Canterbury Region
Use of Eagle helicopter could have saved lives during terror attack, inquest hears
A senior sergeant who responded to Linwood Islamic Centre during the Christchurch terror attack said lives could have been saved if the police Eagle helicopter was available, an inquest has heard.
New radio network will help with multi-agency communication, inquest hears
Poor communication between police and paramedics has emerged as a key issue in the inquest into the murder of 51 worshippers at Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Islamic Centre on 15 March 2019.
Wife of terror attack victim forced to leave dying husband
Saira Patel told the Christchurch terror attack inquest that not being with her husband in his final moments still distresses her to this day.
Christchurch terror attack inquest: Chaotic St John leadership call played in court
The call shows St John still believed only four or five people had been injured more than 20 minutes after first shooting began.
St John ill-equipped to deal with Christchurch terror attack - expert
A counter-terrorism expert says St John needed to have a plan and training for a terror attack because "you don't learn to dance the night of the ball".
'I am sorry': St John dispatcher apologises for mistake during terror attack response
Armed Offenders Squad members rushed to Christchurch Hospital's ED in the middle of the terror attack response after a false report by a St John staffer that a shooting was taking place there.
'Absolute despair': AOS desperate for St John assistance at scene of terror attack
A senior police tactical operator told the inquest he contemplated going to St John himself to ask them to have paramedics attend Al Noor Mosque.
'Nothing comparable' to scene inside Linwood mosque, doctor tells inquest
The scene at the Linwood Islamic Centre following the Christchurch terror attacks was unlike anything he had been confronted by before, a community doctor who rushed to help wounded worshippers says.
Culture 101: Ōtautahi’s great inner-city cultural revitalisation
More than a decade after the devastating quakes, Culture 101 spoke to a panel about the cultural renewal of the Christchurch CBD. Audio
Big tour buses banned from 'most stunning' views of Aotearoa
Tour bus access to one of the best views in New Zealand is being restricted due to safety concerns.
The Turning Point | Episode 2: Felicity
Felicity introduces us to Arowhenua Native Nursery, growing plants and growing skillful kaimahi with firm roots in their marae. The team’s mission? Restore the Rangitata awa. Video
One dead and rail line closed after crash in Selwyn
The two-vehicle crash happened on Main South Road in Selwyn on Friday afternoon.
Thousands turn out to see best bulls and heroic hogs
A scorching day in the Garden City brought masses of people to the second day of the New Zealand Agricultural Show. Audio
'Keep Christchurch safe': Mission for police on day of terror attack revealed
Dramatic recordings of police radio communications as the mosque attacks unfolded capture officers scrambling to respond have been played in the inquest into the shootings.
'Always a risk' of an attack at places of worship - senior police officer
A senior policeman has told the Christchurch mosque inquest that there is always a risk of attacks at New Zealand places of worship.
Paramedics pulled over for 6 minutes en route to Linwood Islamic Centre following terror attack
Paramedics spent more than six minutes parked and needed to be convinced to proceed to Linwood Islamic Centre, an Australian police officer says.
Terror attack inquest: Medic not aware of 'load and go' strategy
An AOS medic says he was not aware of a "load and go" strategy to help worshippers shot in the terror attack at Christchurch's Linwood Islamic Centre, because ambulances were so stretched.
Police used own vehicles to take bullet-injured victims to hospital
Police officers used their own vehicles to take people shot at Christchurch's Linwood Islamic Centre to hospital because they knew ambulance resources were limited, an inquest has heard.
'They needed a hospital': Paramedic breaks down talking about terror attack survivors
Craig Stockdale broke down in tears describing trying to treat worshippers who needed surgeons, not paramedics, after being shot at Christchurch's Al Noor Mosque.
Paramedic responds to criticism they were slow to act in wake of terror attack
Craig Stockdale has told the Coroners Court ambulances "were not simply stopped" on Deans Avenue despite evidence given by police officers.
