Bid to keep name secret after relationship with patient
Bid to keep name secret after relationship with patient
A Dunedin doctor who had a relationship with a patient is fighting to keep his name secret.
Rob Kidd
$65,000 swindler tries to appeal sentence
$65,000 swindler tries to appeal sentence
A serial swindler who ripped off dozens of people over more than two years, telling some to bill "Canterbury Handyman Services", has claimed he deserves a lighter sentence.
$65,000 swindler tries to appeal sentence
$65,000 swindler tries to appeal sentence
A serial swindler who ripped off dozens of people over more than two years has claimed he deserves a lighter sentence.
Exploitation of migrants revealed
Exploitation of migrants revealed
A Dunedin businessman was ordered to pay nearly $400k in penalties and wage arrears for the exploitation of ex-staff members, but after almost four months they are still waiting for the bulk of the cash. Rob Kidd reports.
Relationships to be monitored
Relationships to be monitored
A Milton murderer has been on Tinder while on release and needs "careful supervision", the Parole Board says.
Released murderer still wears tracker
Released murderer still wears tracker
An Arrowtown murderer who was brought to justice 16 years after the killing is drug-free and making “excellent progress” on parole, a report says.
Stabber to stay in jail despite ‘model’ status
Stabber to stay in jail despite ‘model’ status
A Dunedin man who stabbed his victim 14 times is busy gardening while behind bars and has been described as “a model prisoner”.
Killer's curfew cancelled, tracker to stay
Killer's curfew cancelled, tracker to stay
An Arrowtown murderer who was brought to justice 16 years after the killing is drug-free and making “excellent progress” on parole, a report says.
More rehabilitation ahead for drug offender
More rehabilitation ahead for drug offender
The mastermind behind a large-scale cannabis cultivation ring in Dunedin has been declined parole at his first hearing.
Pet deer killed after hunting refusal
Pet deer killed after hunting refusal
A man convicted of poaching is a "cold-blooded murderer", says the family whose beloved pet deer was shot and butchered on site.
Pet deer killed after hunting refusal
Pet deer killed after hunting refusal
A man convicted of poaching is a "cold-blooded murderer", says the family whose beloved pet deer was shot and butchered on site.
Man fired shotgun after clash with ex-partner
Man fired shotgun after clash with ex-partner
A Clutha man, repeatedly denied a firearms licence, fired a pump-action shotgun from his home after arguing with his ex-girlfriend, a court has heard.
Drank stolen wine in two supermarkets
Drank stolen wine in two supermarkets
A transient Dunedin man with a penchant for quaffing wine in supermarkets has been jailed again.
Man convicted of pointing laser at pilot
Man convicted of pointing laser at pilot
A man has admitted shining a laser at a rescue helicopter as it transported a "seriously sick" patient over South Dunedin.
Burglar behind $120K of thefts vying for parole
Burglar behind $120K of thefts vying for parole
A Dunedin man behind a $120,000 burglary spree around some of the city’s wealthiest suburbs wants a fresh start with his family, the Parole Board has heard.
'Extremely dangerous': Man admits shining laser at rescue helicopter
'Extremely dangerous': Man admits shining laser at rescue helicopter
A man has admitted shining a laser at a rescue helicopter as it transported a “seriously sick” patient over South Dunedin.
'Extremely dangerous': Man admits shining laser at rescue helicopter
'Extremely dangerous': Man admits shining laser at rescue helicopter
A man has admitted shining a laser at a rescue helicopter as it transported a “seriously sick” patient over South Dunedin.
Otago man in Extreme Risk Unit with mosque shooter
Otago man in Extreme Risk Unit with mosque shooter
An Otago man who rammed a police car and chased an officer with an axe while yelling "Allahu Akbar" is being housed in a specialist prison unit with the Christchurch mosque shooter.
Man who shot himself regrets bad behaviour
Man who shot himself regrets bad behaviour
A man who accidentally shot himself in the chest at the end of a crime spree says he believes he survived for a reason.
Man who shot himself regrets bad behaviour
Man who shot himself regrets bad behaviour
A man who accidentally shot himself in the chest at the end of a crime spree says he believes he survived for a reason.