The Dunedin health professional accused of murdering a 16-year-old girl has had name suppression removed by a judge. However, defence counsel Marie Taylor-Cyphers indicated at the end of this morning's hearing that she would appeal the decision; and thus suppression continued. The 30-year-old defendant, who allegedly killed teenager Amber-Rose Rush on February 2, confirmed his denial of the murder charge when he appeared before the High Court at Dunedin this morning. Amber-Rose was found dead by family members at her Corstorphine home the day after her alleged murder. His counsel had 48 hours to file a name suppression appeal with the Court of Appeal.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 05, 2018 21:11 UTC