Archive for November, 2014
David Henderson mounts an IRD ambush at trial
[Updated report] Christchurch property developer David Ian Henderson has ambushed the Crown at his trial on tax charges and the hearing has paused overnight to consider his point that the dates are all wrong.
Police chase accused denies all charges
A Queenstown man charged with assaulting a police officer to avoid arrest after a police chase across Christchurch, pleaded not guilty to nine charges in the Christchurch District Court today.
Alleged gunman being sent to Nelson to face charges
The alleged fugitive Motueka gunman found after an 11-day manhunt is being sent back to Nelson for his case to be dealt with, after an appearance in the Christchurch District Court today.
Teen opts not to follow dad’s example
After three weeks on remand in prison – during which he had his 18th birthday – Riki Mace has decided he does not want to be like his dad.
Less-than-life sentence imposed for Rangiora murder
A 38-year-old man has received less than a life sentence for murder for the lesser role he played in a fatal drugs raid at a Rangiora house.
Man disclosed his child sex abuse offending
A 20-year-old man who came forward to disclose 10 child sex abuse offences involving two small girls has been granted bail pending sentencing early next year.
Three remanded after Dallington street brawl
Three men charged over a big street brawl in Dallington last weekend were remanded without plea by registrars at the Christchurch Court House yesterday.
Shotgun robbery of Merivale TAB admitted
A 20-year-old painter has admitted the armed robbery of a TAB in Merivale in September that had customers calling out in alarm and scrambling for cover.
Quick release for woman who helped armed robber
A judge has decided that nine months in custody on remand is long enough for a woman who helped her partner after his armed robbery of a Christchurch tavern.
Tour guide violated Japanese tourist
A bus driver and tour guide has been jailed for two-and-a-years for sexual violation after a drunk and drugged incident with a Japanese tourist.
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