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Recidivist drink-driver jailed

A woman who drove from Dunedin to Gore while almost six times over the legal limit has been sentenced to prison.

Sex offender’s bid for reduced sentence rejected in High Court

David Charteris (66) was found guilty of eight sex charges at trial in 2019. Photo: ODT files

The former head of Southern Victim Support, who was jailed for 14 years for sexually abusing a pre-teen boy, may die in prison.

Burglar released from jail early for good behaviour, progress

A man who targeted some of Dunedin’s most salubrious suburbs during a lengthy burglary spree has been released from prison.

Resthome abuser didn't tell uni

Grant Hannis awaits sentencing at the Wellington District Court. Photo: RNZ

An academic who sexually assaulted an elderly woman at a resthome did not tell the university he worked for about the case.

Man blames Holy Spirit for violent offences

Sean Roche (left) and Jeremy Clark were each imprisoned for more than three years for a drunken crime spree. PHOTO: ROB KIDD

Speaking to police after a drunken crime spree, Sean Andrew Roche told them the Holy Spirit had commanded him to commit the violent offences.

Driver charged after chase

An Invercargill forestry worker has been charged with string of driving offences after a police chase through South Dunedin on Saturday.

Accused declined bail

A Dunedin teenager has been remanded in custody after being charged with the indecent assault of a woman and two counts of assault with intent to injure.

Man charged with sexual violation

A Dunedin man was twice accused of molesting young girls before he was charged, a court has heard.

Jailed for violent assault on woman

A recidivist violent offender with "a horrible history'' has added three more convictions to a long criminal record.

Harassment trial continues

Family photos of a Dunedin businessman were found on a computer belonging to a government employee accused of harassing him, a court has heard.

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