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Winnings dispute sparked home invasion
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Winnings dispute sparked home invasion
A dispute over a $500 pokie jackpot led to a violent pack attack against an intellectually disabled man, a court has heard.
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Jail term for 'pervert of the worst kind' extended
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Jail term for 'pervert of the worst kind' extended
A dangerous sex offender, locked up indefinitely, has been convicted of more historical indecencies.
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Victim sceptical of offender’s remorse
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Victim sceptical of offender’s remorse
A man who hacked off his electronic tracker and travelled 135km to attack his former partner did not show up to his first parole hearing.
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Domestic abuser used phone tracker to stalk victim
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Domestic abuser used phone tracker to stalk victim
A respected member of the Dunedin immigrant community has been convicted of domestic abuse — three years after the court gave him a second chance.
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Getaway driver imprisoned for part in vicious armed robbery
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Getaway driver imprisoned for part in vicious armed robbery
The getaway driver in a vicious armed robbery in Dunedin has joined his co-offenders behind bars.
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Man who stabbed teenager to death paroled
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Man who stabbed teenager to death paroled
A South Otago man who stabbed a teenager to death has been paroled - despite maintaining his irrational explanation for the murder.
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Sex offender maintains denial
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Sex offender maintains denial
A "depraved, degrading, disgusting and vile" sex offender continues to deny his crimes and says he will see out his 11-year prison term.
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Brutal Dunedin street attack over $100 drug debt
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Brutal Dunedin street attack over $100 drug debt
Two men instigated a violent daylight street robbery in central Dunedin over a $100 drug debt, a court has head.
Illegal mining claims denied after charges pulled
Illegal mining claims denied after charges pulled
Criminal charges against a Central Otago gold-mining company have been pulled after the firm paid royalties and a "sizable" donation to charity.
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Victim’s mother decries ‘soft’ system
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Victim’s mother decries ‘soft’ system
The mother of a Dunedin man killed by a meth-fuelled driver says she feels "spat out" by the justice system and has vowed to fight to change it.
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Abuser’s sentence unfair, appeal hears
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Abuser’s sentence unfair, appeal hears
An ex-Dunedin teacher who repeatedly molested a teenager is an "exceptional case" and should be given home detention, his lawyer argues.
Driver’s death due to high speed: coroner
Driver’s death due to high speed: coroner
A driver who died when his car flipped on a Dunedin motorway off-ramp was a sad reminder of the perils of speeding, a coroner says.
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Man found not guilty on rape charges
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Man found not guilty on rape charges
An Auckland businessman who made a rape "confession" online has been found not guilty.
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Businessman says rape claims 'bulls***'
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Businessman says rape claims 'bulls***'
An Auckland businessman has described claims he raped a Dunedin student as "bulls...".
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Man 'apologised for raping Dunedin student', court told
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Man 'apologised for raping Dunedin student', court told
An Auckland entrepreneur accused of raping a Dunedin student made a public apology on social media afterwards, a court has heard.
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Owner accepts dogs must be destroyed
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Owner accepts dogs must be destroyed
Two menacing pets who terrorised Dunedin residents, attacked livestock and a council officer will be euthanised after a year on doggy death row.
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Ex-nurse a squatter: adjudicator
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Ex-nurse a squatter: adjudicator
A controversial Dunedin former nurse has had another legal calamity — this time in the Tenancy Tribunal.
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‘Cosy Dell Creeper’ described as a model student
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‘Cosy Dell Creeper’ described as a model student
The man they called the "Cosy Dell Creeper" operated in the shadows.
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Documents forged to raise benefit
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Documents forged to raise benefit
A Dunedin benefit fraudster forged documents to scam more than $5000 from the public purse, a court has heard.
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Disgraced nurse has registration cancelled
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Disgraced nurse has registration cancelled
A disgraced Dunedin nurse who spread vaccine disinformation and transphobic vitriol has had her registration cancelled.