Parole board rejects Bailey bid

The man serving a life sentence for the rape and murder of Owaka schoolgirl Kylie Smith in 2001 was denied parole at a hearing yesterday.

It was Paul Bailey's first appearance before the Parole Board on his life sentence after being put off for three years because the board decided he would not be suitable for release without a "significant change" in circumstances.

Bailey will have to wait another year for a chance at parole.