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Warning to online fraudster ahead of sentencing
Convicted online fraudster Paul William Abbott has been warned after avoiding his obligations to get a pre-sentence report prepared by the Probation Service.
Yaldhurst shooting charge admitted
A 36-year-old Oxford man has admitted shooting his business partner in an incident at a Yaldhurst property on July 13.
Man self-harmed in domestic violence incident
A man who threatened his partner with a machete while she was holding a young daughter, then self-harmed himself with a knife, was sentenced to prison in the Christchurch District Court today.
Bail appeal refused on fraud charges
A Redwood man facing fraud charges involving $91,850 has been refused bail at an appeal hearing in the High Court at Christchurch.
Apology keeps repeat drink-driver out of prison
Bay Aferahama Haika’s very public apology has helped to keep him out of prison for his fourth drink-driving conviction.
Meth involved in dangerous driving that injured two
A 31-year-old with Mongrel Mob links was high on methamphetamine and alcohol when his aggressive driving injured two people in a taxi he crashed into.
Teen jailed for street robbery
A youth has been sent to prison for 18 months for his part in a group robbery of teenagers in November.
Gang figure denies receiving charge
A man said to be a senior Head Hunters gang figure in Christchurch has denied a charge of receiving stolen travel vouchers.
Ram attack driver missed his target
A 27-year-old man deliberately rammed a car off Hoon Hay Road but missed injuring the target of his attack.
Freighting co to pay $86,000 for fatigue failure
A Christchurch judge has sent an $86,000 message to the transport industry that it must get to grips with the issue of driver workload and fatigue.
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