Author Archive: Anne Clarkson
Farm remedied after neglect prosecution
A farm manager who admitted ill-treating and neglecting cows has been convicted and discharged because of the extraordinary steps he has taken to remedy the running of the farm near Christchurch.
Prowler seen as high risk of re-offending
A 24-year-old man was sentenced to prison for over two years for charges relating to his “dysfunctional sexual behaviour”.
No extra jail time for mobster
A judge decided not to extend a jail term for the Mongrel Mob man who was being sentenced for unlawfully taking the car he later crashed, killing a 15-year-old passenger.
Jail for sex industry stabbing
One of the youngest people placed on the methadone programme at a Christchurch rehabilitation centre has been jailed for over four years for stabbing a man in a sex industry fracas last May.
Further psychiatric report ordered in road rage case
A psychiatric report on a man’s fitness to stand trial has been ordered in a case involving allegations over a violent road rage incident in North Canterbury.
Man charged over home invasion allegation
A 24-year-old Woolston gib stopper was charged with assaulting a woman, causing grievous bodily harm to a male, and aggravated burglary over an alleged home invasion incident on Tuesday.
Theft of chef’s bag alleged
A man listed as having “no fixed abode” appeared in court today charged with the theft of a rucksack and its contents valued at $1700 from Cafe Valentino.
Home detention for ‘appalling’ stabbing
A street stabbing incident described by Judge Jane Farish as “appalling” led to a home detention sentence of 12 months in the Christchurch District Court today.
Man denies drugs, pistol charges
A man charged with possession of methamphetamine, cannabis, and a pistol, pleaded not guilty to all the charges in the Christchurch District Court today.
Long jail term over drug courier operation
A 34-year-old who admitted charges relating to a domestic drug courier operation was sentenced to seven years nine months in prison, in the Christchurch District Court.
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