Archive for April, 2015
Suppression lifts on road rage accused
Name suppression has been lifted on a man charged over an alleged road rage incident two weeks ago in which a father was run over in front of his children and the family’s puppy killed.
Court hears of nightmare break-up
A 44-year-old man “failed to read the signs” that his two-week relationship with a woman was over, the Christchurch District Court was told.
Man denies drugs, pistol charges
A man charged with possession of methamphetamine, cannabis, and a pistol, pleaded not guilty to all the charges in the Christchurch District Court today.
Custody remand over alleged gang incident
A 23-year-old Ashburton man has been remanded in custody on driving, armed robbery, and weapons charges after a court appearance over an alleged gang incident on Wednesday.
Boiling oil thrown in domestic dispute
A woman threw boiling cooking oil over her partner in a post-party argument at their home in Burnham, near Christchurch.
Three remanded on joint murder charge
Three men charged with the murder of a Christchurch Prison inmate have been remanded in custody for a pre-trial appearance in the High Court this month.
Trade Me cheat pleads guilty
A solo mother-of-two gained nearly $600 by ripping people off on Trade Me.
Long jail term over drug courier operation
A 34-year-old who admitted charges relating to a domestic drug courier operation was sentenced to seven years nine months in prison, in the Christchurch District Court.
Fendalton burglary charge admitted
A 35-year-old man has admitted a burglary in Fendalton last week but continues to deny assaulting a man as he tried to make his getaway.
Driving ban refused for bike rider
A judge has refused to impose a driving disqualification on a French visitor who injured a pedestrian while riding his bicycle on the footpath, saying the situation was “an absurdity”.
Connect
Connect with us via: