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Paul Joseph Dally denied parole for 1989 murder of Karla Cardno

The PostRNZOtago Daily TimesNZ HeraldThursday 16 October 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated

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The Parole Board has denied parole for Paul Joseph Dally, who kidnapped, raped and murdered 13-year-old Karla Cardno in Lower Hutt in 1989. The board stated that his release plan and accommodation arrangements are currently too vague to ensure public safety. Dally will appear before the board again at a later date.

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First reported by The Post, Thu 16 Oct 2025, 4:00pm · 4 reports from 4 outlets over 3 hours
  1. The PostThe Post

    Schoolgirl killed Paul Dally denied parole, gives glimpse of life before rape and murder (opens in new tab)

  2. RNZRNZ

    Paul Joseph Dally, who raped and murdered a 13-year-old, denied parole again (opens in new tab)

  3. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Karla Cardno's killer Paul Dally again denied parole (opens in new tab)

  4. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Paul Joseph Dally, who raped and murdered 13-year-old Karla Cardno, has been denied parole again (opens in new tab)