Canterbury
Suburbs win breaks long-standing finals drought
Auckland club Eastern Suburbs have earned their first shot at a national league title in nearly five decades after edging Canterbury United 1-0 in the first national football premiership semi-final.
How Christchurch’s assault has made a mark on our media
The attack in Christchurch has forced our news media to rethink the way they work, whose voices they amplify and why. Telcos, bloggers, advertisers and the government have also reacted in ways that… Video, Audio
How Christchurch’s assault has made a mark on our media
The attack in Christchurch has forced our news media to rethink the way they work, whose voices they amplify and why. Telcos, bloggers, advertisers and the government have also reacted in ways that…
Video, AudioPrayers as those who belong reclaim their mosque
First Person - There's fresh paint on the walls, but the new carpet hasn't arrived yet. John Gerritsen visits the Al Noor Mosque as it reopens its doors, and is reclaimed by its community.
Unwanted spuds become Tuahiwi Gold
After suffering an accident 20 years ago Chris Ashwell could no longer drive trucks so, for something to do, he started planting vegetables in his back garden. The joy of growing food quickly turned… Audio
Unwanted spuds become Tuahiwi Gold
After suffering an accident 20 years ago Chris Ashwell could no longer drive trucks so, for something to do, he started planting vegetables in his back garden. The joy of growing food quickly turned…
AudioNZ observes 2 minutes' silence after Chch terror attacks
Thousands of New Zealanders converged on Hagley Park in Christchurch this afternoon to show unity to the Muslim community gathered for their Friday prayers. Our reporter Andrew McRae was there. Video, Audio
Christchurch shooting victims laid to rest in mass burial
Twenty-six people who died in the mosque attacks are being buried in Christchurch's Memorial Park Cemetery this afternoon. The families have allowed media to observe. Our reporter Logan Church joins… Video, Audio
‘Hate will be undone, and love will redeem us’
Imam Gamal Fouda told thousands of people gathered at Hagley Park in Christchurch today that those killed were not just martyrs of Islam, but martyrs of New Zealand. Video, Audio
One week commemoration of Mosque attacks
The whole country has spent time this afternoon honouring those who died in the Christchurch mosque attacks. We hear what the Panelists did to mark the occasion. As we heard about what was going on… Audio
Day of reflection a week on from mosque attacks: 'People's opinions will change'
Christchurch people are hoping to find solidarity, hope and love today when they mark a week since the deadly mosque attacks in their city. Video
Christchurch shooting call to prayer broadcast
Susie Ferguson hosts RNZ's coverage of the ceremony live from Christchurch, which will feature a call to prayer at 1.30pm sharp, and concludes at 2pm. Audio
Reflections on Christchurch mosques' tragedy
With Christchurch City Councillor, Raf Manji , Ikhlaq Kashkari, President of the NZ Muslim Association, speaking to us from the country's oldest Mosque and Okirano Tilaia, Head boy of Cashmere High… Audio
Heartbroken mosque founder: 'We feel secure. We trust the NZ society'
The man who built the Al Noor Mosque will return to pray today, even though he says it's now been smeared with blood.
Random hugs lift spirits at time of loss
People seeking comfort on the streets of Christchurch could find it in the hugs of strangers yesterday.
Floral tributes continue at the Botanic Garden
Tens of thousands of flowers from bouquets and wreaths, to bunches of flowers from home gardens line the wall in the Botanic Garden. Audio
"Hello, brother" - ChCh victim Haji-Daoud Nabi laid to rest
The Christchurch terror victim who welcomed the shooter with the words ‘Hello brother’ as he approached Al Noor Mosque was laid to rest today. Haji-Daoud Nabi's son Yama told RNZ reporter Katie… Video, Audio
Auckland's Muslim community thank first responders
Bashir Raymid Khan travelled from Auckland with other members of the Muslim community to express his gratitude to the police and first responders. Video, Audio
Responses to the newly announced gun ban
The prime minister signalled the crackdown less than 24 hours after the Christchurch terror attacks. So how are the details of the announcement being received? Audio
Police minister Stuart Nash on police naming error and gun ban
Police minister Stuart Nash speaks on the police error that saw an incorrect victim name included in the charging document. Video, Audio
