Archive for March, 2016
Custody remand on taser charge
No bail was sought for a 20-year-old arrested after an alleged brief car chase on Ferry Road, when police say they found a taser and knuckledusters in the car they stopped.
Burglar says he has no memory of commercial break-ins
Home detention has been ruled out for a man with 79 convictions for burglary, who pleaded guilty to another 34 offences in the Christchurch District Court today.
Two charged over Rakaia drug raid
Discovery of about 1kg of synthetic cannabis at a Rakaia property raided by police on Tuesday has led to a woman’s appearance at the Christchurch District Court.
Armed robber jailed for nine years
A Timaru man who fired a rifle at police when they caught up with him for two armed robberies has been jailed for nine years.
Murder victim’s son assaulted cameraman
The son of Ashburton WINZ shooting victim Peggy Turuhira Noble has admitted assaulting a cameraman outside the Christchurch Court House after Wednesday’s verdicts in the murder trial.
Public praised for stopping drink-driver
A judge has commended members of the public who stepped in to stop a drunk-driver who was weaving across his lane south of Christchurch.
Tully murder trial had ‘false start’
Convicted Ashburton WINZ shooter Russell John Tully interrupted proceedings on the first day of his trial and was removed from the court before the jury panel was replaced completely.
Scam accused denies all charges
A 27-year-old woman accused of being part of a group that was scamming elderly victims has denied seven charges at an appearance in the Christchurch District Court.
Homeless man jailed for bag snatch
A 26-year-old homeless man has been sentenced to over two years prison for snatching a handbag on his way down the street from the courthouse, where he had just been bailed on a burglary charge.
Tully found guilty on five charges
The jury has found find Russell John Tully guilty of five charges relating to the Ashburton WINZ office shootings.
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