Archive for July, 2016
Woman admits taking $100,000 for gambling
A 66-year-old woman who had an enduring power of attorney over an older woman with an intellectual disability, has admitted taking more than $100,000 of her money for gambling.
Suppression granted to cocaine importation accused
A 29-year-old Mexican man has appeared in court on charges of importing and possession of cocaine, after a diamante encrusted horse’s head was found in a property in Auckland.
Teen admits causing South Shore dune fire
A 17-year-old has admitted causing a sand dunes fire that forced the evacuation of 12 South Shore homes.
Impact ‘close to floor’ indicated by blood spatter – scientist
An impact at a height of 5cm or less above the floor of his cell could have caused an “impact spatter pattern” of Benton Marni Parata’s blood on the wall of the cell where he received a fatal bashing, the Christchurch High Court was told. [Updated report]
Home detention for allowing ‘money laundering’
A Christchurch woman who admitted allowing stolen money to be “laundered” through her bank account has been ordered to pay $38,990 reparations to the bank.
ESO breach alleged with shopping mall visit
A 43-year-old man subject to the bans imposed with an extended supervision order has been charged with going to the South City Mall.
Judge needles accused drug user
Quote of the Week: “It’s ironic for her to claim she doesn’t like needles.”
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