Checkpoint

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… Read more Audio

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… Read more Audio

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… Read more Audio

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… Read more Audio

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… Read more Audio

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… Read more Audio

"In due course there will be serious questions in a constructive way... it's too soon for that," says National leader Simon Bridges, from his Tauranga home. "This is a horrific day for New Zealand". Audio

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… Read more Audio

Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says "the worst of the world, for the first time, has visited our shores and we're never going to be the same again." Mr Peters says his heart is with the victims… Read more Audio