New Zealand national news stories for christchurch on Thursday 08/02/2007

Court told uncle will deny charges of assaulting niece
TV3
Wed Feb 7 09:27:52 2007
A Christchurch Court has been told a Zimbabwean immigrant will deny charges of sexually violating an ...

Uncle Denies Murdering 10-Year-Old Niece
Xtra MSN
Wed Feb 7 08:38:59 2007
A Zimbabwean immigrant would deny charges that he sexually violated and murdered his 10-year-old niece, Christchurch District Court was told on Wednesday.

Accused killer of Zimbabwean girl back in court again
Radio New Zealand
Wed Feb 7 08:28:06 2007
A man accused of murdering his Zimbabwean niece reappeared in Christchurch District Court on Wednesday under heightened security. He was arrested on Friday.

Christchurch helipad faces re-evaluation
Radio New Zealand
Wed Feb 7 08:28:03 2007
The Canterbury District Health Board says an increase in helicopter traffic bringing patients to Christchurch Hospital has prompted a re-evaluation of the local helipad's safety. A South Island rescue helicopter ...

Girl dragged off street, indecently assaulted
New Zealand Herald
Wed Feb 7 06:33:00 2007
Police are hunting for a man who dragged an 11-year-old girl off a Christchurch street yesterday and indecently assaulted her.Detective Constable Amy Marshall, of Hornby police, said the incident happened about 6pm at the entrance...

Bar within rights in expelling same-sex smoochers
TV3
Wed Feb 7 05:31:14 2007
The Hospitality Association says a Christchurch bar was within its rights when it kicked out two gir ...

Rescue Pilot Complains About Christchurch Helipad
Newswire
Wed Feb 7 04:31:44 2007
A South Island rescue helicopter pilot says the Christchurch helipad is causing unacceptable double-handling and delays for critical patients.

Charlene's uncle to deny murder - court told
New Zealand Herald
Wed Feb 7 01:21:00 2007
CHRISTCHURCH - A Zimbabwean immigrant would deny charges that he sexually violated and murdered his 10-year-old niece, Christchurch District Court was told today.George Evans Gwaze, 54, made a second brief appearance in court...

More items seized in murder inquiry
TVNZ
Tue Feb 6 12:00:00 2007
Police investigating the murder of Zimbabwean girl Charlene Makaza have seized more items from her Christchurch home

Greens spearhead pokie limit
TVNZ
Tue Feb 6 12:00:00 2007
The Green Party wants Wellington City Council to follow the lead of Auckland and Christchurch and cap the number of pokie machines allowed in the city