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Abuser being returned to Fiji
A man who sexually abused a boy and tried to buy his silence will be returned to Fiji after the Parole Board said there was ‘‘little point’’ in him remaining locked up.
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Sex predator wants increased internet access
Sex predator who murdered young girl still can't travel south of Christchurch
A convicted sex predator who was recently released from prison after raping and murdering an 8-year-old girl in 1992 wants increased access to the internet.
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'He’s got the potential to do it again': Shock as niece’s murderer released
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'He’s got the potential to do it again': Shock as niece’s murderer released
The uncle of an 8-year-old girl who was brutally raped and murdered in Invercargill has discovered the killer may be living in his community.
Southland sex predator who murdered 8-year-old girl set free
Southland sex predator who murdered 8-year-old girl set free
A predator, whose rape and murder of an 8-year-old girl shook Invercargill to its core, has been released from prison.
Couple expecting baby after partner shot in head
'Roller coaster of emotions': Couple expecting baby after partner shot in the head
After being shot in the head and given a 1% chance of survival, Hemi Parata-Tahuri defied the odds. Now he and his wife are looking forward to welcoming a baby girl.
Pregnancy 'roller coaster of many emotions'
Pregnancy 'roller coaster of many emotions'
After being shot in the head and given a 1% chance of survival, Hemi Parata-Tahuri defied the odds and he and his wife are now looking forward to welcoming a baby girl.
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Dunedin woman filed fake court document
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Motive for filing fake document unclear, woman says
A Dunedin woman who filed a forged document with the court claims she is stumped as to why she did it.
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Erratic driver ‘off rails’ on meth
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Erratic driver ‘off rails’ on meth
A Dunedin woman’s 24 hours of driving mayhem were caused by her being "off the rails" on meth, a court has heard.
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Drugs found in hidden chamber
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Drugs found in hidden chamber
The owner of New Zealand’s first vape store has been convicted over a sophisticated cannabis grow at the former site of the Seacliff asylum.
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Call to remove suicide stigma after Dunedin 12-year-old's self-inflicted death
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Call to remove suicide stigma after Dunedin 12-year-old's self-inflicted death
The self-inflicted death of a Dunedin 12-year-old has sparked calls to remove the stigma around discussing suicide.
Dunedin killer denied parole again
Dunedin killer denied parole again
A Dunedin killer who has spent 28 years behind bars is still not fit for release, the Parole Board says.
Name of masked sex attacker revealed
Name of masked sex attacker revealed
A man who broke into a student flat and violated a young woman can now be named.
Cosy Dell sex attacker named
Cosy Dell sex attacker named
A man who broke into a Dunedin student flat and violated a young woman can now be named.
Businessman vows to fight on
Businessman vows to fight on
A pioneering entrepreneur’s attempted $400,000 vehicle-rebate rort has left his career in tatters — but he has vowed to fight on.
Car dealer in $400k fraud vows to fight on
Car dealer in $400k fraud vows to fight on
A pioneering entrepreneur’s attempted $400,000 vehicle-rebate rort has left his career in tatters — but he has vowed to fight on.
Former HVS Motors owner admits EV scam
Former HVS Motors owner admits EV scam
A high-flying former owner of HVS Motors, who attempted to pull off a $400,000 electric-vehicle scam, has been sentenced.
'Out and out fraud': High-flyer admits EV scam
'Out and out fraud': High-flyer admits EV scam
A high-flying businessman who attempted to pull off a $400,000 electric-vehicle scam has lost name suppression in a Dunedin court.
Sportsman in tears after verdict read out
Sportsman in tears after verdict on serious child abuse allegations read out
A prominent sportsman broke down as the jury delivered its unanimous verdicts after a trial lasting more than three weeks.
Two-year nightmare ends as sportsman cleared
Two-year nightmare ends as sportsman cleared
A prominent sportsman broke down in tears of relief after being cleared of serious child abuse allegations.
Allegations man injured infant ‘total rubbish’
Allegations man injured infant ‘total rubbish’
‘‘Earth-shattering’’ allegations of child abuse against a prominent sportsman do not match the character of the man, his lawyer says.