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Bus ban for two robbery accused
A 22-year-old man and a 17-year-old woman allowed bail after their arrest on a charge of robbing a bus driver have been banned from using public transport while on remand.
Man says he was pressured into burglaries
A man who pleaded guilty to two burglaries said he was pressured into supplying the building materials he stole to settle a debt.
Suppression for stabbing accused
Name suppression has been granted for a 23-year-old charged over a man being stabbed in the neck in Spreydon on Wednesday night.
Name suppression lifts on two Rangiora murder accused
The High Court has lifted name suppression on two men charged with the murder of a man in Rangiora in September, and the trial date has been set for September 15.
Woman tells of visit by murder accused
A woman who said Mauha Huatahi Fawcett turned up at her house for a shower in the early morning of December 19, 2008 – the morning after the murder of sex worker Mellory Manning – described him as sketchy, on edge, and not himself. [Updated report.]
Father-of-two jailed for armed robberies
A 21-year-old father of two young children was sent to prison for five years three months for the armed holdups of two petrol stations, and an attempted robbery at a liquor store.
Offenders sentenced for ‘sex-in-the-dark’ deception
A rape victim has been criticised by a defence lawyer at the sentencing of the two young men who were found guilty of sexually offending against her.
Community work term for paintball shooter
A golf coach at Clearwater who was on the receiving end of a paintball barrage will get a letter of apology from the shooter.
Woman denies robbery-related charges
A 25-year-old woman is denying two charges related to armed robberies carried out at two Christchurch bars on the night of January 26.
Manning’s DNA found on knife, trial told
DNA that was likely from murder victim “Mellory” Manning was found on a knife retrieved from the Avon River after her body was found, the trial of the man accused of her killing was told in the High Court at Christchurch today. [Updated report]
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