Author Archive: David Clarkson
Masseur denies indecent touching of woman client
A masseur accused of slipping a finger inside a woman’s underpants during a massage session has gone on trial on two charges of indecent assault in the Christchurch District Court.
On-line Lothario jailed for scamming women
A man described by police as an internet predator promised marriage or a long term relationship to three women he scammed after meeting them through an on-line dating site.
Bail allowed on gang house assault charge
Police did not oppose bail for a man charged over an alleged assault on a woman at known gang pad in Northcote at the weekend.
Stalker with crush threatened to murder his victim
After four years of stalking a woman, a 38-year-old man has now been convicted of threatening to abduct her, make her suffer, and then murder her by cutting her throat with a craft knife.
Further remand for ex-EQC staffer
Former EQC staff member Epenesa Valavala has been further remanded without plea on charges of misusing three of her employer’s cars and dishonestly using a fuel card.
Evidence ‘overwhelming’ in false claims case, says judge
Evidence was overwhelming against a Christchurch landlord, said the judge who today convicted her of 34 fraud charges involving false claims to EQC for emergency quake repairs.
Diary shows teen getting back on track
Problem teen Benjamin Thomas Tapper-Norris has got a pat on the back from a judge after finally doing what he’s told for his intensive supervision sentence, and also for keeping a diary.
Date set for cocaine sentencing
A date in Christchurch has been set for the sentencing of a Brazilian man who has admitted possession of cocaine for supply.
No forced intervention for prison hunger striker
No medical treatment will be forced upon prison hunger striker All Means All to keep him alive and healthy, as his protest enters its second month at Christchurch Men’s Prison.
Two assault charges against former officer withdrawn
The police have dropped two assault charges against a former South Canterbury police officer but the third charge still may be heading for a judge-alone trial.
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