Conviction for teen just over limit
A teenager who was just one point above the legal blood alcohol limit has been convicted and disqualified from driving.
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Drug-addicted, machete-wielding robber jailed
A drug addict who raided two Christchurch businesses while armed with a machete was jailed for three years by Christchurch District Court Judge Graeme Noble today.
Mailman keeps rates bills to himself
An Otaki postman man who allegedly burned hundreds of council rate invoices he was supposed to deliver is facing court action.
Chch man admits sex with children
A High Court sentencing is being considered for a Christchurch man who has admitted sexual offending with children in New Zealand and the Philippines.
Trial ends after witness does runner
A domestic abuse trial at the Wellington District Court was cut short today after the prime witness did a runner.
Cromwell man in court for assualt
A 23-year-old Cromwell man has appeared in court after two separate attacks this month, one on a newspaper deliveryman.
Starbucks toilet taper pleads guilty
A 25-year-old man has admitted video taping people in the toilets of Starbucks in Rotorua.
Judge issues warning over threat-to-kill texts
A Christchurch judge warned today that sending a text message threatening to kill someone could attract a seven year jail sentence.
Reid murder trial rulings supressed
A blanket suppression order continues to cover two days of pre-trial hearings over the upcoming trial of Liam James Reid for the murder of Emma Agnew.
Transvestites charged with violation
Two male transvestites appeared in Wellington District Court today charged with the sexual violation of another man.