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Custody remand after chase driver admits all charges
A 22-year-old has admitted he was taking a stolen car to the Waimakariri River for a joyride when he became involved in two related police pursuits in Christchurch’s northern suburbs.
Harder attitude to bail signalled by judge
Judges may take a tougher approach to electronically monitored bail applications after noting how easy it is for alleged offenders to ditch their bracelets and abscond.
Woman lifer recalled to prison
Life-parolee Melissa Anne Wepa has been recalled to prison to serve more of her sentence for the 1997 murder of a friend she accused of “narking” on her.
Woman admits drug trafficking involvement
A woman who admitted being a regular contact for the domestic trafficking of methamphetamine pleaded guilty to two charges in the Christchurch District Court yesterday.
No reparation ordered after cheque book spree
No reparation has been ordered for a 26-year-old man’s $35,137 cheque-writing spree around businesses in Otago and Southland.
Woman admits two dairy robberies
A 20-year-old woman has admitted the armed robbery of two dairies in Christchurch, where two men were left with injuries.
Diversion scheme considered for cathedral entry
Police will consider diversion for a Hawkes Bay man who was allegedly found stealing jewellery from inside the quake-damaged Christchurch Cathedral.
Two youths admit violent bottle shop robbery
Two youths have admitted their roles in the violent robbery of a Woolston liquor store in which bottles were smashed over the shop attendant’s head.
Youth denies liquor store robbery
A 17-year-old is denying his alleged role in the violent robbery of the Woolston liquor store on Ferry Road and has elected trial by jury.
‘Challenging environment’ at port on day of death
Part of the Lyttelton Port Company’s wharf area presented “an extremely challenging work environment” on the day a contractor was crushed and killed, a Christchurch judge has said.
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