New Zealand increases level of security threats to high

In connection with the shooting in Christchurch, that killed 40 people, the level of security threats in the country has been increased to high, Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern has said.

"Our national level of security threat has been raised from low to high," Ardern said.

At least 27 people were killed, another 40 were injured as a result of the shooting by unknown persons in Christchurch mosques, New Zealand. Four suspects, including an Australian citizen, were detained in connection with the attack.