Norfolk Murder Trial Underway
Xtra MSN
Wed Feb 7 08:38:55 2007
Norfolk Island's first murder trial in 150 years has begun, although one juror was discharged before the case got under way.

South Island police officer on suspension after rape charge
Radio New Zealand
Wed Feb 7 08:28:05 2007
New Zealand police have confirmed a South Island police officer has been suspended from duties after being charged with the rape of a minor.

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 ...

Norfolk court told accused hit Patton with car
Radio New Zealand
Wed Feb 7 08:27:56 2007
The Norfolk Island Supreme Court has heard that accused killer Glenn McNeill told police he stabbed Janelle Patton "just to make sure she was dead" after he hit her with his ...

Around 500 thought to be stranded in Northland
TV3
Wed Feb 7 05:18:28 2007
It is thought around 500 locals and visitors are stranded at the top of the North Island, after heav ...

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.

Police Officer Facing Rape Charge
Newswire
Wed Feb 7 01:52:11 2007
Police have confirmed a South Island police officer has been suspended from duties after being charged with the rape of a minor.

Stranded Passengers Due To Lack Of Employees: Union
Newswire
Wed Feb 7 00:46:43 2007
The union representing workers on a Fullers ferry which left passengers stranded on Waiheke Island, blames the incident on a lack of workers.

Senior policeman charged with raping teenager
TV3
Wed Feb 7 00:21:47 2007
A senior South Island policeman has been suspended after he was charged with raping a teenage girl.

Police name dead diver off Omaha
New Zealand Herald
Tue Feb 6 23:45:00 2007
Police have named the diver whose body washed up on Omaha Beach, near Warkworth, yesterday morning.Ngaku Rangi Te Huia, 34, of Ohakune, in the central North Island, went missing during bad weather on Sunday afternoon.He went...

Norfolk accused played video game
TVNZ
Tue Feb 6 12:00:00 2007
The man accused of murdering Janelle Patton told police he played a video game after stabbing her with a fish filleting knife and dumping the body at a Norfolk Island picnic spot, a court has heard

Police officer charged with teen rape
TVNZ
Tue Feb 6 12:00:00 2007
A South Island police officer, who has been in the police force for 14 years, has been charged with raping a teenage girl