Archive for November, 2015
Banned patron damaged casino vehicles
Drunk and resentful at being banned from Christchurch Casino, a 52-year-old man caused $20,000 damage to the tyres and paintwork on vehicles belonging to the casino and its staff.
Man admits secretly filming teenage girl
A man has admitted using a key-ring camera to video a teenage girl as she showered.
Security blocks thief’s ‘Swift’ exit
As Taylor Swift sang: “You should’ve said ‘No’, you should’ve gone home, You should’ve thought twice ‘fore you let it all go.”
Woodend rape trial jury resumes deliberations
The jury has resumed its deliberations in the Christchurch High Court trial of five men charged with the rape of a teenager at a bonfire gathering on the beach at Woodend. [Updated report]
Ashburton WINZ shooting trial date set
The trial of the man accused of two murders and two attempted murders at the Ashburton WINZ offices last year has been set to begin on February 22.
Power company scam targeting elderly, police warn
Canterbury Police have received 11 separate reports in relation to an alleged Meridian scam that has so far targeted elderly residents in Prebbleton, Mt Pleasant, Murray Hill, Rangiora, Riccarton and Somerfield.
Custody remand for pharmacy robbery accused
No bail was sought when a 34-year-old man was remanded on a charge of armed robbery of the Waltham Pharmacy.
Suppression granted against victims’ wishes
A man sentenced for secretly videoing three women was granted name suppression in the Christchurch District Court yesterday, against the wishes of his victims.
Drug rehab term for car offences
A 24-year-old with a history of offending was sentenced to home detention at Odyssey House to address his drug addiction issues.
Witness challenged about bonfire evidence
A woman at a bonfire gathering on Woodend Beach has alleged that a 16-year-old girl – who later complained of multiple rapes – kissed two of the men present and led them by the hand into the sand dunes.
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