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Grieving family ’embraces’ driver after boy’s death
A driver who killed a two-year-old boy when his van jerked backwards unexpectedly as he started it has been “embraced” by the child’s grieving family, the Christchurch District Court was told.
Primary school break-in admitted
Two men caught with multi plugs and cords stolen from the music room at Addington Primary School pleaded guilty to charges of burglary in the Christchurch District Court.
Couple continue to deny torching car
A young Belfast couple will serve home detention together after being found guilty of torching a car in a revenge attack.
Three more admit Riccarton bus lounge attack
Three men have admitted taking part in an armed gang attack at the Riccarton bus lounge on March 17.
Caravan ‘squatter’ pleads guilty
A burglar caught sleeping in a caravan on a Rolleston property has pleaded guilty and now faces sentencing next month on a total of 10 charges.
Alleged abuser says sex was ‘normal, consensual’
A man accused of 19 sex and violence charges against his travelling companion has given evidence that the couple had “a normal, consensual” sexual relationship.
Teen admits armed robbery of Templeton dairy
A teenager has admitted the armed robbery of the Kirk Road dairy in Templeton on September 5.
Couch-surfing host faces jail time on other charges
Sex charges have been dropped against a former Christchurch couch-surfing host who was accused of preying on tourists, but he faces a likely jail term after being found guilty today on other sex charges.
Evidence fabricated by teens, defence claims
A man accused of posing as a social worker to meet young people claims the teenagers gave fabricated evidence against him at his Christchurch District Court jury trial.
Warning for teen over infected blood assault
A teenager who admitted five assaults – including flicking Hepatitis-infected blood in a woman’s face – has been given a community-based sentence but warned that he must control his temper.
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