Parole conditions relaxed for convicted double murderer Mark Lundy

Wednesday 10 December 2025 · 6 outlets · 6 reports · updated Wed 10 Dec 2025, 2:59pm

In this story New Zealand Parole Board

The Parole Board has lifted Mark Lundy's night-time curfew and his restriction on speaking to the media. After six months of full compliance, the 66-year-old is expanding his social contacts, though he remains prohibited from using social media accounts.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 10 Dec 2025, 1:00pm

   Parole conditions relaxed for convicted double murderer Mark Lundy after ‘full compliance’ with rules (opens in new tab)

2. RNZWed 10 Dec 2025, 1:01pm

   Mark Lundy no longer has night-time curfew, expanding social contacts - Parole Board (opens in new tab)

3. The PressWed 10 Dec 2025, 1:03pm

   ‘Fully compliant’: Condition stopping Mark Lundy from talking to media removed (opens in new tab)

4. 1News via RNZWed 10 Dec 2025, 1:43pm

   Mark Lundy's night-time curfew lifted, making friends – Parole Board (opens in new tab)

5. StuffWed 10 Dec 2025, 1:53pm

   Mark Lundy now allowed to speak to media as some parole conditions removed (opens in new tab)

6. Otago Daily TimesWed 10 Dec 2025, 2:59pm

   Mark Lundy 'expanding social contacts' as parole relaxed (opens in new tab)