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Custody remand on rape charge

Custody remand on rape charge

A 22-year-old man has been remanded in custody on a charge of raping a 15-year-old girl in Christchurch last month.

April 5, 2017 | By More
Two jailed for Ashburton manslaughter

Two jailed for Ashburton manslaughter

A man and woman convicted by a jury of the manslaughter of  “AJ” Arran Gairns at Ashburton have both been jailed for three years seven months.

April 5, 2017 | By More
Lawyer alleges brutality at arrest

Lawyer alleges brutality at arrest

A Christchurch lawyer is alleging police brutality and challenging the validity of his arrest and the search that followed, in which the police say they found two bags of methamphetamine.

April 4, 2017 | By More
$22,000 fines for unauthorised earthworks

$22,000 fines for unauthorised earthworks

A Kaiapoi business owner and his companies have been fined $22,000 and ordered to apply for restrospective resource consents on three properties for unauthorised earthworks.

April 4, 2017 | By More
Trial begins on 60-year-old abuse allegations

Trial begins on 60-year-old abuse allegations

A 77-year-old man has gone on trial on sex abuse charges dating back as far as the 1950s.

April 3, 2017 | By More
Man admits meth supply conspiracy

Man admits meth supply conspiracy

A man arrested during a series of police raids on the Head Hunters gang premises has admitted five charges, including conspiring to supply methamphetamine.

April 3, 2017 | By More
Rifle shown during civil dispute

Rifle shown during civil dispute

“Repossession” of a disputed car came to a rapid halt when a woman opened a bag and showed that it contained a cut-down rifle.

April 3, 2017 | By More
Firearms charges denied after Woolston incident

Firearms charges denied after Woolston incident

A man allegedly shot by the police during an incident in Woolston two months ago has denied all charges at the Christchurch District Court.

April 3, 2017 | By More
Custody remand after Hornby shooting

Custody remand after Hornby shooting

Bail was opposed for a Hornby man charged after a man was found shot in the leg with a shotgun overnight in Christchurch.

March 31, 2017 | By More
Neighbourhood clash brings jail time

Neighbourhood clash brings jail time

A neighbourhood clash between a man with former gang connections and a foreign couple has led to confrontation, court appearances, and jail time.

March 31, 2017 | By More

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