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Third arrest over synthetic cannabis raids
A third person arrested after major police raids on an alleged synthetic cannabis supply ring has denied five charges at the Christchurch District Court.
Juror cleared of making Facebook check
A juror has been cleared of an allegation that she looked up the Facebook page of one of the defendants during a Christchurch District Court arson trial.
Thefts totalling $140,000 alleged
Thefts totalling nearly $140,000 are alleged against a Halswell man who faced a total of 90 charges at the Christchurch District Court today.
Sleep deprivation may be factor in arson
A judge has called for a report on the effects of sleep deprivation on a man who burnt down his father’s Lyttelton house “to rid the property of evil energy”.
Man denies charges over Avon River crash
A man alleged to have rammed another car into the Avon River in a road rage incident has denied all six charges he faces and has elected a judge-alone trial.
Two charged over carpark attack
One of the men charged with a carpark attack on two brothers in central Christchurch last week has pleaded not guilty and the case is heading for a trial.
Court appearance after arrest warrant issued
A man said to be a senior Head Hunters gang figure made a brief appearance in the Christchurch District Court today, after an arrest warrant was issued for him yesterday.
Bail granted to accountant after a year in custody
A Hokitika account who has admitted an $800,000 fraud has been granted bail at a hearing in the Christchurch District Court after more than a year on remand.
Arrest warrant issued for gang figure
An arrest warrant has been issued for a man said to be a senior Head Hunters gang figure after he failed to appear at the Christchurch District Court today.
Third offender admits scamming elderly victims
A third person has admitted a role in a crime ring that scammed elderly victims out of their bank cards and then drained tens of thousands of dollars from their bank accounts.
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