Christchurch regional news, sport, weather and current affairs.
Jail for an anti abortion activist Graeme White, found under Lyndhurst hospital with fire lighting equipment. comments: Graeme White, Convicted Tunneler. statement: Judge Colin Doherty.
Coast guard search mystery off New Brighton, as a call for a missing wind surfer fails to find the missing person. comments: Debbie Davey, Witness’ Daughter; Sen. Sgt. Neville Hayland, New Brighton Police.
Two Road Accidents on Browham Street yesterday. One pedestrian was killed after being hit by a truck.
Testing a special speedster, the Cheeta at Orana park to help police test their new laser guns. comments: Tara Atkinson, Orana Park, Sen. Sgt. Gavin Herridge, Traffic Unit, Graeme Petrie, Keeper.
Recent immigrant family to Christchurch hope for a non violent end to the conflict in Fiji after they left Suva, leaving husband & father Mr Hunting. interview: Carol Hunting; Finn Hunting; Suzy Hunting, former Suva residents.
Pacifica Seafoods in Riccarton is assisting in the spill of 6000 lt. of diesel into the Avon river. The leak is said to be caused by a faulty pipe.
TRENZ: Tourism Trade Show will return to Christchurch next year, showcasing the best of New Zealand destinations. comments: Glenys Coughlan, NZ Tourism Industry Association; John McKenzie, Christchurch Canterbury Marketing, Glen O’Brian, Central South Island Tourism.
Finance/Sharemarket update.
Sport:
Boxing - Garth De Silver training in Christchurch for Olympic trials has been eliminated.
Focus - Crime Report with Senior Constable Keith De Dulin.
Police Education - What Police Officers are doing in our schools. Comments: Sargent Paul Verhayen, Youth Education Services. i.e DARE.
Stolen Property.
Property Store.
Community Watch car in Riccarton. Comments: Keith Derbyshire, Community Watch Riccarton / Residents Association.