Mosque Shooting
'I think the shock is still growing' - Sir Bob Parker
Former Christchurch Mayor Sir Bob Parker says the feeling in Christchurch is eerily reminiscent of the Christchurch earthquakes, and describes seeing a white Toyota van with a single male occupant… Audio
'They don't know if their loved ones are dead or alive'
Former president of the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand Javed Khan. He says a lot of people from his community are really distressed, and don't know if their loved ones are dead or… Audio
Controlled explosions at Auckland's Britomart
RNZ Checkpoint's Alex Perrotet is at Britomart, in central Auckland, where there have been three controlled explosions this evening. Police say the explosions, of what appear to be bags filled with… Audio
Significant security presence at Christchurch Hospital - CEO
The CEO of the Canterbury District Health Board, David Meates, speaks to RNZ Checkpoint's Lisa Owen about the situation at medical facilities across Christchurch. He says there is a significant… Audio
Police focus on Dunedin car
There is a strong police and armed offenders squad presence on a suburban Dunedin street, RNZ reporter Tim Brown says. A vehicle of interest, in the suburb of Waverly, may be related to one of the… Audio
48 with gunshot wounds at Christchurch Hospital
Health Correspondent Karen Brown says 48 patients are at Christchurch hospital with gunshot wound injuries ranging from critical to minor. Additional patients with gunshot injuries are at other… Audio
Forty dead in Christchurch terror attack - PM
Forty people have died in a terror attack at two Christchurch mosques today, says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. "This is unprecedented, unlike anything we've seen before". Ms Ardern says New Zealand… Video, Audio
Support for mosques around the country
Mosques around the country have been advised to close after the mass shooting in Christchurch today. But people are expressing their support with flowers at mosques around New Zealand, with many… Audio
'The question is how did it happen?' Gerry Brownlee says
MP for Ilam, Christchurch, Gerry Brownlee says we have to be "careful not to think this is the new norm", and the whole of New Zealand is going to be shocked by the mass shootings. 'The question is… Audio
Christchurch mosque shooting - Mark Nichols
Mark Nichols, manager of Premium Tyres and Auto in Linwood Avenue. Audio
Christchurch mosque shooting - Conan Young
RNZ Reporter Conan Young from just near the Lynwood Avenue mosque. Audio
Christchurch mosque shooting - Phil Pennington
RNZ Reporter Phil Pennington at Wellington news room Audio
Christchurch mosque shooting - Andrew Read
Andrew Read is in lock down about 200-metres from Mosque near Hagley Park. Audio
Christchurch mosque shooting - Hazim Arafeh
Former president of the Muslim Federation Hazim Arafeh. Audio
Christchurch mosque shooting - Blair Dravitski
Head of Lynwood Avenue school Blair Dravitski. Audio
Christchurch mosque shooting - Andrew Turner
Deputy Mayor of Christchurch Andrew Turner updates us on the situation. Audio
Christchurch mosque shooting - Conan Young
RNZ Reporter Conan Young from near the Lynwood Avenue mosque. Audio
Christchurch mosque shooting - Maysoon Sanama
The Manager of the An-Nur Early Childhood centre in Wigram, Maysoon Sanama says parents have told her that up to 30 people have been shot at the mosque. Audio