Archive for November, 2017
‘Party’ charge denied
A woman who allegedly gave teenagers a “safe place to party” in a barn, has pleaded not guilty to allowing premises to be used for the consumption of alcohol.
Red zone arson denied
A man has denied the arson of a car which was found burning in the red zone at Burwood a week ago.
Crime spree admitted
A Canterbury man faces a long jail term after admitting 44 charges from a crime spree that ended with a police pursuit in September.
Courts begin sittings at The Precinct
All Christchurch-based courts and tribunals are now operating from the Justice and Emergency Services Precinct, bringing all the Ministry of Justice’s services in the city together for the first time, says a media release from the Ministry.
Suppression lifts on meth importation accused
Name suppression has lifted on two men charged with a $50 million methamphetamine importation from Mexico, and they have been remanded in custody again.
Seven face rioting charges
Seven men charged with rioting outside Burger King in Belfast where they allegedly attacked a person were remanded to appear in the Christchurch District Court on December 7.
Imposing judicial woodwork makes a final appearance
Christchurch QC Nigel Hampton told High Court justices it was “beyond belief” that the city was losing its great judicial canopy as the courts move to the new Justice and Emergency Services Precinct.
Arrests over meth shipment from Mexico
Two men arrested for importing methamphetamine with a total potential street value of $50 million have been granted name suppression at the Christchurch District Court.
Two charged with setting car alight
Two men have been remanded in custody on charges of arson after a car was allegedly set alight in the red zone in Burwood early on Monday.
Revenge robbery admitted
Two women have admitted a robbery conspiracy after they sent a gang member to an ex’s address to steal items.
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