Dunedin teenager pleads guilty to online bomb threat against mosque

Thursday 13 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 13 Nov 2025, 10:45am

An 18-year-old man from Dunedin has admitted to posting a harmful digital communication regarding a bomb threat against the Kilbirnie Masjid in Wellington. He appeared in Dunedin District Court and was granted interim name suppression. His lawyer intends to apply for a discharge without conviction.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 13 Nov 2025, 10:44am

   Dunedin teen pleads guilty for online bomb threat to Wellington mosque (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesThu 13 Nov 2025, 10:45am

   Dunedin teen admits threatening to blow up mosque (opens in new tab)