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'Dangerous' but 'engaging' teenager jailed for knife attack on police officer
Elijah Millett attacked a police officer who was called to deal with him smashing up items at a family home. The effects on the officer are long-lasting. → Read More
Woman to stay in custody after being accused of stabbing attack at housing complex
No bail was sought for a 37-year-old woman charged with stabbing another woman in an incident at a Christchurch social housing complex last week. → Read More
Pair jailed for attempted murder after drive-by shooting in Christchurch
A man gunned down in daylight told his attackers "I am not your victim" during a 10 minute speech on the destructiveness of the justice system and prison sentences. → Read More
Man ordered from court after abusing defendant in case of child neglect
The disturbance broke out at the Christchurch District Court during a hearing in which two women were charged over the abuse of a young boy. → Read More
Mum 'lucky' nothing happened to baby who chewed on meth packet, says judge
The 11-month-old boy barely slept or ate after he chewed on a plastic bag that had contained methamphetamine. → Read More
Group accused of involvement in Colombia-linked drug ring deny charges
Seven of the nine people arrested by police investigating an alleged ring importing cocaine from Colombia have now denied the charges. → Read More
Father tells judge assaulting 5-year-old who got lost in mall was 'a culture thing'
When the man found the boy in the mall's food court, he hit him repeatedly against his head and pushed the boy down on his stomach. → Read More
Five people to appear in court following murder of Christchurch teen
All five people facing charges over the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Connor Whitehead at a party in Christchurch three weeks ago have pleaded not guilty. → Read More
Five people in court following murder of Christchurch teen
All five people facing charges over the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Connor Whitehead at a party in Christchurch three weeks ago have pleaded not guilty. → Read More
Panicked dealer tried to swallow meth as police swooped
It was the third time in five years that Kelsi Anne Sherriff had been before the court on charges involving methamphetamine dealing. → Read More
Sex offender 'proud' to have been made 'moderator' for child abuse website
Nathan Riches had 70,000 child exploitation images, videos, cartoons and stories in his possession when police raided his home. → Read More
Arsonist apologises for torching tyre pile before starting jail term
An alcoholic arsonist who has twice torched a pile of thousands of tyres at Amberley has been jailed for three years and four months. → Read More
'Gonna get rid of you': Woman admits months-long campaign of harassment
The woman sent multiple messages threatening to poison the victim, stab him and have him killed, telling him to "watch out". → Read More
Christchurch court hearing explores extent of Penrich Capital's losses
The company's director, Kelly Tonkin, has admitted serious fraud charges, but disputes the amount investors lost. → Read More
Speed of 110kmh 'likely' at time of crash that killed two sisters, court hears
An expert suggested Levi Fiddymont had been driving about 110kmh before losing control of the car moments before a crash in which two teenage sisters were killed. → Read More
Crash victim's text before fiery death: 'Bro, I'm going to die tonight.'
Trial hears the car carrying Tayla Alexander and her sister was allegedly travelling at 110kmh in a 60kmh zone when it crashed, killing them both. → Read More
'May you never forget his name': Landlord to pay $5000 to family of tenant killed in driving incident
When Chandra Bhan Phal drove away from his rental property, he did not realise his irate tenant had reached in through an open window and was clinging on to his car. → Read More
Sockburn dairy owner charged after synthetic cannabis raids
Police seized three kilograms of the drug and $40,000 in cash in raids across Christchurch earlier this week. → Read More
Winston Peters’ Parliament speech back in court
A speech Winston Peters made in 2014 – which led to a $350,000 defamation damages order for payment by someone else – is being discussed in court again. → Read More
Man held on beach indecency charges to remain in custody for three weeks
The 46-year-old faces charges of indecently assaulting two women and one of resisting police on a Christchurch beach. → Read More