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Distracted skipper whose boat sank fined $4000
The skipper of a Dunedin fishing boat who grounded the vessel while scrolling on his phone has been fined $4000.
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Victim’s father seeks confession
Victim’s father seeks confession
The father of a Dunedin man murdered by his former employer hopes the killer will one day reveal his motive.
On bail after alleged brawl
On bail after alleged brawl
A former political figure has been released on bail after an alleged Dunedin bar brawl.
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Ex-teacher admits to sexual interest in boys
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Ex-teacher admits to sexual interest in boys
A former Dunedin teacher denies charges of indecency against him but admits he had a sexual interest in boys, a court has heard.
Former political figure flees Dunedin police after alleged bar brawl
Former political figure flees Dunedin police after alleged bar brawl
A former political figure has been released on bail after an alleged Dunedin bar brawl.
Barry Kloogh refused parole again
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Barry Kloogh refused parole again
A disgraced financial adviser behind a $15.7 million Ponzi scheme continues to lack empathy for his victims, a psychologist says.
Hair only proof needed for conviction: Crown
Hair only proof needed for conviction: Crown
A hair found in the hand of a Dunedin man stabbed to death is all the evidence the jury needs to convict his alleged killer, the Crown says.
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Man felt ‘helpless’ during alleged abuse
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Man felt ‘helpless’ during alleged abuse
A man who alleges he was indecently assaulted by his former Dunedin teacher recalls the "indescribable terror" he felt during the incidents.
Stabbing accusation 'doesn't pass truth test': defence
Stabbing accusation 'doesn't pass truth test': defence
The concept a Dunedin man would stab his former employee to death “doesn’t pass the truth test”, his lawyer says.
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Dunedin murder accused admits to lying about cut to hand
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Dunedin murder accused admits to lying about cut to hand
A Dunedin man accused of a grisly murder admitted lying to police about how he sustained a cut to his hand.
Warrant issued after conman’s no-show
Warrant issued after conman’s no-show
A recidivist conman with a penchant for preying on vulnerable women has failed to show up to court for his latest hearing.
Conman a no-show at latest hearing
Conman a no-show at latest hearing
A recidivist conman with a penchant for preying on vulnerable women has failed to show up to a Dunedin court for his latest hearing.
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Trio terrorised Palestinian family in their home
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Trio terrorised Palestinian family in their home
A Dunedin trio terrorised a Palestinian family with a tirade of racial abuse before one approached the victims’ property with a machete, a court has heard.
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Victim was ‘a very good guy’, accused says
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Victim was ‘a very good guy’, accused says
A Dunedin man accused of stabbing his former employee to death told police the victim was "a very good guy".
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Student rapist’s appeal declined
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Student rapist’s appeal declined
A Dunedin student who raped an intoxicated woman in a hall of residence has had a second appeal knocked back.
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CCTV shows Dunedin murder accused buying knife and gloves
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CCTV shows Dunedin murder accused buying knife and gloves
The movements of a Dunedin man — before and after allegedly stabbing his former worker to death — have been placed under the microscope for a jury.
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Glove fragment takes centre stage at Gurjit Singh murder trial
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Glove fragment takes centre stage at Gurjit Singh murder trial
The detached thumb of a glove was found just metres from the body of a partially decapitated Dunedin man, a court has heard.
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Knife bought hours before alleged murder
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Knife bought hours before alleged murder
A jury has heard of how a Dunedin man bought a knife just hours before allegedly stabbing his former employee to death.
Stalker’s parting jibe prompts jail threat
Stalker’s parting jibe prompts jail threat
A "relentless" repeat stalker, who turned up with flowers and a heart-shaped balloon at his victim’s home, has avoided another stint behind bars — but only just.
Stalker unleashed 'bombardment' on victim
Stalker unleashed 'bombardment' on victim
A “relentless” repeat stalker who turned up with flowers and a heart-shaped balloon at his victim’s home has avoided another stint behind bars – but only just.