Scribe's court date adjourned

Scribe is also known as Malo Luafutu. Photo: NZ Herald
Scribe is also known as Malo Luafutu. Photo: NZ Herald

New Zealand rapper Scribe, who is facing weapon and drug offences, has had a court appearance in his hometown of Christchurch adjourned until next month.

The chart-topping hip-hop artist, whose real name is Malo Ioane Luafutu, was scheduled to appear at Christchurch District Court today.

However, court staff have confirmed that he was now due before a judge on September 6.

Canterbury police made a Facebook appeal last Wednesday for the public's help locating the singer.

He contacted police himself later that afternoon and agreed to appear at Porirua District Court last Thursday, where he was bailed to today.

Luafutu, a father-of-four, faces charges relating to drugs and an offensive weapon relating to April 2 this year.

The rapper's star began to rise when he released his debut album The Crusader - a nod to the Canterbury rugby team - in 2003.