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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.
Teen tells of man ‘being weird’ during home visit
A 15-year-old runaway has told of a man who said he was a social worker “being real weird” when he took a group of teenagers to his Aranui house.
‘Fake’ social worker indecently touched boy, Crown alleges
A Christchurch man who allegedly pretended to be a social worker to befriend five troubled teens has gone on trial for sexual grooming and indecency with a 13-year-old boy who was part of the group.
North Canterbury chase driver jailed
A man has been jailed for three years for a dangerous high-speed chase across North Canterbury in heavy traffic last September while he was trying to hide from police.
Barrington ram-raid alleged
A man facing 10 charges, including an alleged ram-raiding of Anderson and Hill sportswear at Barrington Shopping Centre, was denied bail in the Christchurch District Court.
‘Cold turkey’ drug offender heading for rehab
A West Coast drug offender who wanted locked up to go “cold turkey” has been wished luck by a judge who has released him into a rehabilitation programme.
Woman alleges repeated abuse by travelling companion
A foreign woman spent almost a year travelling New Zealand with a man who is now accused of repeatedly assaulting, tying up, and raping her.
North Otago farmer admits breaking cows’ tails
The dairy downturn has been partly blamed for the pressure that led to a North Otago stockman who has admitted breaking the tails of 48 dairy cows.
The accidental dog-napping
A man who drove away from a service station in a stolen car with a dog inside, pleaded guilty to unlawfully getting into a car in the Christchurch District Court.
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