Category: Observations
A glitch in the paper trail
The flow of proceedings in Christchurch’s main police court pauses, because the judge is missing some of the weaponry in that courtroom’s constant paper war.
Lifestyles of the drugged and listless
The Rangiora murder trial gave an eight-day view into the lifestyles of the idle and drugged.
City too damaged for cigarette butt hunter
James Tahere has given up on Christchurch and the city will have to get back on its feet without him.
Quotes of the week: Nothing synthetic about cannabis concerns
Judge David Saunders, to an offender who had appeared unstable at court, and had been held in custody overnight to dry out: “I suggest you stay away from the synthetic cannabis. We know from what we have seen on a regular basis in the court, the unpredictable and angry behaviour that occurs when people are under the influence of that substance.”
Traffic ‘chicken’ held in custody
A man who got drunk and played “chicken” in the traffic has ended up in custody for his own safety.
Quote of the Week: Scribbles unwelcome
“If Leonardo da Vinci comes along and paints the Mona Lisa on my fence, and I don’t want it there, it’s graffiti.”
Police welcoming committee was waiting for banned driver
While police investigating two assaults were calling at a man’s St Albans house, the disqualified driver drove into the driveway.
Quote of the Week: Being busy doesn’t count
“When you are languishing in the cells at the prison, you might find you are not very busy.”
Quote of the week: Headmaster’s office looms
“The headmaster’s office will be open in the New Year.” – District Court Judge John Strettell.
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