Archive for January, 2014
Fishery charges proved against Korean trawler captain
Charges of discarding quota fish at sea and then misreporting the catch have been found proven against the captain of the Korean fishing vessel Oyang 77 that did 11 trips in the New Zealand region.
Police welcoming committee was waiting for banned driver
While police investigating two assaults were calling at a man’s St Albans house, the disqualified driver drove into the driveway.
False earthquake claims admitted
A 35-year-old woman has admitted making dishonest earthquake damage claims totalling $48,620.
More pressure on red-zone raiders
Technology and judges are joining forces to combat burglaries in red-zone areas.
Final suppression for Port Hills indecent assault offender
A man who indecently assaulted eight women walking or exercising on the Port Hills has been allowed final suppression that will keep his identity secret. (Full report)
Tyre slashing accused given psychiatric assessment
A man charged with slashing the tyres of 13 cars parked near the Christchurch Public Hospital on January 15 has been given a psychiatric assessment at court before being granted bail.
Bizarre explanation for sex offending
A 25-year-old’s bizarre explanation that he offended sexually to get deported to Samoa will pay off – but only after he has served a two-year four-month jail term.
Herbal highs blamed for teen’s offending
An 18-year-old is being considered for a stint at the Odyssey House rehabilitation programme after “spiralling” while using herbal highs.
Computer worker admits having 20,000 illegal files
A 51-year-old Christchurch computer support worker has admitted having 20,000 objectionable files depicting child pornography on his computer.
Teen acting up after seeing friend die
A teenager who saw his best friend killed by a train before Christmas has been acting up and has ended up in custody for several days.
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