Archive for February, 2015
Building industry figure falls from grace over meth addiction
A Christchurch building industry figure has begun a 21-month jail term after methamphetamine sent his life spiralling.
Woman drink-driver had been ‘seriously drunk’, judge notes
A Christchurch woman had been “seriously drunk” when she drove in Rolleston last year, according to the judge who yesterday imposed community detention and an indefinite driving ban.
Family took part in assault on girl
Several members of an Asian family joined in assaulting a 14-year-old girl who had slept overnight at a friend’s house without telling the family.
Alleged prowler remanded in custody
Police have praised a teenager who called emergency services about a suspected prowler, which led to a man being arrested on charges of burglary and peeping and peering.
Historic sex attack charges denied
A Christchurch man is denying sex attack charges dating back more than 20 years and the case is heading for a jury trial.
Hot iron held to woman’s leg
An elderly man carried out what the judge called “a deliberate and cruel act” when he burned a woman’s leg with a hot iron.
Schools raided for electronic gear
A teenager has been jailed for three years for burglaries that targeted expensive school electronics gear.
Accused cricket match invaders remanded
Two men charged with pitch invasion at the opening game of the Cricket World Cup in Christchurch have been remanded without plea at the Christchurch District Court.
Bail granted to chase accused
Bail was granted to a 23-year-old New Plymouth man arrested on charges of stealing a car, driving dangerously, and failing to stop for police in an incident that ended at Tower Junction on Tuesday.
Second park sex attack alleged
A second sex attack charge has been laid against a man already in custody on allegations of sexual offending around Christchurch Hospital last month.
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