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Head stomping chef's appeal turned down

A Wanaka chef who was jailed for more than a decade after he stomped on a man's head more than 20 times has failed to have his sentence cut.

Complainant's photos found on laptop, court told

A Dunedin business owner allegedly harassed for two-and-a-half years by a government employee says hearing that his personal photos were found on the man's computer was “disturbing”.

'Living hell' over parking

A government employee allegedly put a Dunedin businessman through "a living hell'' for more than two years - over a parking ticket.

Paedophile jailed for over six years

Peter William Pearson in the dock during his sentencing in the Dunedin District Court yesterday. PHOTO: TIMOTHY BROWN

A voyeuristic Dunedin paedophile who preyed on the children of vulnerable single mothers has been jailed for more than six years.

Teen escapes jail sentence

A teenager has escaped jail for his role in an aggravated robbery after his willingness to turn on his friends and testify against them brought forth a guilty plea from one of the men.

Abuse charges proved

A Mosgiel man has been found guilty of raping and sexually assaulting his stepdaughters for almost a decade.

Rape silence to protect mother

A teenager has told a court her stepfather raped her more than 50 times but she was too scared to tell her mum because she did not want to break her heart.

Man jailed for assault

A Timaru man has been sent to prison for assaulting his former partner and threatening to kill her.

End of affair revenge claimed

When a Dunedin businessman broke off his three-year affair with an Auckland woman, she allegedly took revenge by harassing the wife of her former lover.

Writer jailed for assaulting, threatening woman

A budding Dunedin novelist will have a few weeks of solitude to work on his latest book.

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