Tag: drink-driving

Woman charged over Redcliffs crash

April 22, 2016 | By More
Woman charged over Redcliffs crash

A Sumner woman has been remanded on a charge of drink-driving causing injury after a crash at Redcliffs in which a pedestrian was struck and knocked onto rocks.

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Man set fire to drilling rig

April 20, 2016 | By More
Man set fire to drilling rig

A 25-year-old man’s Akaroa arson that destroyed a $350,000 drilling machine was meant to be a money-making scheme.

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Drink-driver hits the big time

April 15, 2016 | By More
Drink-driver hits the big time

A determined drink-driver did not bother applying for bail after crashing in Brougham Street with a stratospheric alcohol level of 1623mcg.

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‘Worst case of road rage’ – Judge

April 5, 2016 | By More
‘Worst case of road rage’ – Judge

A 47-year-old man was told his actions were the worst case of road rage a judge had seen in his 11 years on the bench at the Christchurch District Court.

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Public praised for stopping drink-driver

March 11, 2016 | By More
Public praised for stopping drink-driver

A judge has commended members of the public who stepped in to stop a drunk-driver who was weaving across his lane south of Christchurch.

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Man back-tracks on public drink-drive remorse

February 5, 2016 | By More
Man back-tracks on public drink-drive remorse

A Christchurch man has rather diluted the impact of his very public apology for drink-driving by pleading not guilty and taking the case to trial.

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Former Parliament Speaker admits drink-driving

January 8, 2016 | By More
Former Parliament Speaker admits drink-driving

Former Speaker of the House Sir Kerry Burke has been fined and disqualified after admitting a charge of drink-driving, at the Christchurch District Court.

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