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Two guilty verdicts in Woodend rape trial
Tears and gasps from family and supporters in the public gallery greeted guilty verdicts against two men on trial for the rape of a 16-year-old girl in the sand dunes at Woodend Beach.
‘Public service’ in tinny house robbery
Robbers saw a raid on a Christchurch tinny house selling synthetic cannabis as a public service against people doing harm to the community.
‘Stuck’ jury making further progress
The jury in the trial of five men charged with rape over an incident at Woodend has signalled to the judge that it has reached an ‘impasse”. [Updated report]
Banned patron damaged casino vehicles
Drunk and resentful at being banned from Christchurch Casino, a 52-year-old man caused $20,000 damage to the tyres and paintwork on vehicles belonging to the casino and its staff.
Security blocks thief’s ‘Swift’ exit
As Taylor Swift sang: “You should’ve said ‘No’, you should’ve gone home, You should’ve thought twice ‘fore you let it all go.”
Ashburton WINZ shooting trial date set
The trial of the man accused of two murders and two attempted murders at the Ashburton WINZ offices last year has been set to begin on February 22.
Suppression granted against victims’ wishes
A man sentenced for secretly videoing three women was granted name suppression in the Christchurch District Court yesterday, against the wishes of his victims.
Witness challenged about bonfire evidence
A woman at a bonfire gathering on Woodend Beach has alleged that a 16-year-old girl – who later complained of multiple rapes – kissed two of the men present and led them by the hand into the sand dunes.
Court recognises bravery of armed robbery victims
A dairy customer has got special mention at court for getting involved to foil the armed robbery of a Hoon Hay shop.
Brazen offender’s skilful frauds
Property and cash totalling almost $10,000 was lost when a handbag snatcher teamed up with a brazen fraudster.
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