Man facing historic sexual offending charges faces new allegations

Wednesday 12 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 12 Aug, 4:09pm

In this story Scott Anderson

A 63-year-old man has been charged with unlawful sexual connection and breaching bail. He was already facing charges related to alleged historic sexual offending involving a boy aged 12 to 16. The man was due to appear in the Auckland District Court on Wednesday.

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1. StuffWed 12 Aug, 4:03pm

   New sexual offending charge laid against man at centre of historic abuse investigation (opens in new tab)

2. The Press via RNZWed 12 Aug, 4:08pm

   Man accused of historic sexual offending faces new charge (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsWed 12 Aug, 4:09pm

   Man, 63, charged over historical sexual offending on new charges (opens in new tab)