'Sexsomnia': Man cleared of indecent assault at party due to sleep condition
A man who used sexsomnia as a defence to indecent assault now has his name suppressed.
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Man who killed friend denied parole, lacks ‘progress’
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A local government panel says it's too early for commissioners.
'Targeted by adults': Judge makes plea to repeat online child sex offender
Following his release from jail, he made 'questionable online purchases'.
Gore Mayor set to continue serving the community
Ben Bell would continue to work for the community that elected him.
Recidivist criminal released on parole - says he’s ‘determined’ not to reoffend
Nathan Boulter has 'significant' rap sheet including high-profile kidnapping.
Dog handler’s decision to release dog on woman was ‘unjustified and excessive’
The woman was hiding behind a hedge following a police pursuit.
Sex offender loses appeal; Prison term stands
Balclutha man argued the sentence should be converted to home detention.
Christmas Day nightmare: Man attacked couple in their backyard
The husband was undergoing treatment for cancer when he was knocked unconscious.
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Christchurch woman denies attempted murder
Katherine Mary Hughes has pleaded not guilty to attempting to murder a man.
Threat of violence against trans community attending women's swim event
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'Quit f*****g around!': Parent's outrage at teacher's sweary tirade
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John MacDonald: Is it time for a zero-alcohol limit for drivers?
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Kitchen fire injures Christchurch resident
The Avondale local's condition is unknown at this stage.
More Christchurch youth offences as officer assaulted, 13-year-old joyrides
A 14-year-old will appear in Youth Court on Thursday facing charges of assault.
Victims of beach indecent assaults support offender's recovery
One victim is extra cautious now while the other woman is uncomfortable in a bikini.
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Fire crews deal to laundry fire at private hospital
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$5.5m weather-tightness claim over Queenstown Hilton
Leaking bathrooms alleged in multimillion-dollar claim.
Woman swears at neighbour, spits at police during arrest
Abusive woman yells at neighbour: "You white c***s don't know".
No body, no gun: Hung jury in Christchurch murder case
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Christchurch street traps its residents in knee-high floodwaters for a decade
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He'd been drinking so decided not to drive - until a 'lady friend' needed a lift
Judge tells drunk driver it was a 'very stupid' risk to take.
KFC staff lock doors to protect father, son from attacker with metal pipe
Staff locked doors to protect two men involved in 'frightening' chase.
Taieri residents alarmed over property ‘red zoning’
Landowners stunned to discover building or development could be banned.
Man admits making false statement in relation to ‘serious’ workplace incident
Man pleads guilty to making false statement over workplace incident three years ago.
Neighbour takes on property developer seeking to cut down trees
Clash over boundary trees: Tall shelterbelt in residential area neither fence nor hedge.
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Person arrested following incident at Blenheim Railway Station
Police cordoned off the railway station following an incident this morning.
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