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Open Justice
Christchurch
September 22
Woman sentenced after dog attacks put dad and son in hospital
An 11-year-old boy and his father were hospitalised in February after being set upon by dogs at a friend’s home. The woman who owned them has been sentenced a Christchurch court.
Al Williams, Open Justice reporter
National
September 20
Netballer in battle over protection order against umpire ex-boyfriend
Sarah has dreamed of being a Silver Fern since she was 5 years old. But whereas netball used to be her “happy place”, now she says it’s overshadowed by what feels like a lack of support from her netball centre.
National
September 19
Detective turned private investigator slapped with final misconduct warning over false persona
A former detective turned private investigator has been given a third and final warning for misconduct after using a false persona to make defamatory allegations online.
North Canterbury
September 19
Violent confrontation on Canterbury farm after 4WD broke down
A four-wheel-drive trip took a dramatic turn when a vehicle broke down in a riverbed and two men seeking help were met by a farmer carrying a rifle after a rabbit-shooting trip.
Christchurch
September 18
‘Running out of time,’ judge tells Christchurch man after string of police drive-offs
A Christchurch man repeatedly fled police over several months, speeding through residential streets, ignoring road spikes and driving at more than twice the speed limit.
Al Williams, Open Justice reporter
National
September 18
Brother of Jonah Lomu sentenced for role in drug scheme
What drugs John Lomu helped smuggle into the country is something the court will never know, as they have never been found.
Ella Scott-Fleming, Open Justice reporter
Canterbury
September 16
‘Out for revenge’: Young dad-to-be convicted after violent Maccas assault
What began as a hair-pulling incident in a nightclub ended with two men out for revenge and “beating the snot out of someone” at a McDonald’s restaurant.
Tracy Neal, Open Justice multimedia journalist
Christchurch
September 16
Former New World worker ordered to repay $20k settlement
A Christchurch supermarket worker who fell out with his bosses and won a $20,000 settlement has lost more than twice that payout after breaching a confidentiality agreement.
Southland
September 16
Man jailed after meth-fuelled police chase with baby in back of car
An Invercargill man is returning to prison after stealing a trailer, fleeing police and causing the car he was in to flip while his co-defendant’s 10-month-old baby was in the back seat.
Brianna McIlraith, Open Justice reporter
Christchurch
September 16
Rescue dog dies after illness believed to be linked to vaccine
Nala the rescue dog was destined to become a film star but instead became the lead character in her own story, which ended with her death.
Tracy Neal, Open Justice multimedia journalist
National
September 15
Farmer loses $4432 claim after rally car crashes through fence
A farmer has been left more than $4000 out of pocket after a rally car crashed through his fence, the race organiser failed to get it fixed, and his cattle escaped and got into hay bales on property down the road.
National
September 14
Early childhood teacher used meth at lunch, worked under the influence
An early childhood teacher who was struggling with a methamphetamine addiction was taking the drug before work, on her lunch break and working under the influence.
Brianna McIlraith, Open Justice reporter
Christchurch
September 13
501 deportee’s drug sentence upheld by Court of Appeal
Separated from his six children and thousands of kilometres from the life he once knew, a 501 deportee claimed he fell in with other “501ers” who ultimately drew him into a major cocaine operation.
Al Williams, Open Justice reporter
Canterbury
September 13
Jail after man causes $20,000 of damage, steals quad bike
The 31-year-old had been disqualified from driving five months earlier in Timaru.
Al Williams, Open Justice reporter
National
September 12
Lawyer who sparked mass resignations guilty of misconduct
A senior lawyer's treatment of her junior staff, including her attitude to sick leave, has been described as "appalling" by a disciplinary tribunal.
Hannah Bartlett, Open Justice reporter
National
September 12
Officer admits charges over intimate content
The charges relate to offending between 2021 and 2025.
Ella Scott-Fleming, Open Justice reporter
National
September 11
Man jailed for torching ex-partner’s house, forcing her to leap from third floor
A man who burned down his former partner’s house as she was upstairs preparing for bed was “motivated by a strong desire to punish her”.
Christchurch
September 9
Petrol thief jailed for the second time in 12 months
A fuel thief who targeted dozens of Christchurch petrol stations with his "persistent, premeditated and unsophisticated" offending is back behind bars for the second time in a year.
Al Williams, Open Justice reporter
National
September 8
Police officer suspended on full pay after allegedly tipping off drug suppliers
A police officer has been accused of tipping off suspected drug dealers about planned police search warrants.
National
September 8
Pensioner bitten while trying to stop enraged drunk driver who just flipped car
One of two bystanders who tried to stop an enraged drunk driver from getting back in his car was bitten so hard that nearby helpers were unable to pry open his jaws.
National
September 7
Review sought after police choose not to prosecute cops who killed unarmed man
The police officer accused of fatally shooting Kaoss Price wasn’t interviewed until almost two weeks after the 22-year-old’s death and was referred to as "mate" 14 times when it was eventually undertaken..
Canterbury
September 6
Frustration mounts as court rejects latest bid over quake repairs shortfall
Carol Mathias bought a quake-damaged unit with dreams of making it her home, but it wasn't long before the situation became a nightmare.
Al Williams, Open Justice reporter
Otago
September 6
Wānaka branch manager stole scaffolding to ease family hardship
With his family facing financial hardship, the Wānaka branch manager of a scaffolding company took it into his own hands to keep them afloat.
Brianna McIraith, Open Justice reporter
Canterbury
September 4
Canterbury truck driver killed in crash was not medically cleared to drive
Jason Chapman was the guy who “would give the shirt off his back for anybody”.
Brianna McIlraith, Open Justice reporter
North Canterbury
August 31
Man who left decapitated eels in neighbour’s letterbox fails to overturn conviction
What started as a neighbourly dispute over missing mail spiralled into a sustained pattern of degrading and threatening acts.
Shannon Pitman, Open Justice multimedia journalist
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