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

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 ...

Police could lay more charges in bizarre crash
New Zealand Herald
Wed Feb 7 06:35:00 2007
Police are not ruling out further charges being laid after a bizarre fatal car crash in Mid Canterbury last week.A 35-year-old man is to appear in Ashburton District Court on Monday charged with failing to supply a blood sample...

Man jailed for 16th drink-drive offence
New Zealand Herald
Wed Feb 7 04:07:00 2007
TAURANGA - A man who has notched up his 16th drink-driving conviction is unlikely to change his ways, Tauranga District Court was told today.Phillip Bruce Noble, 43, a weedsprayer, who was also facing sentence on his sixth count...

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...

Two men in court today over aggravated robbery
TV3
Tue Feb 6 22:19:53 2007
Two men are in Napier District Court this morning charged with the aggravated robbery of a dairy yes ...