Rob Kidd

No name suppression for man caught masturbating at Rhododendron Dell

Grant Currie was warned he would likely be locked up if he committed further public indecencies....

No name suppression for man caught masturbating at Rhododendron Dell

A Dunedin man caught masturbating in the Dunedin Botanic Garden has had a bid for permanent name suppression thrown out.

Prisoner accepts he has ‘issues’

Prisoner accepts he has ‘issues’

A violent kidnapper who has spent most of the past decade behind bars accepts he may have to serve his entire sentence without parole.

'Loverboy might have a serious accident': Man sent threats to ex

The case is being heard in the Dunedin District Court. Photo: ODT files

'Loverboy might have a serious accident': Man sent threats to ex

After breaking up with his partner and learning she had a new boyfriend, a Dunedin man warned her “karma is going to hit you so hard”.

Took hostage to get stereo back

Steven Boskell will see the Parole Board in September 2031. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Took hostage to get stereo back

A convicted murderer took another prisoner hostage while wielding a home-made shank because he wanted his stereo back, a court has heard.

Judge adjourns sentencing, apologises to victim

Judge adjourns sentencing, apologises to victim

An ex-firefighter convicted of blackmail also posed online as a teenager to talk about sex with a 14-year-old girl, a court has heard

'I suffer every day because of him', says blackmail victim

Jayden Haggerty, a former firefighter, was convicted of blackmailing a young woman and posing...

'I suffer every day because of him', says blackmail victim

A woman who was blackmailed by a former firefighter says she now suffers every day because of the ordeal.

Paedophile busted with Tinder account

Daniel Goodwin admitted he used the internet to search for sexual partners. PHOTO: ROB KIDD

Paedophile busted with Tinder account

A Dunedin man who was jailed for sexually abusing a 10-year-old boy set up a secret Tinder account once released from prison, a court has heard.

Man on the run drink-driving when found

Pulled over for travelling at 155kmh through Central Otago, swigging pre-mixed bourbon, Moko Ihaaka Pohatu said it was his ‘‘last ride’’ with his partner.

Supermarket stabbing accused still can't be named

The accused is taken away by police following the incident at Countdown in central Dunedin. Photo...

Supermarket stabbing accused still can't be named

The man who allegedly stabbed four people in a Dunedin supermarket will continue to have his identity suppressed until at least next month.

Grossly underpaid workers, threatened bodily harm

Anesly Joy Samuel. Photo: Gregor Richardson

Grossly underpaid workers, threatened bodily harm

A Dunedin bakery owner grossly underpaid his workers and threatened to dismember one who complained to authorities.

Second strike for violation of cellmate

A prisoner has been found guilty of sexually violating his cellmate and is now facing years behind bars without prospect of parole.

Killer offers no reason for bludgeoning couple

Killer . . . Wiremu Namana set fire to the South Dunedin home of his victims after brutally...

Killer offers no reason for bludgeoning couple

A man who stabbed and bludgeoned a Dunedin couple to death has not yet explained why he killed them.

Life sentence for 'needless' South Dunedin double murder

Wiremu Namana in court this afternoon. PHOTO CHRISTINE O'CONNOR

Life sentence for 'needless' South Dunedin double murder

WARNING: Graphic content. A man who stabbed and bludgeoned a Dunedin couple to death then set fire to their home will be locked up for at least 17 years.

Violent stalker’s home detention sentence halved

Violent stalker’s home detention sentence halved

A violent offender who stalked his ex-partner has had his home-detention sentence slashed in half on appeal.

Manager tried to hide football fundraising theft

The manager of a junior football team pocketed fundraising cash then set up fake emails to cover her tracks, a court has heard.

Poisoner’s name permanently suppressed

The name of a North Otago woman who poisoned her son while he was in hospital fighting for his life has been permanently suppressed.

Swindled family for ‘greed rather than need’

Ian Parsons has a criminal history which spans 30 pages of court documents. PHOTO: ROB KIDD

Dunedin man swindled family for ‘greed rather than need’

A Dunedin man with a 30-year history of deceit has struck again.

Jail over plot to steal friend's car

Melveen Singh (21) was driven to crime by his drug, alcohol and gambling addictions, the court...

Jail over plot to steal friend's car

A man who lured his mate to an isolated beach so he could steal his car has been jailed for nearly two years.

Woman who poisoned son can't be named

North Otago woman who poisoned son can't be named

The name of a North Otago woman who poisoned her son while he was in hospital fighting for his life has been permanently suppressed.

Murder acquitted guilty of assault

Riki Ngamoki (22) will be behind bars for at least 11 months before his release will be...

Murder acquitted guilty of assault

A prisoner cleared of a jailhouse murder says he wants to open a barbershop in Dunedin after being released from prison.

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