Archive for August, 2016
16-hour kidnap, bashing by Mongrel Mob alleged
A man was bashed with hammers and knuckledusters, punched and stomped during a 16-hour kidnapping by members and associates of the Aotearoa Mongrel Mob, the Crown alleged as a three-week trial began in the High Court at Christchurch.
Yaldhurst shooting charge admitted
A 36-year-old Oxford man has admitted shooting his business partner in an incident at a Yaldhurst property on July 13.
Taser robbery charges denied
A man police allege used a taser to try to rob a dairy in Opawa in July has pleaded not guilty to 10 charges in the Christchurch District Court.
Man self-harmed in domestic violence incident
A man who threatened his partner with a machete while she was holding a young daughter, then self-harmed himself with a knife, was sentenced to prison in the Christchurch District Court today.
Teen cries at robbery sentencing
A teenager who had not taken chances to address his synthetic cannabis addiction was jailed for over two years for the armed robbery of a convenience store, at the Christchurch District Court today.
Bail appeal refused on fraud charges
A Redwood man facing fraud charges involving $91,850 has been refused bail at an appeal hearing in the High Court at Christchurch.
‘Burglar with a conscience’ sent to prison
A 21-year-old burglar who repeatedly raided Selwyn District properties has claimed to have a conscience – he tried not to spoil children’s Christmases.
Apology keeps repeat drink-driver out of prison
Bay Aferahama Haika’s very public apology has helped to keep him out of prison for his fourth drink-driving conviction.
Child cancer donation for drone flight
The Child Cancer Foundation has gained a $500 windfall from the prosecution of Kaiapoi man Simon Roy Reeve who breached Civil Aviation rules by flying his drone at Pines Beach when a helicopter was fighting a fire.
Laneway Cafe marks Year One
Laneway Café has marked its first year in its permanent premises in Durham Street with a one-year birthday party for its regulars.
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