Who gave her the fatal dose of Tramadol that morning? Mystery surrounds woman's death
A coroner has found the 20-year-old woman died from injections of a diluted painkiller, but who administered the fatal dose remains a mystery.
Rob Kidd
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Police errors hampered Dunedin death case
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Police errors hampered Dunedin death case
When a 20-year-old woman was found dead in her Dunedin home, police immediately decided it was a natural death.
Responsibility for Dunedin woman's painkiller death unclear
Responsibility for Dunedin woman's painkiller death unclear
A Dunedin woman died from injections of a diluted painkiller, a coroner has found, but who administered the fatal dose remains a mystery.
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High-risk sex offender to be GPS monitored
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High-risk sex offender to be GPS monitored
A high-risk Dunedin sex offender will be GPS monitored after his release from prison, a judge has ruled.
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'You can call me Zax Dog and you are mine now’
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Balclutha man who strangled neighbour fails in parole bid
A Balclutha man who strangled and sexually assaulted his new neighbour has been declined parole for a second time.
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Meth-addicted Dunedin dad dragged into shady underworld
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Meth-addicted Dunedin dad dragged into shady underworld
The ‘‘slippery slope’’ of methamphetamine addiction led to a Dunedin father of five playing a vital role in a large-scale drug-dealing scheme, a court has heard.
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Dunedin man continues trail of violence behind bars
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Dunedin man continues trail of violence behind bars
A Dunedin man who committed a violent armed burglary then punched a police officer in court has continued his aggressive behaviour in prison.
Killer to stay behind bars for 1997 murder
'To protect the community': Killer to stay behind bars for 1997 murder of ex-girlfriend
Gareth Smither stabbed Karen Jacobs more than 30 times then attacked her with a garden spade, all while her young daughter was in the house.
Dunedin killer stays caged for brutal 1997 murder of ex-girlfriend
Dunedin killer stays caged for brutal 1997 murder of ex-girlfriend
Gareth Smither stabbed Karen Jacobs more than 30 times then attacked her with a garden spade, all while her young daughter was in the house.
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Father of fatally stabbed teen wants killer deported
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Father of fatally stabbed teen wants killer deported
The father of a Dunedin schoolboy who was stabbed to death says he will only be satisfied if his son’s teenage killer is deported.
Bus hub killer fails to have conviction quashed
Bus hub killer fails to have conviction quashed
A teenager who stabbed another schoolboy to death at Dunedin’s bus hub has failed to have his manslaughter conviction overturned.
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Large sum found after death
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Large sum found after death
A drug-dealer found dead in a Dunedin motel room had more than $30,000 with him at the time.
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Disgraced 'Mr Science' targeted other boys to abuse
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Disgraced 'Mr Science' targeted other boys to abuse
The disgraced Dunedin educator known as ‘‘Mr Science’’, who sexually abused two boys in his care, has admitted targeting others.
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Minor drug debt sparks bloody Dunedin brawl
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Minor drug debt sparks bloody Dunedin brawl
A $125 drug debt resulted in a bloody street brawl and a woman being pinned between two cars, a court has heard.
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A history of violence: Dunedin gang attack ringleader 'a lethal weapon'
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A history of violence: Dunedin gang attack ringleader 'a lethal weapon'
A petrol-station-forecourt assault in 2019 led to the death of John-Boy Rakete’s victim - five years later he was at it again in a Dunedin attack a judge called "sickening".
'Your socks or your bitches': Gang's ultimatum before 'sickening' Dunedin attack
'Your socks or your bitches': Gang's ultimatum before 'sickening' Dunedin attack
A “sickening” pack attack on a group of students at a 21st party in North Dunedin has led to three gang members being locked up.
Handyman blew $60k on gambling, massages
Fraudster handyman who blew $60k on gambling, massages leaves string of unfinished jobs and disgruntled clients
An “accomplished fraudster”, whose rip-offs scored him $114,000, has been given a firm ultimatum by a judge – show me the money.
Fraudster handyman blew $60k on gambling and massages
Fraudster handyman blew $60k on gambling and massages
An “accomplished fraudster”, whose rip-offs scored him $114,000, has been given a firm ultimatum by a Dunedin judge – show me the money.
Ex-political figure spat on woman in Dunedin bar fracas
Ex-political figure spat on woman in Dunedin bar fracas
A former political figure spat on a bar worker then led police on a foot race through central Dunedin.
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Dunedin man raided his mum's home while she was on cruise
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Dunedin man raided his mum's home while she was on cruise
A veteran Dunedin offender has been lambasted by a judge for stealing from his own mother while she was on a cruise.