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With new confidence, teenage offender looks to the army

With new confidence, teenage offender looks to the army

A 17-year-old has emerged from an Army Limited Service Volunteer scheme with so much confidence and stature that it should keep him out of jail for his part in a liquor shop robbery.

July 7, 2016 | By More
Trial told of prison ‘culture of violence’

Trial told of prison ‘culture of violence’

Benton Marni Parata had a reputation in Christchurch Men’s Prison’s tough Rawhiti Wing as an inmate who could look after himself and would not back down.

July 7, 2016 | By More
Long jail term for child abuse porn trader

Long jail term for child abuse porn trader

A Canterbury child abuse pornography trader told himself that by paying for material he was helping starving children in the Philippines.

July 6, 2016 | By More
Murder trial judge warns spectators about behaviour

Murder trial judge warns spectators about behaviour

A judge has issued a behaviour warning to members of the two “camps” among the spectators at the trial of three men charged with murder over a bashing at Christchurch Men’s Prison last year.

July 5, 2016 | By More
Court appearance after armed call-out

Court appearance after armed call-out

The man who triggered an armed police raid in Rangiora has been remanded in custody after appearing in the Christchurch District Court Tuesday.

July 5, 2016 | By More
Suppression lapses for Renee Duckmanton murder accused

Suppression lapses for Renee Duckmanton murder accused

Interim name suppression has lapsed for Sainey Marong, accused of the murder of Christchurch sex worker Renee Duckmanton.

July 5, 2016 | By More
Blood spatter evidence challenged by defence

Blood spatter evidence challenged by defence

A piece of blood spatter evidence highlighted by the Crown has been challenged by the defence at the murder trial of three men charged over the prison bashing that led to the death of Benton Marni Parata.

July 5, 2016 | By More
Street confrontation became double stabbing

Street confrontation became double stabbing

A street confrontation possibly over road cones led to a double stabbing in Warrington Street, Edgeware.

July 4, 2016 | By More
Selwyn soft shoe burglar admits raids

Selwyn soft shoe burglar admits raids

A soft-shoe burglar who spent months raiding properties across the Selwyn District has admitted 42 charges.

July 4, 2016 | By More
Woman admits taking $100,000 for gambling

Woman admits taking $100,000 for gambling

A 66-year-old woman who had an enduring power of attorney over an older woman with an intellectual disability, has admitted taking more than $100,000 of her money for gambling.

July 4, 2016 | By More

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