Rob Kidd

Sexual abuser not ready for parole, board finds

Edward Anand has obtained a beekeeping qualification while serving a 13-year jail term. PHOTO:...

Sexual abuser not ready for parole, board finds

A social worker who sexually abused eight girls in his care at a Dunedin girls’ home does not think mixing with young women would be a "high-risk situation" for him.

Home detention possibility for drug dealer

A drug dealer who deliberately drove erratically to stop police from chasing her boyfriend has been jailed for 16 months.

Man who viewed child sexual abuse material jailed

Zacariha Gray viewed footage of adults sexually abusing babies. PHOTO: ROB KIDD

Man who viewed child sexual abuse material jailed

When Zacariha Gray was released from prison, his risk was considered so high that he was placed under the scrutiny of authorities for 10 years.

'Good girl': Violator's words to victim

After violating a young woman who had slept in his bed, an Alexandra man patted her on the head and said "good girl".

'Good girl': Violator's words to victim

After violating a young woman who had slept in his bed, an Alexandra man patted her on the head and said "good girl".

‘I had a feeling ... something was not right’

Doctors said Hemi Tahuri (seen here with Missy Parata) had a 1% chance of survival when he was...

‘I had a feeling ... something was not right’

Krishan Dick-Karetai was jailed for nearly seven years last week, after shooting a love rival in the head in a sleepy coastal Otago town. Seven months of stalking and obsession left his victim needing a miracle to survive.

‘I had a feeling ... something was not right’

Krishan Dick-Karetai was jailed for nearly seven years last week, after shooting a love rival in the head in a sleepy coastal Otago town. Seven months of stalking and obsession left his victim needing a miracle to survive.

Country’s youngest JP raring to go

Bronson Blackbourn has been through a rigorous 12-month process to become a justice of the peace....

Country’s youngest JP raring to go

There is only one 21-year-old in the country who could be referred to as "Your Worship".

Nurse avoids getting drink-drive conviction

Nurse avoids getting drink-drive conviction

A busy Covid ward nurse who drove drunk after a cricket celebration has dodged a conviction, paving the way for him to become a New Zealand citizen.

Offender terrified women campers

Jordan Flett was sentenced to community work and supervision for his "bizarre" crimes. PHOTO: ROB...

Offender terrified women campers

Two terrified women sat in the darkness of a Catlins camping ground after the man who had broken into their vehicle as they slept disappeared into the darkness.

Horse-killer cleared over car ride with friend’s dog

Reg Ozanne’s prison release conditions have now ended but he cannot own a pet until 2030. PHOTO:...

Horse-killer cleared over car ride with friend’s dog

Horse-stabber Reg Ozanne has been cleared of any wrongdoing after he was found in a car with a dog.

Horse-killer cleared over car ride with friend’s dog

Horse-stabber Reg Ozanne has been cleared of any wrongdoing after he was found in a car with a dog.

Inmate’s progress ‘limited’

Inmate’s progress ‘limited’

A man who rammed a police car and chased an officer with an axe has made only "limited progress" while locked up.

Inmate’s progress ‘limited’

A man who rammed a police car and chased an officer with an axe has made only "limited progress" while locked up.

Parole denied for man who stole police car

Hori Gemmell will be released from prison by the end of the year. PHOTO: LUISA GIRAO

Parole denied for man who stole police car

A man who stole a police car and the weapons inside, prompting a two-day man hunt, has been denied parole again.

Businessman forced to sell house to pay abused staff

Despite selling his home, Anesly Joy Samuel still owes the Ministry of Business, Innovation and...

Businessman forced to sell house to pay abused staff

The former workers of a bakery will finally be compensated - more than $250,000 - for the exploitation they endured.

Parole denied for violent offender

Parole denied for violent offender

A Southland stalker with "a concerning history of violent offending" will be behind bars until next year.

Businessman forced to sell house to pay abused staff

The former workers of a Dunedin bakery will finally be compensated - more than $250,000 - for the exploitation they endured.

No parole till violence programme completed

Samuel Anderson says he has had a "change of attitude". PHOTO: ROB KIDD

No parole till violence programme completed

A Balclutha man who brutally beat his partner over several months says he has had a "change of attitude".

Porn star’s cyber attacker sentenced

An online porn star known for her bikini-clad pitch invasion during an All Blacks test has faced her online abuser and described the "incredible humiliation" he inflicted.

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