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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.

November 10, 2014 | By Anne Clarkson More

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.

November 10, 2014 | By Anne Clarkson More

Teen opts not to follow dad’s example

After three weeks on remand in prison – during which he had his 18th birthday – Riki Mace has decided he does not want to be like his dad.

November 7, 2014 | By David Clarkson More

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.

November 7, 2014 | By David Clarkson More

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.

November 7, 2014 | By David Clarkson More

Three remanded after Dallington street brawl

Three men charged over a big street brawl in Dallington last weekend were remanded without plea by registrars at the Christchurch Court House yesterday.

November 7, 2014 | By David Clarkson More

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.

November 6, 2014 | By Anne Clarkson More

Quick release for woman who helped armed robber

A judge has decided that nine months in custody on remand is long enough for a woman who helped her partner after his armed robbery of a Christchurch tavern.

November 5, 2014 | By David Clarkson More