The judge in Lauren Dickason's trial has spoken of the difficult and gruelling trial

The 42-year-old has been found guilty of murdering her three daughters in Timaru in 2021.

This afternoon at the High Court in Christchurch Justice Cameron Mander told the jury they've dealt with distressing evidence and made a considerable sacrifice.

He says their contribution will remain unknown and largely unsung, but they can take considerable pride in the way they've carried out their duties.