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In July, his lawyer Rob Harrison appeared by audio visual link at the Wellington High Court, saying prison was too harsh a sentence because the offending was at the lower end of what was considered “sexual violation”. The appeal was dismissed on August 5 on the grounds the end sentence was “well within the range” and the presumption that imprisonment was the appropriate sentence for sexual violation “was not displaced”. However, Schmelz again appealed the sentence in October. Harrison argued that a miscarriage of justice might have occurred, saying the sexual violation by un...

HEALTH chiefs have urged Teessiders to keep their cancer appointments over worries Covid fears are putting off vital visits.

A police summary of facts said she showed signs of recent alcohol consumption, was unsteady on her feet, and abusive towards police. She refused several attempts to take breath and blood tests and was advised she had to accompany police back to the Blenheim police station. Ricky Wilson/Stuff Hill was twice transported to the Blenheim police station to take blood tests, but refused. She tried wandering out on to the busy main road and an officer grabbed her elbow to keep her away from the busy traffic. She responded by slapping the police officer on the wrist. Hill was restrained by poli...

Dec 31, 2020 City officials have been discussing forming partnerships with downtown lot owners to develop additional parking along and near Main Street. Michael Lindsay The Crossville City Council wants more information on some of the downtown parking options studied by the city’s engineering department. “The staff needs some directions on which options you want us to pursue,” City Manager Greg Wood asked the council during its Dec. 1 work session. There were 10 options presented to the council at its Nov. 19 retreat, adding up to 254 parking spa...

The shop assistant and France wrestled briefly as the assistant tried to remove her from the store. Stuff France overpowered the shop assistant before grabbing three plastic money bags, totalling $203. The assistant called for help and members of the public assisted her in retrieving the money from France in the car park outside. The shop assistant received bruising to her left elbow and hand and experienced a stiff neck and shoulders in the days following. France pleaded guilty to robbery by assault at the Blenheim District Court in June. She also admitted three charges of shoplifting...