Former eye surgeon seeks return to Canterbury after attempted murder conviction

Friday 17 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 17 Oct 2025, 5:00am

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Ian Dallison has been sentenced to prison after admitting to the attempted murder of his landlord. The former Christchurch surgeon attacked the man and his wife following financial difficulties. Dallison has expressed a desire to move back to the Canterbury region.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 17 Oct 2025, 5:00am

   Convicted Christchurch eye surgeon Ian Dallison seeks return to Canterbury (opens in new tab)

2. The PressFri 17 Oct 2025, 5:00am

   Eye surgeon turned attempted killer wants to move back to Canterbury (opens in new tab)

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