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    A man will stand trial accused of murdering a Christchurch woman on New Year's Eve

    A man will stand trial accused of murdering a Christchurch woman on New Year's Eve


    Bella Te Pania was found in a vehicle at an Air New Zealand engineering and maintenance facility at Christchurch International Airport.

    Emergency services were called, but the 33-year-old sex worker died a short time later

    A 43-year-old plasterer was arrested at the scene and has been charged with her murder.

    Today at the High Court in Christchurch, he entered a not guilty plea

    A trial date has been set for May

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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    		 Accident and Emergency:
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     Environment:
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     Entertainment:
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     Entertainment:
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     Environment:
    An expected rain deluge and a possible tropical cyclone are posing fresh threats to already hard-hit communities in Queensland's far north 21:16

     Entertainment:
    Bodybuilder-turned-actress Jayne Trcka has been found dead at her home in California 20:53

     Entertainment:
    Kendall Jenner is celebrating "confidence" in her new role as a global fragrance ambassador for Emporio Armani 20:23

     Entertainment:
    A member of Mickey Rourke's own management team set up GoFundMe campaign for him "as a nice gesture" as he faced eviction from his home 19:53

     Entertainment:
    Kate Hudson doesn't regret making "sacrifices" for her family by staying at home to look after her kids 19:23

     Christchurch:
    Drummond Wharf in Akaroa is cordoned off after a drowning 18:56

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