The death toll rose to 160 today, as rescuers struggled to work against strong winds. Superintendent Dave Cliff said high winds created a dust hazard, decreased visibility and also made some sites...
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Christchurch Earthquake 02 March 2011 If there was such a word as 'volunteeriness' that is how Kiwis would be summed up according to Australian Police touched by the community spirit in Christchurch...
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Work halted briefly at the PGC building early this morning so that construction workers and rescue workers could perform a karakia and bless the site. Operations Manager for Nikau Danny Halley and his...
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MEDIA RELEASE - Christchurch Earthquake 02 March 2011 Thai DVI team arrive to assist in identifying victims of Christchurch quake A Disaster Victim Identification unit from Thailand has arrived to...
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As the service to mark a week since the devastating 6.3 earthquake hit Christchurch came to a close a quiet meeting was taking place to close a circle of trans-Tasman Police cooperation...
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MEDIA RELEASE - Christchurch Earthquake 02 March 2011 Trans-Tasman Quake response reunites friends after 17 years There was an emotional reunion on the streets of Lyttelton yesterday as an Australian...
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Watch-houses, muster rooms and officers on patrol fell silent today as New Zealand Police marked seven days to the minute since the devastating 6.3 earthquake hit Christchurch. In Christchurch they...
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The death toll in the Christchurch earthquake has now risen to 154 and is expected to increase further. A four-strong DVI team from Queensland has now arrived in New Zealand to further bolster the...
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There has been some revision to the access points to the CBD for authorised personnel and residents. The central city of Christchurch remains cordoned off and between the four Avenues (Bealey...
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After several days of living in what felt like a lake of silt and water following the Christchurch earthquake, a New Zealand Police officer was greeted by an army of volunteers who came to clean up...
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