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Taxi driver convicted of indecently touching passenger
A Christchurch taxi driver faces possible loss of his New Zealand residency after being convicted on two charges of indecently assaulting a teenage woman passenger.
Court appearance after Rebels MC raids
A man arrested in police raids on Rebels MC gang premises at the end of a 10-month investigation has been remanded on bail at the Christchurch District Court.
Jail for ‘dumb’ burglary
Graeme Richard Brand’s “pretty dumb burglary” has brought him a 13-month jail sentence.
Former girlfriend stabbed in throat
A 68-year-old man has admitted stabbing a former girlfriend in the throat, and leaving her alone to call an ambulance.
129 body-building drug charges admitted
A 30-year-old Cashmere man has admitted 129 charges involving body building drugs and now faces a likely jail term.
Judge finds that man imported 6kg of cocaine
A judge has ruled that a Christchurch man imported 6kg of the class A drug cocaine into New Zealand.
Woman thought mail thefts were ‘funny’
An unemployed 34-year-old Christchurch woman has been granted name suppression after admitting stealing mail from 104 letterboxes across Canterbury.
Adrenaline charge dropped
Police have dropped a Medicines Act charge involving adrenaline against a Christchurch first aider.
Crime spree guilty pleas
David Ronald Cribb’s drug-fuelled victimisation of Halswell residents has ended in spectacular fashion with 43 guilty pleas at the Christchurch District Court.
Victims of office theft repaid by firm
Perpetual Guardian says none of its clients have been left out-of-pocket after thefts by a former client manager at its Christchurch branch.
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