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NationalJuly 20

More than 30 police staff being investigated for sexual misconduct

More than 30 police staff are being investigated over allegations of sexual misconduct, newly released figures reveal.
More than 30 police staff being investigated for sexual misconduct
More than 30 police staff being investigated for sexual misconduct
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DunedinJuly 17

Nurse deregistered after stealing more than $20K from patients

A Dunedin nurse who stole the wallets of vulnerable patients and fleeced them for more than $20,000 has had his professional registration cancelled.
Nurse deregistered after stealing more than $20K from patients
Nurse deregistered after stealing more than $20K from patients
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DunedinJuly 17

'Man up': Judge slammed for ‘victim blaming’

A Dunedin judge has been slammed for saying a victim needed to "man up" after his ex-partner shared intimate photos of him.
'Man up': Judge slammed for ‘victim blaming’
'Man up': Judge slammed for ‘victim blaming’
DunedinJuly 17

Former political candidate loses name suppression

A former political figure and veteran protester who spat on a bar worker then fled police is "not proud of the way he responded".
Former political candidate loses name suppression
Former political candidate loses name suppression
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DunedinJuly 16

'Terrified' teen attacked by trio in Mosgiel home invasion

A Dunedin teen was roused from sleep by three burglars smashing open his bedroom door, a court has heard.
'Terrified' teen attacked by trio in Mosgiel home invasion
'Terrified' teen attacked by trio in Mosgiel home invasion
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DunedinJuly 15

Livestreamer assaulted off-duty police officer in Octagon

An ‘‘out of control’’ Dunedin man was livestreaming when he assaulted an off-duty police officer in the Octagon, a court has heard.
Livestreamer assaulted off-duty police officer in Octagon
Livestreamer assaulted off-duty police officer in Octagon
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DunedinJuly 15

Three Dunedin men jailed for exploiting vulnerable teen

Three Dunedin men — one a respected entertainment scene figure — have been jailed on drug and sex charges against a 15-year-old girl.
Three Dunedin men jailed for exploiting vulnerable teen
Three Dunedin men jailed for exploiting vulnerable teen
DunedinJuly 15

'Sickening and unconscionable': Dunedin music scene figure gave 15yo drugs, paid her for sex

A doyen of the Dunedin music scene who plied a 15-year-old girl with meth and paid her for sex has been jailed for two years, three months. 
'Sickening and unconscionable': Dunedin music scene figure gave 15yo drugs, paid her for sex
'Sickening and unconscionable': Dunedin music scene figure gave 15yo drugs, paid her for sex
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DunedinJuly 14

Predator under spotlight for three years after release

An Otago man who sexually abused a string of underaged girls will remain closely watched during his release.
Predator under spotlight for three years after release
Predator under spotlight for three years after release
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DunedinJuly 14

Man vows to go straight

A man who committed the armed robbery of a Clinton dairy and has spent almost his entire adulthood behind bars says he will leave his life of crime behind.
Man vows to go straight
Man vows to go straight
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DunedinJuly 8

High-risk sex offender breaches court order

A high-risk sex offender breached a condition of a High Court order the same day it was imposed.
High-risk sex offender breaches court order
High-risk sex offender breaches court order
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DunedinJuly 7

Uni cleaner’s theft of gift vouchers lands her in court

A cleaner at the University of Otago stole gift vouchers during her shifts, a court has heard.
Uni cleaner’s theft of gift vouchers lands her in court
Uni cleaner’s theft of gift vouchers lands her in court
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DunedinJuly 3

Man bit baby in attempt to soothe, court hears

A Waikouaiti man who bit his 3-month-old baby told police the assault happened in his sleep while having an ‘‘aggressive dream’’, a court has heard.
Man bit baby in attempt to soothe, court hears
Man bit baby in attempt to soothe, court hears
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DunedinJuly 2

'Foolish mistake': Man fined for haul of illegal pāua

A Balclutha man has been fined after taking five times the daily limit of pāua and most of his catch was undersized.
'Foolish mistake': Man fined for haul of illegal pāua
'Foolish mistake': Man fined for haul of illegal pāua
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DunedinJuly 1

Rapist still unable to explain dual sex attacks

A Dunedin man responsible for two sex attacks puts it down to a couple of ‘‘poor decisions’’.
Rapist still unable to explain dual sex attacks
Rapist still unable to explain dual sex attacks
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DunedinJuly 1

Sex offender refusing to undertake treatment

A national snooker champion who molested a young girl repeatedly over five years has refused to undertake sex-offender treatment, the Parole Board has heard.
Sex offender refusing to undertake treatment
Sex offender refusing to undertake treatment
DunedinJune 30

Man sent inappropriate messages while in treatment

While undergoing treatment for his attraction to young girls, a Milton man was secretly sending inappropriate messages to intellectually impaired women.
Man sent inappropriate messages while in treatment
Man sent inappropriate messages while in treatment
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DunedinJune 30

Man jailed for 'extraordinarily violent' bus hub incident

A Dunedin man who dragged a driver from a bus, bit a police officer and put on an obscene performance in the cells has been jailed for 16 months.
Man jailed for 'extraordinarily violent' bus hub incident
Man jailed for 'extraordinarily violent' bus hub incident
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DunedinJune 30

Ankle-breaking attack ends friendship

A friendship between drinking buddies ended spectacularly when a Dunedin man broke his elderly victim’s ankle, a court has heard.
Ankle-breaking attack ends friendship
Ankle-breaking attack ends friendship
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DunedinJune 29

Dunedin campaigner charged with stalking cop

A notable Dunedin campaigner has become the first in the city to face a charge of stalking and the alleged victim is a police officer.
Dunedin campaigner charged with stalking cop
Dunedin campaigner charged with stalking cop
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DunedinJune 26

Man became ‘money mule’ in fraud ring

A Dunedin man became a ‘‘money mule’’, attempting to launder more than $50,000 for an international fraud ring, after one online message.
Man became ‘money mule’ in fraud ring
Man became ‘money mule’ in fraud ring
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DunedinJune 26

Man traps, threatens to shoot escort

After a Southern man became obsessed with an escort, he trapped her in his car and threatened to kill her, a court has heard.
Man traps, threatens to shoot escort
Man traps, threatens to shoot escort
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DunedinJune 25

Clutha man violated young woman in car while mate filmed

A Clutha man who violated a teenage woman during a late-night hunting trip, while his mate filmed, has been sentenced to home detention.
Clutha man violated young woman in car while mate filmed
Clutha man violated young woman in car while mate filmed
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DunedinJune 25

Dunedin gravestone vandalism ‘troubling’

A Dunedin man has admitted scratching a name off a family gravestone because he was ‘‘angry about the past’’.
Dunedin gravestone vandalism ‘troubling’
Dunedin gravestone vandalism ‘troubling’
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DunedinJune 22

Dunedin businessman guilty of rape

A Dunedin businessman has been found guilty of five sexual assault charges.
Dunedin businessman guilty of rape
Dunedin businessman guilty of rape