Former Christchurch sex industry figure Terry Brown has died

Thursday 3 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 3 Jul 2025, 8:40am

Terry Rex Brown, a former Christchurch brothel owner and sex industry figure, has died. He was reportedly connected to various strip clubs, massage parlours, and organised crime. Brown had previously declared bankruptcy in 2001 following an investigation.

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1. StuffThu 3 Jul 2025, 5:00am

   Infamous former South Island sex industry kingpin dies (opens in new tab)

2. The PressThu 3 Jul 2025, 7:01am

   Notorious former Christchurch brothel owner has died (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldThu 3 Jul 2025, 8:40am

   Notorious Christchurch brothel owner Terry Brown dies (opens in new tab)