Christchurch
Witnesses describe seeing masked shooter at Linwood mosque.
Conan Young is at a mosque in Linwood, Christchurch where one of the shootings occurred. One witness told him 13 people had been injured, another said maybe five or six were injured and two to three… Audio
Christchurch shootings: National security agencies at crisis meeting in Wellington
RNZ political editor Jane Patterson says the Prime Minister is on a flight to Wellington, as national security agencies meet at police headquarters in Wellington. The Officials Committee for Domestic… Audio
Christchurch shooter ‘a very clear white supremacist’.
Security analyst Paul Buchanan says he has seen the manifesto of the alleged Christchurch shooter. "He is a very clear white supremacist who has been planning this for two years". Audio
‘He didn’t want anyone to stay alive.’
An eyewitness was in the mosque at the time of the shooting. He said the attacker was very calm, but shooting many bullets a second. He said the shooter looked like he was enjoying himself. "He didn't… Audio
Christchurch shootings: ‘He opened fire everywhere.’
Shooting witness Mohammad Jama describes a "short man" entering the mosque near Hagley Park, with a black automatic weapon wearing a helmet, glasses and was "military clothing." "He opened fire… Audio
Student protesters evacuated by police
Climate change protester Anna Christensen, 14, speaks from an Labour MP's Duncan Webb's office in Christchurch central, where she has taken refuge with her mum and others. "We're a bit nervous, but we… Audio
Christchurch shooting witness: ‘There were lots of people dying and injured.’
Eyewitness Mohammed Nazir describes hearing gunshots, running behind the mosque, and climbing over a wall to a neighbouring property, before calling police. He saw "There were lots of people dying and… Video, Audio
Christchurch shootings: Bullet wounds, abrasions and broken bones, says St John CEO
St John CEO Peter Bradley says staff are dealing with "multiple deaths and casualties." Mr Bradley says it is "still very much a fluid and dangerous situation", staff have seen "shocking injuries" and… Audio
Shooting: Student protestors take refuge in Christchurch council building, Mayor
Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel says students from a climate change rally have taken refuge inside the city council building, which is on lockdown. She says it's important that people remain calm… Audio
Linwood Ave mosque shooting witnesses: “they’re all pretty shaken up.”
Christchurch reporter Conan Young has spoken to witnesses of the shootings at the Linwood Ave mosque. He says they're "all pretty shaken up." One witness says shooting began "right in the middle of… Audio
PM speaks to media "This is one of New Zealand’s darkest days"
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on has described the shootings as being "one of New Zealand's darkest days". Ms Ardern has confirmed multiple scenes are involved, and one person is in custody. The… Video, Audio
Active shooter incident in Christchurch
Checkpoint is live in Christchurch where there has been multiple fatalities at two mosques. Reporter Logan Church has the latest. Video, Audio
25 confirmed cases of measles in Canterbury
Nine thousand extra doses of a measles vaccine are due to arrive in Canterbury tomorrow as the number of confirmed cases rises to 25. Medical officer of health Dr Ramon Pink joins Checkpoint live. Audio
Christchurch Town Hall reopens for first post-quake concert
Drum and bass band Shapeshifter have headed home to team up with Christchurch Symphony Orchestra for the first post-quake concert at the repaired Christchurch Town Hall. Audio
Chch police to remain armed until wanted man arrested
Canterbury police say the decision to carry firearms is due to heightened risk, but their reaction has raised questions about how often New Zealand police could carry firearms in the future. Audio
Govt announces new mental health facilities for Christchurch
Most mental health services in Christchurch's decaying Princess Margaret Hospital will move into new purpose built facilities by 2022. Audio
Lime to add 300 more e-scooters to Christchurch footpaths
Lime has won a big victory today in Christchurch, with the city council agreeing to boost scooter numbers from 700 to 1000. This comes not long after the scooters were removed from Dunedin and… Video, Audio
Man shot by police allegedly fired at officers twice before
The man who sparked a shoot-out with police in Christchurch last night was on the run after allegedly firing at officers on two previous occasions. He is in a serious but stable condition after police… Video, Audio
Rest home residents squeezed out by new development
The owners of a Christchurch retirement village say it's been a difficult decision to ask residents to leave because its new rest home can't accommodate them all but deny it's because they haven't… Video, Audio
Second Christchurch earthquake - Eight years on
Eight years ago today Christchurch was shaken to its core, as a second major earthquake hit. Audio
