Rob Kidd

$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

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

Anesly Joy Samuel opened Knox Cafe in September 2020 despite being investigated for his treatment...

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

Robert Lyon was a teenager when he murdered a Milton woolhandler. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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

Jarrod Mangels has been on parole for nearly a year without issue, the Parole Board heard. PHOTO:...

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

Daryen Owens will not be released from prison until he has undertaken psychological therapy....

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

Quintin Corkery (37) said he had used cannabis every day since the age of 13. PHOTO: ROB KIDD

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

Teresa Dynes said Dansey the deer was a ‘‘very, very special’’ family pet. PHOTOS: STEPHEN...

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

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

It is a sector dominated by two companies. Foodstuffs, which counts New World, Pak n Save and...

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

Lorin Winter (44) has 21 convictions for burglary and a criminal history stretching back to his...

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

Due to a potential blinding of pilots laser attacks pose a serious threat to aviation safety and...

'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

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

Ruairi Taylor (26) will see the Parole Board again in June and must be released from prison this...

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

Nicholas Newton said he was ‘‘disgusted’’ by the destruction and negativity he had caused in his...

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

A man who accidentally shot himself in the chest at the end of a crime spree says he believes he survived for a reason.

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.

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