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Dunedin man's drugs addressed to dead grandma
A Dunedin man tried to import class-A substances to his mother’s home in the name of his dead grandmother, a court has heard.
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Baby killer’s reports ‘excellent’ before using drugs on parole
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Baby killer’s reports ‘excellent’ before using drugs on parole
Just weeks after being commended by the Parole Board for his good behaviour, a baby killer had drugs delivered to his accommodation.
Rapist gang member denied parole again
Rapist gang member denied parole again
A Dunedin gang member who forced his way into a house to commit a rape has been declined parole for the fifth time.
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Rape accused’s defence claims woman lied to police
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Rape accused’s defence claims woman lied to police
A woman who accused a Dunedin businessman of rapes and assaults has repeatedly lied to police and ‘‘manipulated’’ witnesses, the defence says.
Dunedin killer had medication smuggled into prison
Dunedin killer had medication smuggled into prison
A Dunedin killer, who mowed his victim down over a meagre drug debt, has had prescription medication smuggled into prison.
Parole declined as man 'struggling' to accept behaviour as stalking
Parole declined as man 'struggling' to accept behaviour as stalking
A man who shot his love rival in the head in a coastal Otago settlement is struggling to accept he is a stalker, the Parole Board has heard.
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Businessman held partner’s head under water
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Businessman held partner’s head under water
As a Dunedin businessman held his partner’s head underwater, wildly berating her, the woman believed ‘‘this must be it’’.
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Man discharged over abuse
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Man discharged over abuse
An Otago man who sexually abused two young girls he met through ties to a church has been discharged without penalty.
Senior Dunedin public servant who attacked ex-partner keeps identity secret
Senior Dunedin public servant who attacked ex-partner keeps identity secret
A senior public servant has been told never to drink again after a sustained attack on his former partner.
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Baby killer back behind bars
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Baby killer back behind bars
A man who killed a 7-month-old baby is back in prison after using drugs while on parole.
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Man in court after stolen pounamu 'brazenly paraded'
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Man in court after stolen pounamu 'brazenly paraded'
A Dunedin man arrested last year after police seized a huge haul of pounamu has finally been charged in relation to the taonga.
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Man attacked partner, stole bike after ‘bizarre’ outburst vs owner
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Man attacked partner, stole bike after ‘bizarre’ outburst vs owner
A Dunedin man attacked his partner twice on the same day, assaults which bookended a ‘‘bizarre’’ bike theft, a court has heard.
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Dunedin man with history of violence back before the court
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Dunedin man with history of violence back before the court
A Dunedin man who nearly made history as one of the nation’s first third-strike offenders is back before the court.
Dunedin man accused of murdering 'all around good bugger' keeps identity secret
Dunedin man accused of murdering 'all around good bugger' keeps identity secret
A Dunedin man charged with murder has appeared in court this morning and will be assessed by mental-health professionals while his identity remains under wraps.
Unlawfully dismissed driver awarded nearly $23k
Unlawfully dismissed bus driver awarded nearly $23k
A Dunedin bus driver who was unlawfully dismissed after detouring home to use her toilet has been awarded more than $22,000.
No parole for $15m fraudster
No parole for $15m fraudster who claims to be 'a good budgeter'
A Ponzi scheme fraudster, who ripped off investors for more than $15 million, has told the Parole Board he is ‘‘a good budgeter’’.
Ponzi scheme fraudster declined parole
Ponzi scheme fraudster declined parole
A Dunedin Ponzi scheme fraudster, who ripped off investors for more than $15 million, has told the Parole Board he is ‘‘a good budgeter’’.
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Theft of L&P falls flat with tearoom owner
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Theft of L&P falls flat with tearoom owner
Corey Hondelink may be well on the way to becoming world famous in New Zealand.
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Central Dunedin stabbing victim 'lucky to be alive'
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Central Dunedin stabbing victim 'lucky to be alive'
Since the knife attack - sparked by noise disturbing an inner-city resident - the victim has been unable to work and might have permanent nerve damage.
Father 'trying to cope' with son's murder
'One of those things you think happens to everybody else but you': Father 'trying to cope' with son's murder
The father of a man who was killed on Friday has described his son as "the most happy-go-lucky, laid-back sort of person you’d ever meet".