Christchurch District Court. File photo: NZ HeraldA sports star accused of dishonestly taking a vehicle and intentional damage has appeared in court for the first time in person since he was charged. The man - who listed his occupation on court documents as "athlete" - is facing two charges in the Christchurch District Court. An interim suppression order prevents the Herald from reporting his name and any other details that may identify him. The sportsman was granted name suppression when his case was first called in court last year.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 19, 2024 22:39 UTC