Dad disabled car to stop son's 'illegal' driving
Dad disabled car to stop son's 'illegal' driving
A father who worried his son was driving his friend’s car illegally, disabled it so it couldn’t be driven.
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Dad disabled car to stop son's 'illegal' driving
Dad disabled car to stop son's 'illegal' driving, sparking costly repair dispute
A father who worried his son was driving his friend’s car illegally, disabled it so it couldn’t be driven.
‘Impulsive and thoughtless’ assault
Victim of 'prank' assault embarrassed and furious
A West Coast man was "rocked to the core" when his pants were pulled down at a public event, a court has heard.
‘Impulsive and thoughtless’ assault embarrassed and triggered victim
‘Impulsive and thoughtless’ assault embarrassed and triggered victim
A Charleston man was "rocked to the core" when his pants were pulled down at a public event, a court has heard.
'Have a horrible holiday': Pet-sitter's message as owners watch dog die
'Have a horrible holiday': Pet-sitter's message as owners watch dog die
Winston the dog had been for a full check-up the day before the family left and their vet noted he was in good health.
'Have a horrible holiday': Pet-sitter's message as owners watch dog die
'Have a horrible holiday': Pet-sitter's message as owners watch dog die
Winston the dog had been for a full check-up the day before the family left and their vet noted he was in good health.
Marriage breakup trigger in driver’s offending, court told
Marriage breakup trigger in driver’s offending, court told
A middle-aged boy racer who did a wheelspin the ‘‘length of a rugby field’’ in Mataura has blamed his driving on the breakup of his marriage.
Judge sceptical of gang member's desire to change
Judge sceptical of gang member's desire to change
A man who grew up to become a patched member of the Black Power gang might have had a chance at a clean life outside of Christchurch Men’s Prison had he remained with his nan.
Drug-driver jailed over death of Royalburn butcher
Drug-driver jailed over death of Royalburn butcher
The family of a man killed by a drug-driver in a head-on collision have urged the offender to take responsibility and become a man of "honour, grit and strength".
Owner appeals after dog ruled menacing
Owner appeals after dog ruled menacing
The owner of a Staffordshire bull terrier that attacked a collie in Queenstown says it had never previously been aggressive.
Man challenged to persuade politicians gang patch ban is wrong
Man challenged to persuade politicians gang patch ban is wrong
A judge has told a Northland man caught wearing a Crips gang insignia in Queenstown it is up to him to persuade politicians the gang patch ban is wrong.
Insignia case first in South
Insignia case first in South
A judge has told a Northland man caught wearing a Crips gang insignia in Queenstown it is up to him to persuade politicians the gang patch ban is wrong.
'Sovereign citizen' landlord cops $25k fine
'Sovereign citizen' landlord cops $25k fine
A George St landlord and "sovereign citizen" has been fined $25,000 after refusing to display a notice declaring his building earthquake-prone.
Estranged daughter gets $372k after being cut from mother's will
Estranged daughter gets $372k after being cut from mother's will
A woman who saw her mother once in nearly 30 years has succeeded in gaining a $372,000 share of her estate after she was cut from the will.
‘Natural living' man's appeal over driving offences dismissed
‘Natural living' man's appeal over driving offences dismissed
A man’s appeal of his convictions and sentence for driving offences on the grounds he is a "natural living man" has been dismissed in the High Court.
‘Natural living man’ appeal dismissed
‘Natural living man’ appeal dismissed
A Hāwea man’s appeal of his convictions and sentence for driving offences on the grounds he is a "natural living man" has been dismissed in the High Court.
Hostage-taking brings nearly 3 years’ jail
Hostage-taking brings nearly 3 years’ jail
A teen who held his victims hostage at a remote Southland farmhouse with an airgun said acts of violence "gave him a rush better than drugs".
Pensioner’s card used in spree
Pensioner’s card used in spree
A Mosgiel man stole a pensioner’s wallet and went on a shopping spree while the victim was on his way to report the crime.
Guilty verdict in drug deal stabbing case
Guilty verdict in drug deal stabbing case
A Southland freezing worker has been found guilty of murder and attempted murder following a drug deal gone wrong.
‘My dogs are not a danger’
‘My dogs are not a danger’
An Arrowtown couple whose Staffordshire bull terriers allegedly attacked a Siberian husky say their dogs’ menacing classification is "heavy-handed".