"Everyday ‘Race Hate’ Rife in Christchurch"

By JO McKENZIE-McLEAN – The Press, 3 September 2009 “An attack on a Thai girl, who was beaten up by fellow pupils on a bus, is part of everyday “race hate” in Christchurch, a homestay parent says. Paul Stratford said the Avonside Girls’ High School pupil arrived at his house distressed and covered in blood…

15 Year Old Member of YSK Street Gang To Recieve Adult Sentence

From Voxy.co.nz “Christchurch, Sept 1 NZPA – A 15-year-old ringleader in a vicious street bashing and robbery in Lincoln Road has been sent for sentencing in the adult court after admitting his offending in the Youth Court today. He is heading for a lengthy prison term — a sentence the Youth Court cannot impose. Judge…