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Canterbury
July 18
Ashburton cannabis grower paid tradies in drugs
A woman who turned part of her house into a “sophisticated” cannabis-growing operation used some of the drugs to pay tradies doing renovations on the property.
National
July 18
Police look to seize Ashburton cannabis grower's home
A woman who turned part of her house into a “sophisticated” cannabis-growing operation used some of the drugs to pay tradies doing renovations on the property.
National
July 18
Banned driver flipped off tourists then crashed into campervan
A disqualified driver who made an obscene gesture at a tourist campervan he was passing failed to see an oncoming campervan and crashed into it.
National
July 18
Police, tribunal involved in neighbourhood cat custody battle
A woman who moved house and took the neighbours’ cat with her has been ordered to return it after police were called and a tribunal got involved.
Christchurch
July 17
'He has taken my childhood away': Christchurch man jailed for child sex abuse
A Christchurch man who held great respect within his community abused three girls who have suffered long-lasting trauma.
National
July 17
Respected community figure jailed for years of child sex abuse
A Christchurch man who held great respect within his community abused three girls who have suffered long-lasting trauma.
National
July 16
Senior lawyer allegedly accused judges of ‘conspiracy’ to destroy his career
A senior barrister who allegedly accused judges of being part of a conspiracy to destroy his career is fighting to have misconduct charges against him thrown out.
National
July 13
Man paralysed during dental treatment still waiting for answers
Clyde MacLean walked into a clinic for his third and final dental treatment – but he was taken out in an ambulance and didn’t walk again.
Christchurch
July 13
Ex-parking boss ‘lied to court’ in $25m dispute - lawyer
The former South Island boss of NZ’s largest carpark management company has been described as “untrustworthy, devious and devoid of a moral compass" during a four-week hearing in the Employment Court at Christchurch.
National
July 13
Former parking boss ‘lied to court’ in $25m dispute, lawyer says
The former South Island boss of New Zealand’s largest carpark management company has been described as “untrustworthy, devious and devoid of a moral compass".
Southland
July 13
Man jailed 7 years for rape: 'Supposed to be someone I could trust'
Intoxicated after an evening at the pub, Michael Knight decided to walk 4km home with a woman more than 20 years his junior.
Christchurch
July 11
Upper Riccarton tenants awarded $2500 after repeated visits
A group of Christchurch flatmates knew a garage renovation would be happening at the property they were renting when they moved in.
National
July 11
Tenants win $2500 after unwanted visits from property owner's mum
The tenants claimed exemplary damages for breaches of quiet enjoyment after the property owner's mother kept visiting the Christchurch property.
National
July 9
Man who painted fake Timaru pedestrian crossing jailed
A man who previously forced two prisons into lockdowns during destructive rooftop and riot incidents has now been caught painting a pedestrian crossing on a main route into a South Island town.
National
July 9
Former carpark boss argues contract restraint clause 'unreasonable'
Lawyers for the former South Island boss of New Zealand’s largest carpark management company say the restraint of trade clause in his employment contract was unreasonable and unenforceable.
National
July 9
'Sad episode': Homeless man sentenced for threatening to kill worker
A lone service station attendant barricaded themselves inside the petrol station after a homeless man who often begged outside threatened to kill the worker.
Christchurch
July 5
Tenant not liable for dead plants in Christchurch rental
A “prize-winning gardener” planted her late mother’s rose bushes in the garden of a Christchurch rental property, where she was living.
National
July 5
Gardener cleared in rental dispute after plants die in flooding
A “prize-winning gardener” planted her late mother’s rose bushes in the garden of a rental property, where she was living.
National
June 30
Man died in back seat of car while mates worked out cover story
"Rather than acting with honesty, courage, and integrity, you drove him to the hospital while stopping to plan your escape and create lies."
National
June 27
Restaurant couple sued after ‘walking out’ on UK TV star's venue
A couple who ran a restaurant on the Kiwi estate of TV personality Noel Edmonds claimed they were little more than “props” in a recent British television series filmed there.
National
June 27
Dad pleas for police policy change after mentally unwell son stabbed him
Two years ago, police announced a change in how they attend mental health callouts, responding only to an immediate risk to life or safety or if a crime is being committed. Now a family are calling for change, saying the move left them feeling like help wasn’t available when they most needed it.
National
June 23
Recidivist phone prankster made fake calls 'to get a response'
A woman who continues to make prank calls to emergency services says she knows it is wrong but does it to “get a response”.
National
June 19
Drug dealer caught after using own name to sell stolen goods online
A former hospitality worker turned car dealer sent to prison on drugs and weapons charges was caught after using his own name to sell stolen items on social media.
News
June 19
Man caught using his own name to sell stolen goods online
A former hospitality worker turned car dealer sent to prison on drugs and weapons charges was caught after using his own name to sell stolen items on social media.
National
June 18
Man died after being stabbed in head, killer made video call to friend
Keith Pati was stabbed so hard in the head that the entire blade of the knife entered his left temple, above the ear.
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