Expect to see armed police in some locations around Christchurch this weekend. Photo: Geoff SloanPolice numbers have been beefed up in Christchurch ahead of Sunday's March 15 memorial service with armed officers set to patrol parts of the city. Commissioner Mike Bush said they will be at commemorative events to mark the one-year anniversary of the terror attacks. "In some locations officers will be armed." Commissioner Bush said he will attend the service on Sunday at Horncastle Arena to honour those injured and killed.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 13, 2020 01:52 UTC