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Defence claims woman’s regret led to rape complaint
The defence will claim a 19-year-old woman’s rape complaint arose from her view that she was being “disrespected” after having casual sex in the atmosphere of University of Canterbury end-of-term partying.
Unlawful passport sale admitted
A Chinese man living in Christchurch has admitted selling his passport which was then used by an imposter to enter Australia from Hong Kong.
Burglary accused stays in custody
A man charged with committing seven Bishopdale burglaries was denied bail in the Christchurch District Court today.
Mental patients helped to deal with fire
Residents with mental disabilities at a housing complex helped to put out one of the fires started by a woman with a long history of arson.
More jail time imposed on partner of murdered Rangiora man
The partner of murdered Rangiora man Tony John Lochhead has been recalled to prison and given extra jail time after admitting charges of possessing morphine, and supplying the class B drug.
Home detention for attempted armed robbery of dairy
A 17-year-old youth was intoxicated with synthetic drugs when he helped a younger teenager attempt a dairy robbery.
Petrol attack accused sent for trial
Two men charged with the murder of a man allegedly burned in a petrol attack have been sent for trial in the High Court.
Urgency was considered, says Waimate Council
Waimate District Council did take the requirements for “urgent” building work into account before deciding to prosecute a building owner for work done without consent, the council maintained at a costs hearing in the Christchurch High Court.
Jail for assaults on woman at her home
A 33-year-old man who assaulted a woman twice, bound her hands with duct tape, wrapped her face in cling-wrap, and punched her on both sides of her face has gone to jail for 31 months.
High Court hears costs bid against Waimate Council
Waimate businessman Keith Williams has begun his bid in the High Court at Christchurch to get more costs from the Waimate District Council over a building prosecution that went wrong.
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