Four further names released following Christchurch earthquake

Police have today confirmed the identities of a further four people who died in the Christchurch earthquake.

They are:

Heather Marilyn MEADOWS, 66 (female), of Christchurch
Noriko OTSUBO, 41 (female), of Japan
Brian Warrington TAYLOR, 66 (male), of Christchurch
Ayako YAMAGUCHI, 30 (female), of Japan

This brings the total number of names released to 159.