Emergency response continues
A state of emergency remains in Canterbury today as aftershocks as large as magnitude 5.4 continued to rumble through the region.
A state of emergency remains in Canterbury today as aftershocks as large as magnitude 5.4 continued to rumble through the region.
The emergency management centre has instructed Police to reduce the cordons surrounding the Christchurch central business district.
Police staff whose homes were affected by the Christchurch quake were turning up to work to help others, says Inspector John Price.
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Police in Christchurch continue to provide assistance so restricted access zones can be lifted as soon as possible.