Rob Kidd

Man jailed for threatening to kill support workers

Support workers in Mosgiel barricaded themselves inside an office while a resident smashed a door to pieces over a dispute about a phone, a court has heard.

Jailed for fleecing 90-year-old

Ian Parsons (55) spent more than two years ripping off his elderly victim after ingratiating...

Jailed for fleecing 90-year-old

A veteran fraudster who fleeced a 90-year-old woman out of nearly $13,000 has been locked up for 19 months.

Smashed ex-partner’s leg in horrific beating

Smashed ex-partner’s leg in horrific beating

During a relentless 15-minute attack on his ex-partner, a Dunedin man ripped out a clump of her hair, kicked her in the face with steel-capped boots and broke her leg, a court has heard.

'Reckless in the extreme': Fine over disgusting state of sewage facilities

Clutha Mayor Bryan Cadogan said he was 'deeply embarrassed' and apologised to ratepayers,...

'Reckless in the extreme': Fine over disgusting state of sewage facilities

The Clutha District Council has been fined nearly $500,000 for "egregious" failures in managing its wastewater treatment plants.

CDC fined nearly $500k over wastewater management failures

Median house prices gained almost 25% in the Clutha district last month; pictured, Balclutha...

CDC fined nearly $500k over wastewater management failures

The Clutha District Council has been fined nearly $500,000 for systemic failures in managing five of its wastewater treatment plants.

Hopes inquest will halt repeat tragedy

Hopes inquest will halt repeat tragedy

The family of a Dunedin student say they hope an inquiry into his death serves as a legacy to prevent future tragedies.

Trial of man accused of St Clair murder set for February

The trial of a man accused of a murder in St Clair has been set for February.

Trial date set for St Clair murder accused

Trial date set for St Clair murder accused

The trial for a man accused of murder in the Dunedin suburb of St Clair has been set for February.

'Huge hole in my life': Inquest into student's death begins

The family of a Dunedin student say they hope an inquiry into his death serves as legacy to prevent future tragedies.

Taylor on 11 drugs charges

Taylor on 11 drugs charges

The country’s highest profile ex-convict says he is "flabbergasted" after being charged with a raft of serious drug charges.

19 months anguish before case canned

RJ Sem-Cheyne spent 19 months on bail with the prospect of jail hanging over him. This week he...

19 months anguish before case canned

Months after a man sustained a fractured skull at a party, RJ Sem-Cheyne was charged by police. After more than 19 months on bail, the case was dismissed at trial because of holes in the Crown case.

Drug dealer forfeited cash, loses house

A large-scale drug dealer made a last-ditch attempt to save his rural home from forfeiture by claiming it was his connection to his late father, a court has heard.

Woman stole three collection boxes

A Dunedin woman who ripped off three charities on the same day has been sentenced to home detention.

Board denies parole bid by man who killed friend

Jason Blackler has racked up 176 convictions in the last 35 years — an average of five a year....

Board denies parole bid by man who killed friend

A man who viciously attacked his friend, then left him for dead on the floor of his lounge, says he is not a violent person.

‘Academically gifted’ drug dealer sentenced on fresh charges

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

‘Academically gifted’ drug dealer sentenced on fresh charges

A drug dealer who ripped off two French tourists and took a beating for it was not put off by the violent retribution, it seems.

Officer believed man intended to kill him

Officer believed man intended to kill him

A police officer who was rammed by a motorist posing as an Islamic extremist then chased with a tomahawk says he believed the man intended to kill him.

Officer feared for life after car ramming, axe chase

The incident unfolded in September last year. Photo: Gregor Richardson

Officer feared for life after car ramming, axe chase

A police officer who was rammed by a motorist posing as a Muslim extremist - who then chased the officer with a tomahawk - says he believed the man intended to kill him.

Woman drained $100,000 from mother’s account

Lorna Hughes stole from her mother’s bank account for 13 years. PHOTO: ROB KIDD

Woman drained $100,000 from mother’s account

While her mother languished in various Dunedin rest-homes, Lorna Christine Hughes bled dry her savings of more than $100,000.

Cleared over skull fracture street attack

A man accused of fracturing a partygoer’s skull during a street attack in South Dunedin has been cleared of any wrongdoing.

Skull fractured in assault at party

The Dunedin courthouse. Photo: ODT files

Skull fractured in assault at party

A violent disagreement at a 21st birthday party led to a Dunedin man suffering a fractured skull, a court has heard.

Search form

Search form

Rob Kidd