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Grace Millane murder trial

Grace Millane murder trial
Watch: Detective Scott Beard addresses media after the sentencing.
Grace Millane murder trial

Lead detective calls rough sex defence in Grace Millane murder trial a 'cop-out'

A new feature-length film, The Lie, looks into the case and examines the rough sex defence used at Kempson's trial. 
Related video: Grace Millane's mother speaks out about new way to honour her daughter.
Grace Millane

'My best friend': Grace Millane's mother pays tribute to daughter, describing her as 'a joy'

"She was amazing, she was like my best friend. We used to do so much together. She lit up a room, went with a smile, she was family-orientated, loved her two brothers and her little niece."

Related video: Gillian Millane sits down with Newshub.
Grace Millane

Millane's killer loses appeal against convictions and sentences for sexual attacks

Millane's killer loses appeal against convictions and sentences for sexual attacks
Watch: Gillian Millane sits down with Newshub.
Grace Millane

Extended interview: Grace Millane's mother talks about her mission to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in honour of her daughter and late husband

Gillian Millane said the decision to climb Mount Kilimanjaro is a deeply personal journey.
Watch: Grace Millane's mother Gillian reveals how she wants people to remember her daughter.
Grace Millane

Grace Millane's mother reveals how she wants people to remember her daughter

She said the family is "going okay" after their recent tragedies.

Watch: Grace Millane's mother speaks out about new way to honour her daughter.
Grace Millane

'I climb mountains most of my days': Grace Millane's mother speaks out about new way to honour her daughter

Grace Millane's mother speaks out about her plan to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in honour of daughter, late husband.
Watch: The detective who led the investigation into Grace Millane's murder said in 2020 more victims may come forward now that Jesse Kempson has been named.
Grace Millane

Scott Beard reveals moment he knew Kempson murdered Grace Millane, former flatmate on killer's 'elaborate stories'

"We knew he's a liar."
Realted video: Molloy was fined and sentenced to community work in April.
Grace Millane

Leo Molloy appeals conviction, sentence of Grace Millane killer's name suppression breach

In April, Molloy was fined $15,000 and sentenced to 350 hours of community work for the breach.
His application has been dismissed.
Grace Millane

Grace Millane: Supreme Court rejects killer's appeal

Here's what we know.

Watch: Jesse Kempson named as killer as name suppression lifts
Grace Millane

'He died of a broken heart': Millane family says Kempson killed their father too

They say the stress contributed to David Millane's early death.

Watch: The detective who led the investigation into Grace Millane's murder says more victims may come forward now that Jesse Kempson has been named.
Grace Millane

Grace Millane's murderer convicted on nine violent charges, including rape, relating to other women

Kempson's former partner described him as "volatile", "scary" and "manipulative".

Jesse Kempson.
Grace Millane

'Web of lies': Grace Millane murderer's background exposed

He will spend at least 17 years in prison for the British backpacker's murder.
Watch: Jesse Kempson can now be named.
Grace Millane

Revealed: Grace Millane's murderer named

He will spend at least 17 years in prison for the British backpacker's murder.
Grace Millane murder trial
Opinion
Grace Millane

Continuing name suppression of Grace Millane's killer revictimises the family

The killer will be thrust back into the spotlight when name suppression ends and that is unfair, writes Mark Longley

Related video: David and Gillian Millane were in tears as David paid tribute to their daughter after the jury of seven women and five men found a 27-year-old man guilty of her murder. Credits: Image: Supplied/ File; Video - Newshub
Grace Millane

Grace Millane's family reveals heartbreak after her father's death

David Millane died in the UK earlier this week.
Related video: David and Gillian Millane were in tears as David paid tribute to their daughter after the jury of seven women and five men found a 27-year-old man guilty of her murder.
Grace Millane

Grace Millane's father dies after cancer battle

UK backpacker Grace Millane was killed in Auckland in November 2018.
Grace Millane.
Grace Millane

Justices reserve decision in Grace Millane murder appeal

The killer's lawyer said the appeal wasn't about condoning his actions after the woman's death.
Watch: The man who murdered Grace Millane was back in court on Thursday.
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Grace Millane

Grace Millane murder: Court to hear killer's appeal of conviction, sentence

He was found guilty in November of murdering the woman.
Millance's murder, while she was travelling in New Zealand in 2018, helped spur lawmakers in the UK to change the law.
Grace Millane

Grace Millane's family call for NZ Govt to ban 'rough sex defence'

"Changes need to be made to protect women."
The man convicted of killing Grace Millane is to appeal.
Grace Millane

Grace Millane's killer to appeal his conviction

He was convicted of her murder last year.

Alice donated 20 bags to the Love Grace appeal.
Grace Millane

Love Grace appeal: Woman donates 20 handbags bought with stalker's reparation money

The campaign is in its final push for donations as it finishes tomorrow.
Watch: The Project has received hundreds of handbags for the Love Grace campaign.
Grace Millane

'It's so incredible': Hundreds of handbags donated for Love Grace appeal

The appeals runs until March 6.
Watch: Detective Scott Beard addresses media after the sentencing.
Grace Millane murder trial

Grace Millane's killer would have killed someone else, if not her - investigator

Detective Inspector Scott Beard says the man jailed for her murder would have killed eventually.
Grace Millane's killer was sentenced on Friday morning.
Grace Millane murder trial

Grace Millane murder: Judge says defence case was 'entirely proper'

He says it was the duty of the defence lawyer to put it forward.
The British backpacker's killer was sentenced on Friday.
Grace Millane murder trial

Grace Millane murder: How Justice Moore came to killer's jail sentence

The judge also explained what life imprisonment really means.
Watch: Detective Scott Beard addresses media after the sentencing of Millane's killer.
Grace Millane murder trial

'17 years for one life': NZ's toxic masculinity must be addressed - White Ribbon

"One person has been locked away but are New Zealand women any safer?"

Watch: Detective Scott Beard addresses media after the sentencing.
Grace Millane murder trial

Detective in Grace Millane case says rough sex shouldn't be a defence

"Strangling someone for five to 10 minutes until they die is not rough sex."

Watch: Gillian Millane gave a heartbreaking victim impact statement.
Grace Millane murder trial

Tears in court as Grace Millane's killer given life sentence

The killer's fate has been revealed by Justice Moore.

Police Detective Inspector Scott Beard addressed media after the sentencing of Grace Millane's murderer.
Grace Millane murder trial

Grace Millane livestream: Detective Scott Beard speaks out after killer's sentencing

Beard was at the forefront of the police investigation into Millane's death.
The British backpacker's killer was sentenced on Friday.
Grace Millane murder trial

Grace Millane's killer jailed for at least 17 years

The British backpacker was murdered in December 2018.
Watch: Gillian Millane gives an emotional victim impact statement during sentencing.
Grace Millane murder trial

'I am absolutely heartbroken': Millane's mum gives emotional statement as killer gets life

“Your barbaric actions towards my Grace is beyond comprehension.”
Watch: Gifts have begun flooding in for the Love Grace campaign.
Grace Millane

'It's the loveliest feeling': Donations flooding in for Love Grace campaign

Eight extra drop-off locations were added overnight.
The charity was launched in New Zealand on Monday.
Grace Millane

Love Grace New Zealand adds new drop-off locations after successful launch

The charity has already received hundreds of messages of love and support.

Watch: Grace Millane's cousin Hannah O'Callaghan explains what the charity Love Grace means to women who are leaving a violent situation.
New Zealand

Charity launched in Grace Millane's name in NZ to help end violence against women

Love Grace gives handbags filled with essentials to women who leave violent situations.
Watch: In a statement, Grace Millane's father David says the verdict 'won't reduce the pain'.
Grace Millane

Top cop reveals he was fighting cancer during Grace Millane trial

"The message is clear. Get a check-up. It's a simple blood test."
The apartment was a key point of discussion during the trial.
Grace Millane

Millane's murderer ordered to pay CityLife apartment landlord thousands

The Tenancy Tribunal has made the order.
Grace Millane.
Grace Millane murder trial

Businessman charged with suppression breach in Grace Millane case

He is thought to be the first person charged with breaching name suppression in the case.

Watch: In a statement, Grace Millane's father David says the verdict 'won't reduce the pain'.
Grace Millane

Grace Millane murder: Man charged with breaching killer suppression order

He is the first person arrested in relation to the court suppressions.
Related video: Justice Minister Andrew Little said it was "very disappointing" Google breached name suppression following the Grace Millane murder trial verdict.
Grace Millane

Police investigate 'grotesque, revolting' Millane videos

"The comments made in this video are offensive and would be extremely upsetting."
Watch: Outrage over the use of Grace Millane's sexual history in defence of her killer
Grace Millane murder trial

Men's violence against women: The blind spots in the Grace Millane trial

We don't do a good job in New Zealand of facing the reality of men's violence against women.
The man found guilty of murdering Grace Millane continues to have name suppression.
Opinion

Grace Millane trial shows law needs to change to put victims first

Why does Grace Millane's murderer still enjoy privacy when the details of Grace's life have been dragged through the courts?

Grace's family are not entitled to compensation for their daughter's death.
Grace Millane murder trial

Grace Millane's family to miss out on compensation

UK families who have loved ones murdered in the UK or EU countries can apply for a payout
Watch: In a statement, Grace Millane's father David says the verdict 'won't reduce the pain'.
Grace Millane murder trial

'You can't consent to being murdered': How Grace Millane's murder trial unfolded

After nearly a year, her family finally got justice.
It says the 'rough sex gone wrong' defence is incredibly concerning.
Grace Millane murder trial

White Ribbon calls for changes to justice system after Millane trial

It says the 'rough sex gone wrong' defence is incredibly concerning.
Watch: Justice Minister Andrew Little said it's "very disappointing" Google breached name suppression following the Grace Millane verdict.
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Grace Millane murder trial

Warning after Grace Millane murderer's name suppression breached by Kiwis

Police say it's still an offence to name him on social media.

Parents of victim Grace Millane outside court.
Opinion

David and Gillian Millane: Dignified in the face of despair

We can all learn a thing or two from the way the parents behaved, writes Mark Longley.

The media coverage was inappropriate said Gallavin.
Grace Millane murder trial

Intimate details reported from Millane case inappropriate - law expert

"Many people would say that effectively blackens her character."
The charity stresses the importance of consent.
Grace Millane murder trial

White Ribbon urges men to respect consent

"Doing nothing is one option that is not open."

Watch their statement.
Grace Millane murder trial

'It will not reduce the pain': Emotional David Millane says Grace 'did not deserve to be murdered'

"Grace was our sunshine and she will be missed forever."

Watch: Murder-accused changes story in police interview
Grace Millane murder trial

Timeline: Grace Millane's final hours

The British backpacker came to New Zealand in November, 2018.