Man accused of stealing rescue helicopter medical supplies muted in court

Thursday 20 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 20 Mar 2025, 5:58pm

A 31-year-old man appeared via video link in the Dunedin District Court regarding allegations of stealing medical supplies from an Otago rescue helicopter in January. A judge muted the defendant after describing his courtroom conduct as nonsense. Mental health reports regarding the man are currently being prepared.

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1. Otago Daily TimesThu 20 Mar 2025, 12:52pm

   Rescue chopper accused slapped down by judge for 'nonsense' (opens in new tab)

2. RNZThu 20 Mar 2025, 2:51pm

   Judge mutes man accused of stealing medical supplies from helicopter for 'talking nonsense' (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZThu 20 Mar 2025, 5:58pm

   Judge mutes man accused of stealing from rescue helicopter (opens in new tab)