Archive for January, 2016
South Brighton arson charge denied
A 17-year-old denies an arson charge relating to a fire in the dunes at South Brighton that threatened several houses.
Bus shelters get a friend at court
A Christchurch judge has taken a stand for bus shelters everywhere.
Man admits kicking, punching dogs
An Aranui man has admitted kicking and punching his two dogs during a visit to a park in New Brighton.
Man who claimed ‘love affair’ with pre-teen girl has been jailed
A 26-year-old man who continues to claim that he and a pre-teen girl were in love and repeatedly having consensual sex has been jailed for 17 years 10 months on rape and violation charges.
Quote of the Week
“It’s about time your brain started driving your behaviour rather than other parts of your anatomy.”
Frauds continued while offender was on bail
A 25-year-old woman already on bail for fraud charges, used the bank cards of work colleagues and flatmates to take over $1600, bringing the total of her offending to more than $7000.
Third arrest for street robbery
No bail was sought when a third man appeared in court charged with a street robbery that led to the arrest of two alleged offenders after a car chase on Wednesday.
Gun shop theft accused makes a rapid exit
A man charged with stealing from Gun City made a rapid departure from the Christchurch Court House today, possibly after hearing that the police were going to try to get him locked up.
Assault, airgun charges denied
A man who allegedly assaulted his partner, and pointed an airgun at another woman at a birthday party in Rangiora, has denied the charges in the Christchurch District Court today.
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