Archive for February, 2015
Ashburton murder trial set for May
May 11 in Christchurch has been proposed for the start of the trial of Russell John Tully, accused of murder over the shooting of WINZ staff members in Ashburton last September.
Bondage claims in under-age sex trial
A Christchurch man says two girls have “conspired” against him with their tales of bondage and under-age sex, in a jury trial that began at the Christchurch District Court today.
Suppression lifts over Jesse Ryder assaults
Name suppression has lifted on the two men who have admitted assaulting cricket international Jesse Ryder in Merivale in March 2013.
Meth dealer jailed for nearly three years
A Woodend man caught with thousands of dollars worth of methamphetamine and cash last July, was jailed for nearly three years in the Christchurch District Court today.
Preventive term for repeat sex offender
A repeat sex offender has begun an open-ended preventive detention term after failing to address his continuing offending.
Name suppression lifts for teen facing murder charge
An 18-year-old Fijian-Indian woman charged with the murder of one-year-old Aaliyah Ashlyn Chand pleaded not guilty in the Christchurch High Court today.
Man denies offending as he begins almost 12-year term
A Christchurch man has been jailed for nearly 12 years, still claiming he is innocent of sex and assault charges.
Accused dairy robber held in custody
A 22-year-old was charged with aggravated robbery of a dairy in Aranui and denied bail in the Christchurch District Court today.
Suppression continues for violation accused
Name suppression continues for a Christchurch man charged with drugging and sexually violating a male couch surfer.
Police believe two dairy robberies may be linked
Canterbury Police are investigating two armed robberies in Aranui that they believe may be linked.
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