A man who sparked a high-profile manhunt after sexually violating a teenager has admitted five charges on the day of trial.
Murray Robertson, 63, appeared in the Auckland District Court today before Judge Nevin Dawson.
He pleaded guilty to four charges of sexual violation by unlawful sexual connection on or about September 20, 2019.
He also admitted one charge of indecent assault.
Judge Dawson confirmed name suppression for Robertson lapsed today.