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Man denies pointing laser at aircraft, control tower
A 38-year-old man denies shining a laser light at a passenger plane and the Christchurch International Airport control tower and has been remanded in custody for trial.
Sex offender being monitored for 17 years
A 25-year-old child sex offender was told to “follow closely” while a judge set out details of an extended supervision order that means 17 years of monitoring will follow his release from prison.
Teen’s on-line activity encouraged child sex abuse
Seventeen children were rescued from sex abuse overseas and 11 adults were arrested when the authorities busted the on-line activities of Drew Webb, who was jailed at the Christchurch District Court today.
Court hears of drug robbery that went ‘crazy’
“Things got a bit crazy,” Chad Adam Carrington explained to the police after his arrest for a drug-deal robbery that has brought a two-year jail term.
Patient awaiting surgery stole from nurses
Robert John Commons, who is awaiting surgery for a debilitating illness, raided Christchurch Public Hospital where he stole bicycles from two hard-working nurses.
Suppression for church arson accused
Interim suppression has been granted on the grounds of “potential extreme hardship” to a man accused of the arson of St Margaret’s Presbyterian Church in Bishopdale.
Custody remand follows deportation
Frauds and thefts totalling hundreds of thousands of dollars and two indecency charges have been laid against Paul James Bennett after his deportation from Australia and arrival in Christchurch.
Suppression lifts on police assault case
A South Canterbury police officer who reported an assault by another officer was a hero and a judge has expressed concern that he may be penalised.
Fight to keep name suppressed in couch-surfing case
A man charged with stupefying a male couch-surfer with sexual intent is fighting to continue his name suppression after the order was lifted on Monday.
Bail granted to two drug accused
A Hei Hei man has been granted bail on strict conditions after police drug raids on Wednesday relating to supply of synthetic cannabis.
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