James Parker denied parole for fourth time

Wednesday 26 March 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 26 Mar 2025, 3:24pm

In this story New Zealand Parole Board

James Parker, a former deputy principal jailed indefinitely for abusing 20 boys in Northland, has been refused parole for the fourth time. While his release remains delayed for suppressed reasons, it has emerged that he may move to the South Island if released.

How they headlined it

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1. NZ HeraldWed 26 Mar 2025, 2:00pm

   Paedophile teacher James Parker, jailed for abusing 20 boys, eyes South Island move (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesWed 26 Mar 2025, 2:10pm

   Sex offender to be sent to South Island when released (opens in new tab)

   • Sex offender denied parole for fourth time (opens in new tab) Wed 26 Mar 2025, 2:10pm
3. Stuff via RNZWed 26 Mar 2025, 3:24pm

   Convicted sex offender James Parker denied parole for fourth time (opens in new tab)

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