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Man jailed for taking thousands of intimate recordings in Christchurch

The PressNZ HeraldOtago Daily TimesRNZTuesday 20 May 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated

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Moana Tekawa has been sentenced to three years and seven months in prison for secretly filming and photographing women in their homes. The 57-year-old was arrested following complaints from women in the Riccarton area. He has a previous conviction for similar offending in Auckland.

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First reported by The Press, Tue 20 May 2025, 3:52pm · 4 reports from 4 outlets over 4 hours
  1. The PressThe Press

    ‘Disgusting male’ jailed for peeping through student flat windows (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Christchurch ‘Peeping Tom’ Moana Tekawa jailed for intimate recordings (opens in new tab)

  3. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Christchurch ‘Peeping Tom’ made thousands of intimate recordings (opens in new tab)

  4. RNZRNZ

    Man jailed for taking more than 10,000 intimate photos of women (opens in new tab)