Rob Kidd

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.

Fraudster ‘not not guilty’, but wants to explain

Gavin and Karen Bainbridge left the University of Otago more than $170,000 out of pocket. PHOTO:...

Fraudster ‘not not guilty’, but wants to explain

When a judge sentenced a Dunedin couple to home detention earlier this month, he questioned where the money they had stolen had gone. Gavin Bainbridge tells Rob Kidd where the cash went and why they pleaded guilty.

Co-offender in priory ransacking jailed

Jamie Burns (left) and Jarrod Michelle pleaded guilty to the burglary of St Dominic’s Priory....

Co-offender in priory ransacking jailed

A Dunedin trio trashed and flooded a historic building during three hours of wanton destruction during lockdown, a court has heard.

Threat to kill guilty plea

A Dunedin man who threatened to chop up a care worker had to be pepper-sprayed after throwing a knife at police, a court has heard.

Rapist denied parole; more treatment needed

Rapist Daniel Moore was assessed as a below-average risk of sexual reoffending. PHOTO: ROB KIDD

Rapist denied parole; more treatment needed

A Milton man who bundled a woman into public toilets and raped her will remain in prison to undergo more treatment.

Gang member jailed for 3 months for absconding

John-Boy Rakete (27) will spend about six weeks in prison (half of his new sentence) before he is...

Gang member jailed for 3 months for absconding

A Dunedin gang member, whose petrol-station attack led to the death of his victim, went on the run to attend a "gang event", a court has heard.

Offender went on the run to attend 'gang event'

Offender went on the run to attend 'gang event'

A Dunedin gang member, whose petrol-station attack led to the death of his victim, went on the run to attend a “gang event”, a court has heard.

Man guilty of hoax gets bail

Man guilty of hoax gets bail

A former Dunedin Airport security officer who planted a fake bomb in a restricted area has been granted bail.

Man who planted fake bomb granted bail

A former Dunedin Airport security officer who planted a fake bomb in a restricted area has been granted bail.

Woman lied about ‘blackmail’, ruins cop's career

Woman lied about ‘blackmail’, ruins cop's career

A woman who lied about being blackmailed by a senior Oamaru police officer ruined his career, a court has heard.

Shoplifter disguised during thefts

A shoplifter who used gold wigs, cowboy hats and glasses to disguise her identity has been sentenced to community work.

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