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Bain retrial

DunedinAugust 29

Bain says no to all interviews

David Bain is on the receiving end of a beatup to snare television ratings as he tries to get on with a normal life, long-time supporter Joe Karam says.
Bain says no to all interviews
Bain says no to all interviews
DunedinJuly 7

TV show leads to retrial question

Even if it were proved a defence witness had committed perjury in the Bain retrial, this would not be sufficiently compelling to order a further retrial, an Otago academic says.
DunedinSeptember 24

Bain, Cullen families angry David failed to defend family

The wider Bain and Cullen families are angry David Bain did not defend his family's reputation, disappointed with the jury at his retrial, and believe the prosecution case hit on the truth of the matter.
DunedinSeptember 10

Group fights Bain compo bid

A group of people who believe David Bain killed his family are launching a fight to prevent him getting any compensation or inheritance money.
Group fights Bain compo bid
Group fights Bain compo bid
DunedinSeptember 2

Bain wants murder weapon back

David Bain reportedly wants the rifle he was accused of using to kill his parents and three siblings in Dunedin in 1994.
DunedinAugust 27

Airline could do more for Dunedin

Air New Zealand's plans to offer special student standby flights from Dunedin was good for students, but the airline could still be doing more for the city, a civic leader says.
DunedinAugust 19

Bain flies to UK seeking anonymity

David Bain flew out of New Zealand at the weekend headed for his OE and the anonymity of the United Kingdom.
Bain flies to UK seeking anonymity
Bain flies to UK seeking anonymity
NationalJuly 20

Karam's Bain book delayed

Joe Karam's new book on the David Bain retrial has been delayed and will not be out until next year, HarperCollins Publishers announced today.
DunedinJuly 9

Bain to repay some of legal aid bill

David Bain has to repay some of his multi-million dollar legal aid bill, the Legal Services Agency has confirmed.
DunedinJuly 8

Bain must repay some of legal aid bill

Money David Bain receives from interviews does not have to go towards paying for his legal aid, but Legal Aid Services today confirmed he does have to repay some of his multi-million dollar legal aid bill.
DunedinJuly 7

Bain will not have to repay

David Bain will not have to pay back legal aid with his earnings from interviews or any other money he might come into.
DunedinJuly 7

David Bain reveals prison beatings

David Bain was beaten and severely depressed at times during his time in jail for killing five of his family members, he has revealed to a magazine.
David Bain reveals prison beatings
David Bain reveals prison beatings
DunedinJuly 1

No new inquests into Bain deaths

New inquests will not be held into the deaths of the Bain family in Dunedin in 1994 unless someone requests them and the solicitor-general or the High Court grants that request, it was announced yesterday.
DunedinJuly 1

No new Bain inquest unless ordered

There will be no further inquest into the deaths of five members of the Bain family in 1994 unless ordered by the Solicitor-General or the High Court.
DunedinJune 25

Bain 111 tape claim: 'I shot the prick'

Suppression has been lifted on a claim that David Bain's 111 ambulance call on the day of the murders of five members of his family contained an admission that he had shot someone.
DunedinJune 25

Question as Bain evidence released

An Otago law professor is surprised direct evidence alleging David Bain had plans to use his paper round as an alibi for committing a crime was not allowed to go before the jury when evidence verging on hearsay and detrimental to Robin and Laniet Bain was.
Question as Bain evidence released
Question as Bain evidence released
DunedinJune 25

Bain case cost Crown Law $1.2m

The David Bain prosecution cost Crown Law $1.2 million, MPs were told today.
NationalJune 25

Support for Bain drops sharply

Reports of jury misbehaviour and of evidence suppressed and not presented in court appears to have eroded support amongst New Zealanders who believe David Bain is not guilty of murdering his family.
DunedinJune 25

Karam to write new Bain book

Joe Karam, the former All Black turned author and tireless campaigner for David Bain, will write a new book on the Bain retrial and its aftermath, HarperCollins Publishers announced today.
DunedinJune 25

Bain poll result not surprising, Karam says

Fewer people are sure David Bain is not guilty of murdering his family, a new poll reveals, but Joe Karam says the result is "hardly surprising" given the "plethora of ill-informed comment" circulated in the past fortnight.
DunedinJune 25

Judge feared local prejudice in Bain retrial

The Bain retrial was moved to Christchurch because of the risk a jury comprised of Dunedin people would be prejudiced or sympathetic towards the victims, the trial judge's decision on the matter reveals.
DunedinJune 18

Talks today over inquests

Coroners are in talks today about whether inquests in to the deaths of the Bain family in Dunedin in 1994 should go ahead.
DunedinJune 12

Bain inquest: further talks to be held

No decision can be made about a possible coroner's inquest into the Bain killings until further consultation takes place.
Bain inquest: further talks to be held
Bain inquest: further talks to be held
The MixJune 12

Caught on camera

One of the most fascinating aspects of the David Bain murder retrial was the contrast in court coverage from the original trial, 14 years ago.
Caught on camera
Caught on camera
DunedinJune 11

Crown plea bargain offer to Bain untrue - lawyer

Claims the Crown in the David Bain retrial offered the defence a plea bargain are incorrect, the chief defence lawyer says.
Crown plea bargain offer to Bain untrue - lawyer
Crown plea bargain offer to Bain untrue - lawyer