Archive for April, 2017
Road layout an issue at fatal crash sentencing
The lay-out of a road in the Mackenzie Basin may have been a factor in a crash that killed two people and injured several more, a court has been told.
Lawyer’s trial to resume in May
The trial of Christchurch lawyer Steven Welch Rollo has been adjourned part-heard to be continued at further sessions before a visiting judge in May.
Man stabbed dog who attacked him
A man who stabbed a dog that had leapt out of a car and bit him, has been ordered to pay the veterinarian’s bill for the emergency operation the dog needed.
Prowler jailed for biting householder
A man described as using “animalistic violence” on his victim when he punched and bit him on the cheek causing permanent scarring, was jailed at his Christchurch District Court sentencing.
Custody remand on rape charge
A 22-year-old man has been remanded in custody on a charge of raping a 15-year-old girl in Christchurch last month.
Two jailed for Ashburton manslaughter
A man and woman convicted by a jury of the manslaughter of “AJ” Arran Gairns at Ashburton have both been jailed for three years seven months.
Lawyer alleges brutality at arrest
A Christchurch lawyer is alleging police brutality and challenging the validity of his arrest and the search that followed, in which the police say they found two bags of methamphetamine.
$22,000 fines for unauthorised earthworks
A Kaiapoi business owner and his companies have been fined $22,000 and ordered to apply for restrospective resource consents on three properties for unauthorised earthworks.
Trial begins on 60-year-old abuse allegations
A 77-year-old man has gone on trial on sex abuse charges dating back as far as the 1950s.
Man admits meth supply conspiracy
A man arrested during a series of police raids on the Head Hunters gang premises has admitted five charges, including conspiring to supply methamphetamine.
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