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Keith Andrew Wicks-Cairns was sentenced at the High Court in Dunedin on 10 March 2026.

Dunedin rapist Keith Andrew Wicks-Cairns sentenced to preventive detention

The crown prosecutor described Wicks-Cairns as at very high risk of reoffending, stating "he had no real insight, remorse or empathy for the woman, rather self pity for getting caught".

Crusaders captain David Havili in action against the Blues at Eden Park at the weekend.

Rugby

Scuffle as tensions boil over at Crusaders training

Observers reported that prop Kershawl Sykes-Martin and lock Will Tucker had a confrontation after the team's latest loss.

Amateur astronomer looking at the evening skies, observing planets, stars, Moon and other celestial objects with binoculars. (File image).

New Zealand

Lunar occultation: What is it, and when can you catch a glimpse?

Keen amateur astronomers will only have about an hour to view the natural phenomenon tonight.

Napier Mayor Richard McGrath wears his mayoral chains at an earthquake memorial service at the Waiapu Cathedral.

Politics

Napier mayor to let councillors decide on city’s third deputy mayor

Mayor Richard McGrath's standing down his Deputy Mayor Sally Crown was the focus of a private meeting.

Crime and Justice

Convicted double-murderer Scott Watson granted leave to appeal

Watson was sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering Ben Smart and Olivia Hope in the Marlborough Sounds.

More than 5000 people have died of Covid in New Zealand since 2020.

Health

Final Covid verdict: 'Scars' remain, but Ardern says 'we got a lot right'

The second and final phase of the Covid inquiry covered the period from February 2021 to October 2022 when the disease was in the community.

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Trump promises an end to the hostilities as economic fallout spreads.

World

Sirens in Dubai: Iran launches new attacks at Gulf Arab countries

As well as firing missiles and drones at Israel and American bases in the region, Iran has also been targeting energy facilties.

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Crime and Justice

'Extraordinary': Schoolboy's family praises slain Melbourne hero

The family of a schoolboy saved by hero security guard have acknowledged his actions after his death.

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Govt planned to overturn a ban on livestock exports but this is no longer a priority in election year.

Politics

'Will be disappointment': Live export ban won't be overturned this term

The Government had promised to overturn a ban on the controversial live cattle export trade this term but now says the legislation is not progressing.

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Oren and Tal Alexander speak at a panel at the Rockstars of Real Estate Event in New York., on Sept. 3, 2013.

Crime and Justice

High-flying real estate brothers convicted in US sex trafficking case

The verdict represented a spectacular fall for Oren and Tal Alexander, once known as real estate’s "A Team" for their high-ticket sales and celebrity clientele.

Crime and Justice

'Extraordinary': Schoolboy's family praises slain Melbourne hero

The family of a schoolboy saved by hero security guard have acknowledged his actions after his death.

6:30pm

Politics

'Will be disappointment': Live export ban won't be overturned this term

The Government had promised to overturn a ban on the controversial live cattle export trade this term but now says the legislation is not progressing.

6:36pm

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Crime and Justice

High-flying real estate brothers convicted in US sex trafficking case

The verdict represented a spectacular fall for Oren and Tal Alexander, once known as real estate’s "A Team" for their high-ticket sales and celebrity clientele.

Crime and Justice

Dunedin rapist Keith Andrew Wicks-Cairns sentenced to preventive detention

The crown prosecutor described Wicks-Cairns as at very high risk of reoffending, stating "he had no real insight, remorse or empathy for the woman, rather self pity for getting caught".

Rugby

Scuffle as tensions boil over at Crusaders training

Observers reported that prop Kershawl Sykes-Martin and lock Will Tucker had a confrontation after the team's latest loss.

New Zealand

Lunar occultation: What is it, and when can you catch a glimpse?

Keen amateur astronomers will only have about an hour to view the natural phenomenon tonight.

Politics

Napier mayor to let councillors decide on city’s third deputy mayor

Mayor Richard McGrath's standing down his Deputy Mayor Sally Crown was the focus of a private meeting.

Crime and Justice

Convicted double-murderer Scott Watson granted leave to appeal

Watson was sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering Ben Smart and Olivia Hope in the Marlborough Sounds.

Health

Final Covid verdict: 'Scars' remain, but Ardern says 'we got a lot right'

The second and final phase of the Covid inquiry covered the period from February 2021 to October 2022 when the disease was in the community.

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Duncan Garner says the council’s acknowledgement of Ngāti Kuia’s iwi environmental management plan is evidence of "co-governance creep".

New Zealand

Duncan Garner's claims of 'co-governance creep' shot down

"This is an open meeting, [and] it's all available online. It’s not stealth or dishonesty, it’s all out there for anyone to see," Marlborough councillors said.

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The 2026 best hot cross bun by Michael's Bakery in Hillmorton, Christchurch.

Life

Hilary Barry names New Zealand's best hot cross buns

The Seven Sharp presenter and the panel of judges were unanimous that these buns, studded with mixed peel and perfumed with orange liqueur, score the top prize.

Crime and Justice

'Extraordinary': Schoolboy's family praises slain Melbourne hero

The family of a schoolboy saved by hero security guard have acknowledged his actions after his death.

6:30pm

Politics

'Will be disappointment': Live export ban won't be overturned this term

The Government had promised to overturn a ban on the controversial live cattle export trade this term but now says the legislation is not progressing.

6:36pm

2:23

New Zealand

Duncan Garner's claims of 'co-governance creep' shot down

"This is an open meeting, [and] it's all available online. It’s not stealth or dishonesty, it’s all out there for anyone to see," Marlborough councillors said.

5:57pm

Life

Hilary Barry names New Zealand's best hot cross buns

The Seven Sharp presenter and the panel of judges were unanimous that these buns, studded with mixed peel and perfumed with orange liqueur, score the top prize.

Crime and Justice

High-flying real estate brothers convicted in US sex trafficking case

The verdict represented a spectacular fall for Oren and Tal Alexander, once known as real estate’s "A Team" for their high-ticket sales and celebrity clientele.

Crime and Justice

Dunedin rapist Keith Andrew Wicks-Cairns sentenced to preventive detention

The crown prosecutor described Wicks-Cairns as at very high risk of reoffending, stating "he had no real insight, remorse or empathy for the woman, rather self pity for getting caught".

Rugby

Scuffle as tensions boil over at Crusaders training

Observers reported that prop Kershawl Sykes-Martin and lock Will Tucker had a confrontation after the team's latest loss.

New Zealand

Lunar occultation: What is it, and when can you catch a glimpse?

Keen amateur astronomers will only have about an hour to view the natural phenomenon tonight.

Politics

Napier mayor to let councillors decide on city’s third deputy mayor

Mayor Richard McGrath's standing down his Deputy Mayor Sally Crown was the focus of a private meeting.

Crime and Justice

Convicted double-murderer Scott Watson granted leave to appeal

Watson was sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering Ben Smart and Olivia Hope in the Marlborough Sounds.

Crime and Justice

Dunedin rapist Keith Andrew Wicks-Cairns sentenced to preventive detention

The crown prosecutor described Wicks-Cairns as at very high risk of reoffending, stating "he had no real insight, remorse or empathy for the woman, rather self pity for getting caught".

Rugby

Scuffle as tensions boil over at Crusaders training

Observers reported that prop Kershawl Sykes-Martin and lock Will Tucker had a confrontation after the team's latest loss.

New Zealand

Lunar occultation: What is it, and when can you catch a glimpse?

Keen amateur astronomers will only have about an hour to view the natural phenomenon tonight.

Politics

Napier mayor to let councillors decide on city’s third deputy mayor

Mayor Richard McGrath's standing down his Deputy Mayor Sally Crown was the focus of a private meeting.

Crime and Justice

Convicted double-murderer Scott Watson granted leave to appeal

Watson was sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering Ben Smart and Olivia Hope in the Marlborough Sounds.

Health

Final Covid verdict: 'Scars' remain, but Ardern says 'we got a lot right'

The second and final phase of the Covid inquiry covered the period from February 2021 to October 2022 when the disease was in the community.

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