with help from technology
    26 Nov: New Zealand drivers appear to be more confident on the roads - with help from technology... more
    A woman who burned down her Wairarapa accommodation when asked to leave, has been jailed for nine years
    26 Nov: A woman who burned down her Wairarapa accommodation when asked to leave, has been jailed for nine years... more
    A rahui is in place, after the death of a man at Christchurch's Lake Rua on Sunday
    26 Nov: A rahui is in place, after the death of a man at Christchurch's Lake Rua on Sunday... more
    An Ashburton man's been charged with careless use of a firearm, causing the death of a 21-year-old hunter on Stewart Island in July
    26 Nov: An Ashburton man's been charged with careless use of a firearm, causing the death of a 21-year-old hunter on Stewart Island in July... more

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    Entertainment:
    Amy Poehler started "screaming" after being grabbed by a chimp who refused to let go of her arm 15:08

    Law and Order:
    No mincing of words from an Auckland High Court judge, while sentencing Hakyung Lee to life behind bars for murdering her children 15:07

    Law and Order:
    Mother sentenced to life in prison for New Zealand's 'suitcase murders' 14:47

    Entertainment:
    Glen Powell has been secretly studying for a degree at the University of Texas 14:38

    Rugby:
    Former Wallabies coach John Connolly believes world rugby is in the strongest state it's ever been 14:37

    Law and Order:
    Sir Richard Branson's wife Joan Templeman dies aged 80 14:17

    Entertainment:
    Zawe Ashton has given birth to her and Tom Hiddleston's second child 14:08

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