High profile prisoner charged with historic sexual assault

Wednesday 3 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 3 Dec 2025, 3:27pm

A well-known prisoner in his 70s appeared in Auckland District Court on Wednesday facing a charge of serious sexual assault. The alleged incident occurred in Onehunga in 1988. His lawyer has entered a plea of not guilty to the charge.

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1. StuffWed 3 Dec 2025, 3:00pm

   High profile prisoner faces historic, serious sexual charge (opens in new tab)

2. RNZWed 3 Dec 2025, 3:27pm

   Notorious criminal charged with historical serious sexual assault (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldWed 3 Dec 2025, 3:27pm

   High-profile New Zealand prisoner charged with historic sexual violation (opens in new tab)