28 May 2025

Prominent Dunedin man facing rape charge granted name supression

2:45 pm on 28 May 2025
Dunedin High and District Court

Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon

A prominent Dunedin man facing sexual assault charges will keep his name secret for now.

The man appeared at the High Court on Wednesday.

He has previously pleaded not guilty to five charges of unlawful sexual connection and one of rape.

The man's name and occupation will remain suppressed until at least next month.

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