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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The official death toll from the Christchurch earthquake stands at 123 this morning and is expected to climb, says Canterbury District Commander, Superintendent Dave Cliff. Disaster victim...
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26 February, 2011 Media bus tour 2.00pm Police advise the next media bus tour around the central city will be at 2.00pm today (Saturday 26 February), departing from the Art Gallery. News media are...
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In the aftermath of the Christchurch Earthquake, Police and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade are working together to address the cultural needs of victims' families. Police Maori, Pacific and...
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Police want to reinforce that cordons and emergency tape need to be respected after two journalists were found standing in the rubble of a collapsed building. The pair were observed by police staff...
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The access route for news media to the Art Gallery inter-agency briefing has changed. Media must now access the Art Gallery through the cordon at the Bealey Avenue/Montreal Street corner. Montreal...
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Please note that an inter-agency media briefing is taking place on Saturday, 26 February at 9.30am in Christchurch. Christchurch Police Media: 027 4320 960 ChchPoliceMediaLiason@police.govt.nzMore
Police have today released the names of two further confirmed victims of Tuesday's Christchurch earthquake. They are: Jeff Pelesa SANFT, age 32 of Christchurch. Andrew Christian Ross CRAIG, age 46...
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Police are asking the large number of motorists heading into and out of Christchurch today and over the weekend to drive with care. National Manager Road Policing Superintendent Paula Rose says...
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