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People trafficking charges denied
The man behind a "luxury" Otago taxi company now faces allegations of people trafficking and up to 20 years’ imprisonment.
Rob Kidd
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Dunedin window cleaner molested 73-year-old in her home
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Dunedin window cleaner molested 73-year-old in her home
A Dunedin window-cleaner propositioned a 73-year-old client, stripped in her home and molested her, a court has heard.
Alleged killer’s name supressed, mental health assessed
Alleged killer’s name supressed, mental health assessed
The man accused of a fatal North Dunedin stabbing will have his identity suppressed while his mental health is assessed.
Man accused of North Dunedin murder keeps identity secret
Man accused of North Dunedin murder keeps identity secret
A man accused of stabbing another to death in North Dunedin will continue to have his identity kept under wraps while mental-health reports are written.
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'Viper’s nest': Columba College calls in troubleshooter
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'Viper’s nest': Columba College calls in troubleshooter
Columba College has called in a top educational troubleshooter, but says there is no instability at the school.
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Shock as four jailed over violent home invasion
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Shock as four jailed over violent home invasion
A violent home invasion over a $340 firewood spat has led to the jailing of four people, sparking scenes of shock in the courtroom.
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Gossip, snobbery and a principal sent by God
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Gossip, snobbery and a principal sent by God
Classroom exorcism, prayers for Charlie Kirk and a conservative dress code - insiders have lifted the lid on a prestigious Dunedin school where mystery surrounds the principal's absence.
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Tourist pleads guilty to causing serious crash
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Tourist pleads guilty to causing serious Wānaka crash
A tourist honeymooning in New Zealand has admitted causing a severe crash which led to four people - including his new wife - being hospitalised.
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Victim was ‘lovely guy’: ex-flatmate
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Victim was ‘lovely guy’: ex-flatmate
The man found dead in North Dunedin has been described as "a really lovely guy" by his former flatmate.
North Dunedin death: Victim identified, murder accused in court
North Dunedin death: Victim identified, murder accused in court
A man charged with a North Dunedin murder has had his name suppressed while he undergoes mental-health assessments.
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Abuser being returned to Fiji
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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.
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.