Flowers have been placed at the mosque in Clyde St in Dunedin. Photo: Christine O'ConnorDunedin mayor Dave Cull said the city stood united with the Muslim community after the horrific events in Christchurch. "I want to reassure the Dunedin community, and particularly our Muslim community, that we stand united with them.'' Southern District Health Board is ready and able to help Canterbury DHB cope in the aftermath of today's mass shooting if necessary, chief executive Chris Fleming said. "The team in Canterbury is well set up and experienced to manage an emergency response.''

Source: Otago Daily Times March 15, 2019 04:41 UTC