In Brief (Press, 17 May 1989)

A candlelight memorial for individuals who have died from A.I.D.S. is scheduled to take place at Christchurch Cathedral on 26 May 1989. Organised by the Christchurch A.I.D.S. Candlelight Memorial Mobilisation Group, the event is part of an annual international observance. Partners, family members, and friends of the deceased are encouraged to attend, culminating in a procession to Friendship Corner by the Bridge of Remembrance. In a concerning incident in India, two New Zealand boys, Hardeep aged 11 and Inderpal aged 10, are now under police protection following the assassination of their mother, Surinder Kaur Kalkat, who was the spouse of a Sikh community leader in Auckland. Their father, Jasbir Singh Kalkat, confirmed that police are providing security at the location where the boys are staying in Punjab, a region currently experiencing violence. The tragic murder took place the previous Thursday. In local crime news, a significant burglary occurred on Armagh Street, where stereo equipment worth $3,400 was stolen on the evening of 15 May 1989. The burglar gained entry through a small window and escaped with an amplifier, compact disc player, turntable, and a video recorder. In another incident, a burglar was disturbed at a garage in Bordesley Street, Linwood, on the same evening. The intruder, who fled the scene upon being noticed, left behind various items including a vase, cutlery, and crystal tumblers. Police are investigating and describe the suspect as a young European male with a slim build and short dark hair, wearing a black and red coat and blue jeans. Moreover, the Christchurch branch of the Society for the Protection of the Unborn Child has expressed strong criticism regarding the new Crimes Bill, claiming it disregards the existence of the unborn child. According to spokeswoman Catherine Tasker, Section 129 of the Bill suggests it is no longer a crime to cause the death of unborn children prior to labour onset, which she describes as offensive to pregnant women and unjust to the vulnerable members of society. Lastly, the Christchurch City Council has agreed to purchase a piece of land measuring 25,005 square metres from the Christchurch Drainage Board for $80,000, designated for use as a recreation reserve. This land, located on Tuam Street and Olliviers Road, was previously part of the board's depot and workshop facilities.

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