Family Court intervenes to separate teenage girl from older boyfriend

Sunday 25 May 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sun 25 May 2025, 3:19pm

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A Family Court judge issued a protection order to prevent contact between a 14-year-old girl and an older teenage boy. Judge Catriona Doyle criticised police for failing to prosecute the boy despite evidence of a sexual relationship. The girl's parents sought legal action to keep the pair apart.

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1. NZ HeraldSun 25 May 2025, 10:00am

   Parents battle to keep teen daughter away from older boyfriend, Family Court steps in (opens in new tab)

2. RNZSun 25 May 2025, 2:05pm

   Parents battle to keep teen daughter away from older boyfriend, resort to legal action (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesSun 25 May 2025, 3:19pm

   Parents fight to keep teen daughter separated from older boyfriend (opens in new tab)