Canterbury Mornings

A growing number of fatal car chases could be behind a new police chopper trial in Christchurch.The five-week Eagle helicopter trial launched this morning, the first time one's been based in the South Island.Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel told Chris Lynch she hasn't made up her mind about the chopper yet but she's supportive of anything that helps police tackle the city's fleeing driver problem.She says far too many people have lost their loved ones in police pursuits.