Rob Kidd

Name suppression granted for sake of accused’s parents

A student who allegedly attacked his flatmates on lockdown has had his name suppressed because his parents are part of the Government's Covid-19 response team.

$17,980 awarded for unfair dismissal

A North Otago dairy-farm worker will be compensated nearly $18,000 after he was unfairly dismissed.

Disruption of grieving rituals ‘heartbreaking’

Living in isolation has been a burden, but for those who have suffered a bereavement, it has been infinitely worse. Rob Kidd talks to those forced to grieve alone and funeral directors doing everything they can to come up with creative solutions.

Drink-driver loses appeal, will be deported after jail

Sahil Shetty (26) will be deported to India once his prison term ends. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Drink-driver loses appeal, will be deported after jail

A Queenstown man who abandoned his severely-injured girlfriend following an alcohol-fuelled car wreck has had his appeal knocked back.

Meth use on parole puts murderer back in jail

Canada has emerged as the leading source of pure methamphetamine to New Zealand. Photo: File

Meth use on parole puts murderer back in jail

A convicted murderer is back behind bars after using methamphetamine while on parole.

Brother cleared after appeal

Keith Wicks’ lies resulted in his brother being wrongfully convicted. PHOTO: ROB KIDD

Brother cleared after appeal

Many who appeal their convictions believe in their innocence, but James David Wicks had a stronger case than most.

18 months added to man’s sentence

18 months added to man’s sentence

A career burglar with nearly 100 convictions to his name has been jailed for 18 months for two pharmacy break-ins.

Imprisonment for series of ‘foolish’ crimes

A man who brought ammunition to court showed ‘‘foolishness in the extreme’’, his lawyer says.

Stalker terrorised teen in her home

Stalker terrorised teen in her home

It started when he saw her photo online.

French drug offender avoids jail sentence

A Frenchman who was found in Queenstown with nearly $50,000 of cannabis and a haul of drug paraphernalia has dodged a prison term.

No jail for Frenchman caught with drugs in Q'town

Ruben Aboujdid was sentenced in the Dunedin District Court after being found in a car with nearly...

No jail for Frenchman caught with drugs in Q'town

A Frenchman who was found in Queenstown with nearly $50,000 of cannabis and a haul of drug paraphernalia has dodged a prison term.

Man remanded over weekend manhunt

A man who allegedly aimed a firearm at police and stole a patrol car appeared in court yesterday and will remain behind bars.

Jailed for violence against partner

A Dunedin man who poured a boiling drink over his then-partner grew up surrounded by violence, a court has heard.

Convicted serial burglar refused parole

Benjamin Burgess was found with more than 600 stolen items at his home.
PHOTO: ROB KIDD

Convicted serial burglar refused parole

A man who committed a string of burglaries in some of Dunedin's most upmarket suburbs has been refused parole.

‘Disgusted’ earplugs worn

The family of a murdered Dunedin teen are "disgusted" her killer was able to wear earplugs through his sentencing, thanks to a Corrections bungle.

Clampdown on sex offender after breach

Jury trials will not be heard until at least August 3. Photo: ODT files

Clampdown on sex offender after breach

A sex offender who had a secret online conversation with a 15-year-old while banned from contacting children will be scrutinised for the next 18 months.

'Appalling': Boozy rampage ends with police stand-off

Michael Dunlea (32) turned to drink when stresses of work got on top of him, he said. Photo: Rob...

'Appalling': Boozy rampage ends with police stand-off

A violent rampage which ended in a stand-off with police as a Clutha man tried to set a car on fire has resulted in his being jailed for nearly two and a-half years.

Forgotten punch left victim with facial scar

A Dunedin chef who punched a man on an inter-city bus to Christchurch does not remember the blow he inflicted.

Molester attempted to blame young victim

When Grant Ronald Price was confronted by police after four years of sexually abusing a young girl he said she should take some of the blame.

Punched partner and cut up her clothing

An Australian deportee punched his partner unconscious, cut up her clothes and spat in her face, a court has heard.

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