A Dunedin man who sexually abused a girl for six years and took photos while he committed the crimes has been declined parole. Paiea Shane Waihirere (57) was jailed for 12 and a half years when he was sentenced on an array of sex charges in the Dunedin District Court in 2017. A psychologist assessed Waihirere as a moderate-low risk of reoffending and suggested he undertake a specialist course for child sex offenders. The man’s offending happened between 1999 and 2005, starting when the victim was just 9. From 2002, the offending worsened with him performing sex acts on the girl and forcing himself on her.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 22, 2023 00:49 UTC