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DunedinSeptember 1

‘Sweaty and shaking’: Dunedin woman sentenced after hiding killer husband’s shoes from police

The wife of a murderer who tried to hide incriminating evidence from police has been sentenced to five months' home detention.
‘Sweaty and shaking’: Dunedin woman sentenced after hiding killer husband’s shoes from police
‘Sweaty and shaking’: Dunedin woman sentenced after hiding killer husband’s shoes from police
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DunedinSeptember 1

Sex offender ‘Mr Science’ seeking immediate release from prison

A former Dunedin educator, unmasked as a sex offender who preyed on young boys, has argued his sentence was too harsh.
Sex offender ‘Mr Science’ seeking immediate release from prison
Sex offender ‘Mr Science’ seeking immediate release from prison
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DunedinAugust 31

Unity Park killer who ran over fleeing victim to be freed from prison

A driver who pursued his victim then fatally ran him down beside a Dunedin park will be released from prison on Wednesday.
Unity Park killer who ran over fleeing victim to be freed from prison
Unity Park killer who ran over fleeing victim to be freed from prison
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DunedinAugust 28

Dunedin courtroom attack on cop and prison officer capped months-long crime spree

A Dunedin man who attacked two people in the courtroom has been sentenced to the maximum term of home detention
Dunedin courtroom attack on cop and prison officer capped months-long crime spree
Dunedin courtroom attack on cop and prison officer capped months-long crime spree
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DunedinAugust 28

Otago prison inmate left with broken cheekbones and jaw after attack

A prison gang attack left an inmate with broken cheekbones and a fractured jaw, a court has heard
Otago prison inmate left with broken cheekbones and jaw after attack
Otago prison inmate left with broken cheekbones and jaw after attack
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DunedinAugust 28

'No answers … no clues': 24 years waiting for the truth behind his mother's vanishing

It has been nearly 24 years since Tuitania Barclay disappeared without trace after leaving her Dunedin home. Her son has broken his silence, telling Rob Kidd about a life of seeking answers.
'No answers … no clues': 24 years waiting for the truth behind his mother's vanishing
'No answers … no clues': 24 years waiting for the truth behind his mother's vanishing
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DunedinAugust 24

‘Predator’ Uber driver found guilty of kidnappings, sexual assault and harassment

The victim of a predatory Uber driver says “Dunedin is a little bit safer” after he was convicted of kidnapping two women and locked up.
‘Predator’ Uber driver found guilty of kidnappings, sexual assault and harassment
‘Predator’ Uber driver found guilty of kidnappings, sexual assault and harassment
DunedinAugust 18

Dunedin man who gut-shot victim in vigilante crossbow attack has sentence cut

A Dunedin man who shot his victim with a crossbow from near point-blank range has had more than a year axed from his sentence.
Dunedin man who gut-shot victim in vigilante crossbow attack has sentence cut
Dunedin man who gut-shot victim in vigilante crossbow attack has sentence cut
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Central OtagoAugust 17

‘Extraordinarily well-regarded’ Central Otago man beat and raped ex-partner

A Central Otago man who beat his ex-partner, gagged her with insulation tape then raped her has been jailed for more than four years.
‘Extraordinarily well-regarded’ Central Otago man beat and raped ex-partner
‘Extraordinarily well-regarded’ Central Otago man beat and raped ex-partner
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DunedinAugust 14

Dunedin youth-group founder avoids conviction over violent threats

A community youth leader who threatened to "get his guns and his boys” and shoot his cousin has avoided conviction
Dunedin youth-group founder avoids conviction over violent threats
Dunedin youth-group founder avoids conviction over violent threats