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Not guilty pleas on North Canterbury rape charges
Three of the five men charged with a rape of a woman in North Canterbury on the same day in May have pleaded not guilty and been remanded on bail to case review sessions.
Police chase accused denies all charges
A Queenstown man charged with assaulting a police officer to avoid arrest after a police chase across Christchurch, pleaded not guilty to nine charges in the Christchurch District Court today.
Alleged gunman being sent to Nelson to face charges
The alleged fugitive Motueka gunman found after an 11-day manhunt is being sent back to Nelson for his case to be dealt with, after an appearance in the Christchurch District Court today.
Less-than-life sentence imposed for Rangiora murder
A 38-year-old man has received less than a life sentence for murder for the lesser role he played in a fatal drugs raid at a Rangiora house.
Man disclosed his child sex abuse offending
A 20-year-old man who came forward to disclose 10 child sex abuse offences involving two small girls has been granted bail pending sentencing early next year.
Shotgun robbery of Merivale TAB admitted
A 20-year-old painter has admitted the armed robbery of a TAB in Merivale in September that had customers calling out in alarm and scrambling for cover.
Tour guide violated Japanese tourist
A bus driver and tour guide has been jailed for two-and-a-years for sexual violation after a drunk and drugged incident with a Japanese tourist.
Couch surfing link in sex charges
A Christchurch man charged with drugging and sexually violating a male couch surfer was granted interim name suppression before being released on bail at the Christchurch District Court today.
Sex victims’ publication views set aside
A judge has ruled he must set aside the views of young sexual abuse victims and their families who wanted the teenage abuser’s name published.
Father rammed car to protect his son
A father who rammed a car to protect his son who was being pursued by five vehicles has been disqualfied from driving and ordered to do 100 hours of community work.
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