Sex offender with boy in public toilet
Sex offender pulled boy's pants down in public toilet
A recidivist sex offender pulled down the pants of an 8-year-old boy in a public toilets, a court has heard.
Rob Kidd
Salvation Army cleared of rape blame, it says
Salvation Army cleared of rape blame, it says
A religious charity which knowingly employed a rapist says its oversight did not "contribute significantly" to the next rape he committed.
Prisoner’s written works enchant judges
Prisoner’s written works enchant judges
It was double delight for this year’s “New Chapters” winner after the same man claimed both short-story and poetry prizes.
Murderer named after surprise guilty pleas
Murderer named after surprise guilty pleas
A man used a sledgehammer, cricket bat and knife to murder a Dunedin couple before he set fire to their home, a court has heard.
Double winner had confidence
Double winner had confidence
A prisoner in his 40s claimed first prize in both the poetry and short-story categories of New Chapters. He spoke to Rob Kidd.
Shock guilty plea: Man admits killing couple, torching house
Shock guilty plea: Man admits killing couple, torching house
Warning: graphic content. A man used a sledge hammer, cricket bat and knife to murder a Dunedin couple before he set fire to their home, a court has heard.
Taylor’s prison biography faces possible legal intervention
Taylor’s prison biography faces possible legal intervention
The publisher behind the book of one of the country’s highest profile ex-inmates will be hoping to avoid a stop-press calamity.
Early release leaves victims concerned
Early release leaves victims concerned
A victim of a remorseless sexual predator who inflicted 25 years of abuse says she worries he remains a risk to the community.
Man threatened supermarket staff and police
Man threatened supermarket staff and police
A supermarket customer brandished a knife and threatened staff in an incident similar to a Dunedin stabbing spree nine months later, a court has heard.
Dunedin man who attacked partner made a 'big mistake'
Dunedin man who attacked partner made a 'big mistake'
A Dunedin man who attacked his partner in front of their five children was "a very good father ... He just made a very big mistake", the victim says.
Driver found guilty in motorcyclist’s death
Driver found guilty in motorcyclist’s death
A woman behind a crash which caused the death of a motorcyclist has been found guilty but told to expect a "relatively modest penalty".
Sex offender released under strict conditions
Sex offender released under strict conditions
A Dunedin student who wrote online about his depraved desires to rape babies has been released from prison.
Ex-partner ‘terrified’ over rapist’s release
Ex-partner ‘terrified’ over rapist’s release
The former partner of a rapist who subjected a woman to a half-hour attack in a public toilet says she is "terrified" that he has been released.
Six vehicles hit by driver in stolen Subaru
Six vehicles hit by driver in stolen Subaru
A wild driver caused chaos on Dunedin roads, hitting six cars and injuring a police dog, a court has heard.
Dunedin murderer denied parole for second time
Dunedin murderer denied parole for second time
A Dunedin killer who stabbed his partner 21 times has been denied parole for the second time.
'Outrageous driving put a lot of people in danger'
'Outrageous driving put a lot of people in danger'
A wild driver caused chaos on Dunedin roads, hitting six cars and injuring a police dog, a court has heard.
Violent outburst followed theft of prized hat
Violent outburst followed theft of prized hat
Dylan Lee Owens must really treasure his blue hat.
Chalked messages part of ‘controlling’ behaviour
Chalked messages part of ‘controlling’ behaviour
A man who harassed his partner by writing messages in chalk outside her house needs to stop his controlling behaviour, a judge says.
Name suppression continues for man accused of supermarket stabbing
Name suppression continues for man accused of supermarket stabbing
The identity of the man who allegedly stabbed four people in a Dunedin supermarket will remain a secret, at least for the next three weeks.
Alleged supermarket stabber's identity still suppressed
Alleged supermarket stabber's identity still suppressed
The man who allegedly stabbed four people in a Dunedin supermarket will continue to keep his identity secret.