Archive for October, 2013
Man admits role in arsons
Keri Martin Wakefield has now admitted he was the main offender in arson attacks that caused damage totalling $374,000.
Arrest warrants: Allix Jean Beaurepaire
Christchurch police are asking for public help to find 23-year-old Allix Jean Beaurepaire, who has warrants out for her arrest.
Ten-year non-parole term for murder at housing complex
A 59-year-old man has been jailed for life with a non-parole term of 10 years for stabbing his neighbour to death with a boning knife at a Christchurch City Council housing complex in Spreydon.
Home detention for robbery getaway driver
A woman who said she regretted ever getting involved in an incident with Christchurch’s smiling bank robber, Timothy Daniel Whelan, has been given a 12-month home detention sentence.
Fine, disqualification for Allan Hubbard fatal crash
Mosgiel man Andrew John Earl has been fined $2500 and disqualified from driving for a year for causing the crash which killed Timaru financier Allan Hubbard and injured his wife Jean.
Teen charged with abduction, two rapes
A Loburn teenager has been charged with the rape and abduction of an 11-year-old girl and the rape of a 17-year-old woman.
Director admits frauds over LWR losses
A 66-year-old Christchurch businessman has admitted four representative fraud charges involving about $118 million related to the collapse of textile manufacturer LWR, which was placed in receivership in April 2009.
Murder trial delayed by anniversary of death
A murder trial has been delayed by one day so that it does not begin on the one-year anniversary of the alleged victim’s death.
Man admits role in armed home invasion
An Avonside man says he was “coerced” into taking part in a Bishopdale home invasion in which the victim was bound with duct tape and put in a cupboard.
Child sex offender to get second strike warning
A 24-year-old child sex offender faces a rare second strike warning and a long prison term after admitting more charges in the Christchurch District Court today.
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