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DunedinOctober 13

Dunedin man wrote stories featuring child sex and vacuum cleaners, court hears

A Dunedin man who amassed more than 25,000 objectionable files in two and a-half years said he did it because he was bored and lonely.
Dunedin man wrote stories featuring child sex and vacuum cleaners, court hears
Dunedin man wrote stories featuring child sex and vacuum cleaners, court hears
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DunedinOctober 13

Reckless drink-driver convicted over wrong-way Octagon jaunt

A three-time drink-driver who sped the wrong way around the Octagon on a busy summer night was in the midst of an alcoholic relapse, a court has heard
Reckless drink-driver convicted over wrong-way Octagon jaunt
Reckless drink-driver convicted over wrong-way Octagon jaunt
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DunedinOctober 12

Duendin rapist released from prison with 20 months left on sentence

A Dunedin gang member jailed for a suburban break-in and rape says he was living a lifestyle at the time which “normalised” such crimes.
Duendin rapist released from prison with 20 months left on sentence
Duendin rapist released from prison with 20 months left on sentence
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DunedinOctober 12

Cash, clothes and coarse videos — first Dunedinite sentenced for stalking

A Dunedin stalker who showered his ex-partner with cash, gifts and videos of him “shaking his buttocks” left his victim feeling trapped in her own home.
Cash, clothes and coarse videos — first Dunedinite sentenced for stalking
Cash, clothes and coarse videos — first Dunedinite sentenced for stalking
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DunedinOctober 9

Te Kāika audit reveals $1.3m loss as government probes continue

Dunedin health provider Te Kāika recorded an annual net loss of more than $1.3m, prompting questions about its long-term future.
Te Kāika audit reveals $1.3m loss as government probes continue
Te Kāika audit reveals $1.3m loss as government probes continue
DunedinOctober 6

Bus hub stabber to have ‘urgent’ Supreme Court appeal

A teen’s latest appeal after stabbing a Dunedin schoolboy to death at the city’s bus hub has left the victim’s father fuming.
Bus hub stabber to have ‘urgent’ Supreme Court appeal
Bus hub stabber to have ‘urgent’ Supreme Court appeal
SouthlandOctober 6

‘Killed my will to live’ — victim hits back as tormentor jailed for nearly five years

A woman who was subject to a Southland man’s terrifying five-year campaign of domestic violence says the ordeal “shattered my soul”
‘Killed my will to live’ — victim hits back as tormentor jailed for nearly five years
‘Killed my will to live’ — victim hits back as tormentor jailed for nearly five years
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DunedinOctober 6

‘Never-ending f...... story’: Family’s anguish as Enere killer allowed appeal

The teen who stabbed a Dunedin schoolboy to death at the city’s bus hub has been allowed to appeal to the nation’s highest court.
‘Never-ending f...... story’: Family’s anguish as Enere killer allowed appeal
‘Never-ending f...... story’: Family’s anguish as Enere killer allowed appeal
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DunedinOctober 3

‘I’ve survived you’ — victim confronts her Dunedin abuser after six-year nightmare

After six years of abuse by her Dunedin partner, his victim told the court: "I refuse to carry the shame of your actions any longer."
‘I’ve survived you’ — victim confronts her Dunedin abuser after six-year nightmare
‘I’ve survived you’ — victim confronts her Dunedin abuser after six-year nightmare
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DunedinOctober 2

‘Heroic’ prison officer foils hospitalised inmate’s desperate escape bid

A hospitalised Otago prisoner who slipped his handcuffs and tried to escape was only stopped by the “heroic” actions of a Corrections officer.
‘Heroic’ prison officer foils hospitalised inmate’s desperate escape bid
‘Heroic’ prison officer foils hospitalised inmate’s desperate escape bid