Archive for June, 2014
Trial hears of ‘rough sex’ agreement
An agreement with a prostitute to have “rough sex” has been raised at the Christchurch trial of a man charged with kidnapping, rape, assault and sexual violation involving two sex workers.
Charges over drainage work heading for trial
Operations manager for Christchurch firm Alligator Drainage, Graham Daniel Lilley, has indicated not guilty pleas and elected jury trial for 16 charges he faces of causing a loss by deception.
Jail term imposed for boyracer incident
Home detention was ruled out for a 22-year-old who caused $14,428 damage in a high profile boyracer incident in which a police patrol car was clipped in a getaway attempt in Deans Avenue.
Airport runaway to be held until deportation
A man who ran from immigration officials during routine arrival questioning at Christchurch Airport on Friday is being held in Hillmorton Hospital until he can be deported.
Horseman denies endangering safety charge
Christchurch horseman Richard James Hayden claims a gust of wind spooked his horses and caused the motor accident that has led to him facing a charge of endangering safety.
Fraud accused tells of signing cat’s name
Christchurch landlord Sally Mengtung Ye has admitted signing off an invoice as paid with the word “Andy” – the name of her cat.
Youth held in custody over pistol charge
A 19-year-old who allegedly used a pistol intending to rob a dairy in New Brighton was remanded in custody to July 7, in the Christchurch District Court today.
Sex workers describe client’s ‘split personality’
Two Manchester Street sex workers say they were sexually attacked by a client who seemed to have a split personality, the High Court at Christchurch was told.
Devastating loss from vandalism of rebuild rig
A rebuild firm lost more than $700,000 when its big imported rig parked in central Christchurch was set alight by vandals, the Christchurch District Court was told.
Landlord gives evidence over false quake claim charges
Christchurch landlord Sally Mengtung Ye has begun giving evidence in her defence at her trial on 34 charges alleging she put in false invoices for earthquake repairs.
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