Archive for June, 2016
Outburst in court as murder accused appears
Family of the victim again called out death threats and abuse as the man accused of murdering sex worker Renee Duckmanton appeared at a pre-trial session in the High Court at Christchurch.
Driving death charge dismissed
A judge recommended a restorative justice conference take place even after dismissing a charge of careless driving causing the death of a 19-year-old Leithfield man.
Home detention granted at robbery sentencing
A young mother’s evidence against co-offenders in two dairy robberies has led to a home detention sentence being granted at her Christchurch District Court sentencing.
Helicopter charges laid against Bennett
Paul James Bennett now faces Civil Aviation charges relating to flying a helicopter, after an appearance at the Christchurch District Court today.
Man faces 47 charges
A 36-year-old man was remanded in custody when he appeared on 47 charges involving sex, kidnapping, violence, and child neglect, dating back as far as 2000.
Drunk 14-year-old girl raped by two men
A 14-year-old girl raped by two men when she got drunk and fell asleep at a house in Linwood has repeatedly attempted suicide since the sex attacks.
‘Role models’ jailed for dairy robberies
Two young men who were seen as role models in their communities have gone to jail for the armed robberies of two dairies.
Dispute remains about police chase crash
A dispute remains about how a police pursuit ended with a getaway car crashing into another vehicle and injuring three elderly occupants, but the case will not go to trial.
Charges over police raid denied
A man arrested after a dog was shot dead by police during a search warrant raid on premises in Yaldhurst Road has denied all charges.
Woman jailed for $169,000 benefit fraud
A 39-year-old woman was jailed for two years five months for benefit fraud totalling $169,599, which will mostly never be recovered.
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