Archive for February, 2016

WINZ shooting rampage took 61 seconds

February 24, 2016 | By More
WINZ shooting rampage took 61 seconds

It took just 61 seconds for Russell John Tully to blast his way through the Ashburton WINZ office, committing two murders and two attempted murders, the Crown alleges.

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Double-murder trial begins without accused in court

February 24, 2016 | By More
Double-murder trial begins without accused in court

The trial of Ashburton double-murder accused Russell John Tully has begun without him. [Updated report]

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Woman denies sex with 14-year-old boy

February 24, 2016 | By More
Woman denies sex with 14-year-old boy

A 44-year-old woman is denying charges of developing an inappropriate sexual relationship with 14-year-old boy, in a trial in the Christchurch District Court.

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Bail refused for fourth alleged scammer

February 23, 2016 | By More
Bail refused for fourth alleged scammer

A 27-year-old woman has been refused bail after becoming the fourth person arrested for an alleged scheme in which elderly victims were scammed.

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Stolen outdoor gear offered online

February 23, 2016 | By More
Stolen outdoor gear offered online

A Linwood woman listed items for sale on Facebook after two burglaries of a Phillipstown outdoor supplies firm, the Christchurch District Court was told.

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Sex offender in custody for ESO breach

February 23, 2016 | By More
Sex offender in custody for ESO breach

Sex offender Allen Malsen is being held in custody for the latest breach of his extended supervision order by driving a van to make food deliveries.

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Brownlee assault protester decides to meet Minister after all

February 23, 2016 | By More
Brownlee assault protester decides to meet Minister after all

A 41-year-old Greymouth man has admitted assaulting Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee and has decided he would like to meet the minister at a restorative justice conference.

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Wednesday start for Ashburton double-murder trial

February 22, 2016 | By More
Wednesday start for Ashburton double-murder trial

The start of the trial of Ashburton double-murder accused Russell John Tully has been further delayed until Wednesday morning.

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One-day delay for Ashburton double murder trial

February 22, 2016 | By More
One-day delay for Ashburton double murder trial

The jury panel for the trial of Ashburton double-murder accused Russell John Tully has been told it will not be needed until tomorrow as the hearing begins with a day of legal argument today.

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Third person charged over alleged scam

February 20, 2016 | By More
Third person charged over alleged scam

A third man charged with scamming elderly victims has been remanded in custody until next week at the Christchurch District Court after his arrest on Friday morning.

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