Douglas Roake denied parole for third time

Tuesday 20 May 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 20 May 2025, 7:25pm

In this story New Zealand Parole Board

The Parole Board has refused to release Douglas Roake from prison. The 30-year-old carried out six armed robberies at Canterbury pubs and shot a mother and daughter during a 2017 home invasion in Rolleston. Officials stated they still do not understand the reasons behind his offending.

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1. The Press via StuffTue 20 May 2025, 3:18pm

   ‘I took a cut’: Notorious pub robber indicates he had an accomplice (opens in new tab)

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2. RNZTue 20 May 2025, 6:52pm

   Man behind armed pub robberies denied parole for third time (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesTue 20 May 2025, 7:25pm

   Man who shot two women, robbed pubs denied parole again (opens in new tab)