Man pleads guilty to abducting and sexually abusing boy in Havelock North

Monday 24 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 24 Aug, 11:57am

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A 36-year-old man appeared in Napier District Court on Monday after pleading guilty to charges including abduction for sex and unlawful sexual connection. He is accused of taking a 12-year-old boy into a public toilet in Havelock North using an imitation gun. The man was arrested on a ferry travelling to Picton.

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1. StuffMon 24 Aug, 10:54am

   Man admits raping boy in public toilets (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldMon 24 Aug, 11:57am

   Man used imitation gun to abduct and sexually abuse 12-year-old boy in Havelock North (opens in new tab)