Author Archive: Anne Clarkson
Road-rage driver must pay $500 to victim
A pastor must pay $500 as emotional harm reparations to the victim of his road rage.
Former manager admits thefts from concrete firm
Civil proceedings may be launched to recover money from a manager who has admitted stealing almost $116,000 from a Christchurch business.
Court appearance after armed call-out
The man who triggered an armed police raid in Rangiora has been remanded in custody after appearing in the Christchurch District Court Tuesday.
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.
Custody remand for dairy robbery accused
A 21-year-old Aranui man alleged to have robbed a dairy in Breezes Road was remanded in custody after a brief appearance in the Christchurch District Court today.
Woman admits taking money from dementia patient
A woman has admitted taking money from her 88-year-old employer after he was admitted to Christchurch Hospital and diagnosed with dementia.
‘High end’ cars targeted for chop shop
A man who targeted high-end vehicles at a car “chop shop” has been jailed for five years at the Christchurch District Court.
Community detention for rape of sleeping girl
A 20-year-old whose comforting of a 15-year-old girl led to a rape charge has been given a sentence of community detention with community work.
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