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Call for positive contribution from teen's killer

Family call for positive contribution from teen's killer

The family of a teenager killed by a South Otago man say they want the murderer to “make a contribution to the community” when he is finally released.

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Dunedin predator lured underage girls into sex

David Sawtell will be behind bars until at least January 2026 after a slew of sex offences. PHOTO...

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Dunedin predator lured underage girls into sex

A former Scout leader positioned himself as a "sugar daddy", paying underage girls for sexual acts and explicit photos, a court has heard.

Sex offender could be released five years early

Edward Anand is hoping to be released from prison to Wellington next year. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Sex offender could be released five years early

A social worker who sexually abused eight victims in a Dunedin girls’ home could be released five years before the end of his sentence.

Inquest into fatal crash ruled out

Hayden Manoah will be off the road for three more years after causing a double-fatal crash. PHOTO...

Inquest into fatal crash ruled out

The deaths of two mothers at the hands of a wild-driving teen will not be the subject of an inquest, a coroner has ruled.

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More prison for teacher’s sexual abuse

David Bond is expected to see the Parole Board before the end of the year. Photo: Peter McIntosh

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More prison for teacher’s sexual abuse

A former Dunedin teacher who sexually abused his pupils has had four and a-half months added to his prison term.

Sex abuser could be released five years early

Edward Anand was jailed for 13 years in 2016. Photo: ODT

Sex abuser could be released five years early

A social worker who sexually abused eight victims in a Dunedin girls’ home could be released five years before the end of his sentence.

No inquest into crash that killed two mums

The deaths of two mothers at the hands of a wild-driving teen will not be the subject of an inquest, a coroner has ruled.

No inquest into crash that killed two mums

No inquest into horror Waihola crash

The deaths of two mothers at the hands of a wild-driving teen will not be the subject of an inquest, a coroner has ruled.

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Uni’s HR head convicted of drink-driving

Kevin Seales was banned from driving for six months after being caught over the limit last year....

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Uni’s HR head convicted of drink-driving

The University of Otago’s human resources director may be in hot water with his own department after being caught drink-driving.

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Lack of reason behind girl’s violence baffles court

Dunedin court buildings. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Lack of reason behind girl’s violence baffles court

A 12-year-old girl who inflicted serious violence on another child has left health professionals and an experienced judge flummoxed.

Parole for man who left friend to die

Jason Blackler is serving a seven-year term for manslaughter. Photo: ODT files

Parole for man who left friend to die

A Dunedin man who attacked his friend then left him to die in a pool of his own blood has been granted parole.

Pair plead guilty to three counts of incest

Pair plead guilty to three counts of incest

A man and woman had an incestuous relationship after being estranged for most of their lives, a court has heard.

Pair plead guilty to incest

A man and woman had an incestuous relationship after being estranged for most of their lives, a Dunedin court has heard.

Incest charges admitted

A man has admitted three counts of committing incest in Dunedin.

Sportsman’s suppression

A prominent Dunedin sportsman has had his name suppressed over allegations of serious domestic violence.

Man admits incest charges

A Christchurch man has admitted to three counts of committing incest in Dunedin.

Sportsman accused of serious attack

The man appeared at the Dunedin District Court this morning. Photo: ODT files

Sportsman accused of serious attack

A prominent sportsman has appeared in court facing a serious domestic violence allegation.

Dunedin sportsman accused of serious assault

A prominent Dunedin sportsman has appeared in court facing a serious domestic violence allegation.

Husband’s death ‘ripped my insides to pieces’

Brodie Champion was imprisoned for two years, a sentence the judge could have converted to home...

Husband’s death ‘ripped my insides to pieces’

A woman whose husband was stabbed to death in Momona says the grief has "ripped to pieces".

Momona stabbing death: Mother says son left broken

Brodie Graham Champion in court today. Photo: Gregor Richardson

Momona stabbing death: Mother says son left broken

Both families involved in a fatal stabbing in Momona say they feel let down by the justice system.

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