Former owner of The Captain Cook Hotel jailed for paying minor for sex

Ella Thompson2026-07-15T02:49:57.000Z

Absolutely disgusting. How do you even look at yourself in the mirror after doing something like this? Throw away the key

Hana Stewart2026-07-15T03:00:57.000Z

Typical, another suit gets a slap on the wrist. Should be in prison for life

Quinn Murphy2026-07-15T03:52:57.000Z

He'll be out in 5 years watch. NZ 'justice' at work

Sage Lawson2026-07-15T03:21:57.000Z

Wasn't this guy the one who used to sponsor the local rugby club? Bloody hell, you never know who you're dealing with

Aria Wilson2026-07-15T03:51:57.000Z

Dunedin's nightlife district is a joke. So many dodgy places like this, just a matter of time before more come out

Sage Lawson2026-07-15T04:24:57.000Z

the whole industry needs a shake-up. This isn't a one-off

Hana Stewart

Jordan Bell2026-07-15T04:08:57.000Z

ffs how does someone like this get a liquor license? Total failure of the system

Rowan Blake2026-07-15T04:56:57.000Z

Exactly. The system failed that kid long before this scumbag did

Rowan Blake2026-07-15T04:23:57.000Z

Sickening. I hope the victim gets the support they need. This is why we need better education and awareness around exploitation

Grace Patel2026-07-15T05:12:57.000Z

bro, you can't say that. Innocent until proven guilty. Wait... yeah nah he's guilty as hell

Ben Sullivan2026-07-15T04:48:57.000Z

Jail is too good for him hope someone 'welcomes' him properly inside

Cameron Diaz2026-07-15T05:04:57.000Z

And meanwhile the rest of us are glued to our phones. What a world

Jordan Bell2026-07-15T05:34:57.000Z

that's too far. Two wrongs don't make a right but yeah he deserves what's coming

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