Archive for September, 2014
Nail-gun bank robber jailed
A 26-year-old man who used a nail-gun to rob an Auckland Kiwibank to get money to pay a drug debt was sentenced to nearly five years’ jail in the Christchurch District Court today.
Repeat robbery victim ‘philosophical’
A woman dairy owner has been forgiving and philosophical about being the victim of a teenage armed robber.
Struggle with loss of mana for prison officer caught smuggling
A prison officer who smuggled tobacco for an inmate has faced losing his job and his income, but he says the worst thing has been the loss of his mana.
Bomb scare clears Ministry of Education building
Police lifted a cordon at 11am after army bomb disposal experts completed an investigation of a suspicious package left outside the Ministry of Education building in Princess Street, Addington.
Staff member admits misusing EQC resources
A woman has admitted using EQC cars, fuel cards, and a cellphone for her own purposes while she was on the staff.
Gang-pad assault charge dropped
Police won’t proceed with a prosecution against a man charged with an alleged bashing at a gang pad in Papanui.
Not guilty pleas in Ashburton manslaughter case
Four people have denied manslaughter charges arising from the May death of Ashburton man Arran Gairns and the case may be set for trial in the Timaru High Court next year.
Armed robbery charge dropped
A robbery charge has been dropped against a 63-year-old man who was accused of being part of an armed raid on the Brickworks Restaurant and Bar which netted $26,000.
Arrest after alleged threat at WINZ office
A South New Brighton man has been banned from all Work and Income offices in New Zealand after being arrested on a charge of threatening a staff member.
Judge refuses image-ban in Ashburton shooting case
A judge has a refused an order that would stop media continuing to use images of Ashburton double-murder accused Russell John Tully.
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