Sharp shooters and elite police from Australia have flown to Christchurch to bolster an "unprecedented" security operation safeguarding the memorial to those killed in the terror attack. Amongst them are believed to be world leaders, including Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, senior government ministers and Middle Eastern royalty. STACY SQUIRES/STUFF Security in Christchurch is at an unprecedented level ahead of Friday's National Memorial Service. Kai Schwoerer Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern told media in Christchurch on Thursday that 59 countries would be represented at the memorial service on Friday. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Thursday afternoon diplomatic representatives from 59 countries would attend the memorial service.

Source: Stuff March 28, 2019 05:37 UTC