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In response to a serious ongoing firearms incident in Christchurch all Christchurch schools have been placed into lockdown. Police urge anyone in central Christchurch to stay off the streets and report any suspicious behaviour immediately to 111.

1/2 A serious and evolving situation is occurring in Christchurch with an active shooter.Police are responding with its full capability to manage the situation, but the risk environment remains extremely high.Police recommend that residents across Christchurch remain off...

2/2 ... off the streets and indoors until further notice. Christchurch schools will be locked down until further notice.Police thanks the public for their cooperation and will provide further updates to keep residents informed.

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1/5 Police is responding to a very serious and tragic incident involving an active shooter in central Christchurch. One person is in custody, however Police believe there may be other offenders.... This is an evolving incident and we are working to confirm the facts...

2/5 however we can confirm there have been a number of fatalities. Police is currently at a number of scenes. We understand that there will be many anxious people but I can assure New Zealanders that Police is doing all it can to resolve this incident.

3/5 We urge New Zealanders to stay vigilant and report any suspicious behaviour immediately to 111. We are mobilising resources nationally and support is being brought into the District. We are still working to resolve this incident and we continue to urge Christchurch...

4/5 ...residents to stay inside. We ask all mosques nationally to shut their doors, and advise that people refrain from visiting these premises until further notice.

5/5 There will be a media stand-up at 5pm today at the Royal Society Te Aparangi on Turnbull Street, Thorndon, Wellington.

Police are aware there is extremely distressing footage relating to the incident in Christchurch circulating online. We would strongly urge that the link not be shared. We are working to have any footage removed.

1/4 Due to the ongoing serious firearms incident in Central Christchurch Police would like to remind all parents and caregivers that schools across the city remain in lock down.There is no timeframe at this stage for when the lock down will be lifted. The children are being...

2/4 taken care of by schools. On advice from Police, schools will communicate directly with parents when the lock down is lifted.The safety of the community is our priority.

3/4 We will provide updates on the incident as and when they are available and you can get these on our Facebook (link is external) page and website.

4/4 Media please note the stand up with Commissioner Mike Bush has been pushed back to 5.30pm. This will be held at the Royal Society on Turnbull Street, Thorndon, Wellington.

Police can now confirm the lock down of schools throughout Christchurch has been lifted. We would like to reassure members of the public that there is a large Police presence in the city and the safety of the community is our priority.

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1/6 Police continue to respond to an ongoing serious and tragic firearms incident in Christchurch.The incident remains fluid and information is still coming to hand.We can confirm that Police have been dealing with two shootings at two mosques in Christchurch...

2/6 ...one at Deans Avenue and one at Linwood Avenue. Those locations remain locked down.We can confirm there have been a number of fatalities. We cannot at this stage confirm the precise number but it is significant. So far, four people, three men and a woman, have been taken...

3/6 into custody after being apprehended by Police. We are speaking with those people.Police are still treating this incident as ongoing and Christchurch residents are strongly urged to stay indoors and keep safe, and monitor the Police website and social media for further...

4/6 ...information. We continue to utilise every possible resource to resolve the situation.Police work with a number of agencies in preparation for events of this nature and we have plans and procedures in place which we are following. We are receiving assistance from NZDF...

5/6 Ambulance, Fire and Emergency NZ, and wider Government.At this stage we will not be discussing the offenders’ possible motivations or the causes of this incident. We have asked all mosques nationally to shut their doors, and advise that people refrain from visiting

6/6 ... these premises until further notice.The lock down of schools through Christchurch has been lifted.We thank the public for their ongoing cooperation.We would like to reassure members of the public that there is a large Police presence in the city.

... and the safety of the community is our priority.We will provide further information as we are able. We will provide further information as we are able.

1/6 Police wish to notify the public of the Restoring Family Links (RFL) website where people can register missing persons or register themselves as alive. Police have asked Red Cross to activate the website due to the serious firearms incident in Christchurch.

2/6 The RFL website is a tool where the public can self-register they are alive so family and friends know they are safe. Members of the public can also register missing persons. Police will be working with New Zealand Red Cross who is managing the website, making all...

3/6 ...appropriate enquiries to find missing persons. People will have the option to make this information visible to the public or kept private when they fill out the required form. People living in New Zealand can also register missing persons on 0800 115 019.

4/6 A member of Police will contact you if you register a missing person.

5/6 We encourage members of the public to continue to contact family and friends through their own means to confirm their welfare.

6/6 Police want to ensure the public we are doing everything possible to resolve this incident. We will provide updates on the incident as and when they are available. You can access the RFL website here: familylinks.icrc.org/new-zealand/en…

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1/9 Police continue to deal with what is an unprecedented event for New Zealand. The loss of life and the number of those who have been injured is tragic.
As the Prime Minister has stated, this has been designated a terrorist attack.

2/9 This has been an abhorrent event and my thoughts are with all of those affected in Christchurch. Be assured NZ Police stand with you all tonight.
We now know that 49 people have been killed in the attacks, 41 people at the Deans Avenue mosque, and seven…

3/9 …at the Linwood Avenue mosque. One person died in hospital.
The number of those being treated in hospital has been updated to 48 people.
A 28-year-old man has been charged with murder and is due to appear in the Christchurch District Court tomorrow morning.

4/9 Two others remain in custody. Another person was arrested earlier today however that was not related to these events.
This is still an ongoing situation and Police has a significant number of staff on the ground in Christchurch.

5/9 We are unable at this stage to provide details about matters leading up to the attacks. It is very early days and these matters will form part of the investigation.
There is an increased Police presence across Christchurch and surrounding areas.

6/9 Our priority is to keep all New Zealanders safe.
There are community events planned across the country this weekend and there will be a visible Police presence at these events for safety and reassurance.
We thank the public…

7/9 …for their ongoing co-operation and we would like to reassure members of the public that a large Police presence will remain in the city for the time being. The safety of the community is our priority.

8/9 Police wish to notify the public of the Restoring Family Links (RFL) website where people can register missing persons or register themselves as alive. People living in New Zealand can also register missing persons on 0800 115 019.

9/9 Information will continue to be provided as it becomes available.
Our thoughts remain with all of those affected.
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1/2 Police are currently in attendance at a property on
Somerville Street, Dunedin. This is a location of interest in relation to the
serious firearms incident in Christchurch today.

Evacuations of properties in the immediate area have taken place
as a precaution.

2/2 Alternative accommodation has been provided for residents
requiring it and cordons are in place in the Somerville Street and Everton Road
area.

There is no further information available at this time.