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Suppression continues in murder case
Interim suppression continues for the man accused of the murder of 14-month-old Ihaka Paora Braxton Stokes after a hearing in the High Court at Christchurch.
Woman admits $400,000 thefts from firm
A judge has effectively blocked publication of details of a woman’s $400,000 thefts from a law firm.
Custody remand for car-assault accused
Police opposed bail for a 47-year-old Sumner man who was allegedly tasered after a series of car crashes across the eastern suburbs on Sunday night.
Family in tears as street robber jailed
A family held a large photograph in court of a father who has died, as his son was jailed for four years six months for a series of violent inner city muggings.
Engineering firm must pay $80,000 for man’s fall
A Christchurch engineering company must pay $80,000 for a fall a contract worker had on a building site when his safety harness was not properly secured.
Driving indicated ‘death wish’, court told
A 24-year-old born with an opiate addiction admits he was “high as a kite” during three Christchurch incidents where he drove as though he had a death wish.
Prison gang bashing admitted
A gang prospect was bashed in Christchurch Men’s Prison because he had failed to “take out” an opposing gang member who had been disrespectful to the Mongrel Mob.
Stabbing charges denied
A Teddington man has admitted unlawfully taking a $34,000 motorcycle but denies three stabbings that took place in an incident at a property in Johns Road, near Christchurch, in late August.
Victim of sex offender waiting for apology
The victim of sex offending up to four decades ago asked in court for an apology as his abuser was sentenced and granted home detention. He didn’t get it.
Psych hearing begins for man who claimed to be God
The process has begun for a psychiatric discharge for a 21-year-old man who got into a melee with a police dog and handler when he was arrested and later announced in court that he was God.
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