Archive for August, 2015
Judge rejects CERA slowness as a factor in arsons
A judge has rejected a defence lawyer’s suggestion that CERA’s slowness in carrying out red zone demolitions has contributed to Christchurch’s spate of arsons.
Knife presented at woman in shop robbery
A 32-year-old man has been jailed for four years six months for the knifepoint robbery of a lone woman shop assistant at a Shirley convenience store.
Synthetic cannabis addict stole from family, friends
Daniel Philip Diack says he can’t believe the crimes he committed against family and friends while he was addicted to synthetic cannabis.
Drunk and drugged burglar declines rehab
Lyall Anzac Hetariki doesn’t see the need for rehabilitation for his habit of 18 beer cans a day, plus pills, and spirits when he can get them.
‘Problem child’ gets a chance
A teenager who ticks all the “problem child” boxes, has been given a chance for rehabilitation at two separate Christchurch court sentencings.
New Brighton ram raids admitted
A 21-year-old admitted charges of ram-raiding three New Brighton commercial premises, and taking a car from Morrison Avenue, in the Christchurch District Court.
Mother denies failing to get treatment for boy who died
The mother of five-year-old Leon Michael Le Fleming Jayet-Cole, who died in hospital, is denying a charge of failing to get him medical treatment and the case is heading for trial.
Teen murder accused remanded to High Court
A 16-year-old charged with the murder of an elderly man in Upper Riccarton at the weekend is being remanded in custody for a High Court appearance in about three weeks.
Teen charged with murder over Upper Riccarton death
Police have arrested a 16-year-old youth and charged him with the murder of an elderly man at an Upper Riccarton address.
Street fight was to ‘defend brother’
A 17-year-old has been sentenced to five months home detention after using excessive force trying to defend his brother in a street brawl.
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