Archive for October, 2015
New suppression bid delays lifting
The deadline for lifting of name suppression on the man accused of murdering Christchurch 14-month-old Ihaka Paora Braxton Stokes has been pushed out till November.
Basher ‘taunted and danced’ around unconscious victim
After bashing a 72-year-old man unconscious in New Brighton mall, Resham Toa Blake-Faatafa taunted and danced around his victim.
Custody remand after alleged WINZ threat
An Aranui man has been remanded in custody on three charges after he allegedly threatened staff at the Linwood Work and Income office shortly before 8.45am.
Attempted murder seen as ‘cry for help’
A woman’s attempt to cut her partner’s throat with a small, blunt knife used for peeling potatoes was described as “a desperate cry for help” by the High Court judge who sentenced her today.
Questions over gang connections set aside
A Shirley woman has been given a community-based sentence even after concerns were raised that her property was connected to an alleged gang kidnapping and bashing incident in August.
Second offender admits armed robberies
A second person has pleaded guilty to two armed robberies of Christchurch dairies on August 31.
Boys prove ‘resilient’ after enduring years of violence
Two small boys have shown “remarkable resilience” after enduring years of serious violence at the hands of a caregiver who was today jailed for eight years nine months.
Preventive detention for a life of violence
A 20-year-old was described in court as intelligent, able, talented and loved – and a terrifying prospect.
Extortion charges against teen
A 17-year-old youth facing two charges of extortion has been granted suppression at a registrar’s remand at the Christchurch District Court.
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