Dalziel gunning for Christchurch thugs

Immigration Minister Lianne Dalziel has promised to use her full powers to weed out Asian gang members breeding a culture of violence and extortion in Christchurch.

Ms Dalziel made the pledge after a meeting in the city yesterday to discuss the issue after 21-year-old student Robert Wang was stabbed last week.

The meeting has resulted in a united commitment to ensure safety for overseas students in the city.