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DunedinSeptember 22

Violent Aussie deportee jailed for six years over sex attack, threat to kill

An Australian deportee sexually assaulted a woman four years after a violent robbery resulted in his return to New Zealand
Violent Aussie deportee jailed for six years over sex attack, threat to kill
Violent Aussie deportee jailed for six years over sex attack, threat to kill
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SouthlandSeptember 22

Gore teen’s intoxication a factor in fatal crash, coroner finds

A Gore teenager who died in a rural crash was more than four times over the adult drink-driving limit at the time, a coroner has found
Gore teen’s intoxication a factor in fatal crash, coroner finds
Gore teen’s intoxication a factor in fatal crash, coroner finds
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Central OtagoSeptember 17

Rogue Central Otago chopper pilot claims he was tortured in ‘international conspiracy’

A rogue helicopter pilot who claims to be the subject of an "international conspiracy" has had his latest legal challenge thrown out.
Rogue Central Otago chopper pilot claims he was tortured in ‘international conspiracy’
Rogue Central Otago chopper pilot claims he was tortured in ‘international conspiracy’
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South OtagoSeptember 15

Balclutha sex offender a no-show at parole hearing

A Balclutha man, serving nearly six years in jail for a sex attack on a stranger, made the Parole Board's decision simple at his recent hearing.
Balclutha sex offender a no-show at parole hearing
Balclutha sex offender a no-show at parole hearing
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DunedinSeptember 15

Bubble burst: manager’s theft of 3420 litres of L&P blamed on ‘staggering’ alcohol use

A Palmerston man who stole 2280 bottles of L&P from his workplace has admitted the fizzy fraud was down to his raging alcohol addiction
Bubble burst: manager’s theft of 3420 litres of L&P blamed on ‘staggering’ alcohol use
Bubble burst: manager’s theft of 3420 litres of L&P blamed on ‘staggering’ alcohol use
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DunedinSeptember 14

Parole declined again for Dunedin samurai-sword slasher

The man behind a Dunedin samurai-sword attack has been told he needs to address his use of "nangs" before he is released from prison
Parole declined again for Dunedin samurai-sword slasher
Parole declined again for Dunedin samurai-sword slasher
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DunedinSeptember 11

Dunedin hospo boss escapes conviction for street brawl with teen

A Dunedin bar owner and restaurateur who "lost it" when he attacked an unruly patron can now be named
Dunedin hospo boss escapes conviction for street brawl with teen
Dunedin hospo boss escapes conviction for street brawl with teen
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DunedinSeptember 9

Sex offender ‘Mr Science’ could soon be heading home to Spain after appeal win

A disgraced Dunedin educator who abused two boys and was caught with a trove of illegal images is set to be released from prison after winning an appeal.
Sex offender ‘Mr Science’ could soon be heading home to Spain after appeal win
Sex offender ‘Mr Science’ could soon be heading home to Spain after appeal win
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DunedinSeptember 9

Dunedin man gets sentence cut for ‘nasty and prolonged’ attack on partner

A Dunedin man responsible for a "nasty and prolonged" attack on his partner has had five months cut from his prison term
Dunedin man gets sentence cut for ‘nasty and prolonged’ attack on partner
Dunedin man gets sentence cut for ‘nasty and prolonged’ attack on partner
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DunedinSeptember 9

Otago rapist declined parole again, urged to ‘reflect’ on his crimes

A remorseless rapist serving nearly 15 years' imprisonment remains a danger to the community, his victims believe
Otago rapist declined parole again, urged to ‘reflect’ on his crimes
Otago rapist declined parole again, urged to ‘reflect’ on his crimes