Dixon shot man in self defence - jury told
Antonie Dixon shot James Te Aute dead because he thought Mr Te Aute was carrying a weapon and was about to use it on him, a High Court jury has been told.
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Dixon claiming insanity to avoid prison - Crown
A High Court jury has been told Antonie Dixon was a violent man with a P habit who was claiming he was insane to try to avoid imprisonment for murder.
Ex-NZ rowing boss fined $10,000
The former chief executive of Rowing New Zealand was today fined $10,000 in Tauranga District Court on two of nine fraud charges he had admitted.
Supreme court to rule on vetted jury lists
The Supreme Court is to decide whether police can supply "vetted" jury lists to the Crown, enabling it to challenge potential jurors because of their criminal histories.
Youth on shotgun charges released on bail
One of the youths charged with a car-to-car shotgun incident in central Christchurch last weekend is being released on bail from 10am tomorrow, but will have to live in Taupo during his remand.
Dixon used ratchet, timber on girlfriend
An increasingly paranoid Antonie Dixon beat his former partner on numerous occasions, using not only his fists but also a ratchet and a piece of timber.
Cannibalism issue unresolved in brutal slaying
The cannibalism issue remained unresolved after the second of two men was last night found guilty of the brutal slaying of a gay Palmerston North man.
Two men charged over aggravated robbery
Two Horowhenua men have been charged in connection with an armed robbery on Foxton early this month.
Dixon's beliefs stem from childhood - expert
A forensic scientist said today he was unable to give a definitive opinion about murder accused Antonie Dixon's mental state, but his "fluctuating behaviour" was consistent with mental disorder.
Foreign vessel crew accused of hoki dumping
Crew members videoed hoki being illegally dumped at sea by a foreign trawler in a "classic over-fishing scenario," the Crown is alleging in a six-week trial that began in Christchurch District Cour