Police-work in the suburbs is currently focused on eastern areas, particularly New Brighton, where the earthquake caused considerable damage. NZ police officers are working alongside members of the...
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The names of two more victims of the Christchurch Earthquake will be released publicly tomorrow morning. The families have been advised and are in the process of contacting their wider family. The...
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Superintendent Dave Cliff was yesterday presented with a tewhatewha as a message of solidarity from Bay of Plenty colleagues. Mr Cliff has led the Police response to the devastating Christchurch...
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A 44-year-old man decided to cough up about his looting escapade after speaking to some Australian Police officers. Last night two New Zealand and two Australian Police officers came across the man...
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Police are continuing to provide a single point of designated cordon access for the media. The cordon can be accessed from the corner of Moorhouse Avenue and Montreal Street on presentation of...
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Police today held two meetings with families of victims believed to have died in the Christchurch earthquake. One meeting was held for overseas families, the other for local families. At the meetings...
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NZ Police staff are appealing to people to stay out of Christchurch Central City unless travel is absolutely essential. Casual "rubber-neckers" and non-resident sightseers are freying the nerves of...
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A new access route for media has been put in place. Media must now access the central city only via the Police cordon at the corner of Moorhouse Avenue and Montreal Street. This is on the south side...
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The central city cordon access point at the Bealey Avenue/Montreal Street cordon has been temporarily closed because of an unstable building. No access to the Art Gallery is possible at the present...
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With nearly 1200 officers now in Christchurch, Police have no problems responding to normal calls for service, says Canterbury District Commander, Superintendent Dave Cliff. Last night, two men were...
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