Canterbury
US ambassador: 'We're 100 percent behind efforts to help'
US Ambassador to New Zealand Scott Brown says the United States stands ready to help following yesterday's "violent terrorist attacks" in Christchurch.
Christchurch mosque shooting: Morning Report Special, 6am
It's Saturday, March 16, one day after the Christchurch mosque attacks, leaving 49 people dead and dozens wounded. Susie Ferguson is in Wellington and Guyon Espiner is in Christchurch for a special… Audio
Man in video identified by former employer
A person who worked closely with Brenton Tarrant says he is the man in a video and social media speaking about the Christchurch attacks.
'Everyone was in chaos' - Mother, daughter fled from mosque
An 18-year-old woman who fled the Deans Avenue mosque barefoot with her mother says she feels targeted, confused and unsafe. Audio
Christchurch taxi driver offers free rides
Manjinder Singh, taxi driver in Christchurch, says he hopes to help usher people out of the city centre and back to their families. A Sikh, Mr Singh says his religion is often targeted by extremists… Audio
Watch: Christchurch mosque shooting police press conferences
Police have confirmed three people are in custody and multiple car bombs have been disarmed after the shooting at two mosques in Christchurch today. Watch the two press conferences held by police this… Video
Flowers for mosques around the country
People are laying flowers outside mosques throughout the country, following the Christchurch terror attacks. Wendy and Andrew Johnson delivered flowers to the mosque near Hagley Park in Christchurch… Video, Audio
PM Jacinda Ardern: 'This can only be described as a terrorist attack'
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has offered a moving statement to those affected by the attack on two mosques in Christchurch today, which claimed 49 lives. Video
Growing for gold: from truck driving to organic vegetables
After suffering an accident 20 years ago, Chris Ashwell could no longer drive trucks. For something to do, he started planting vegetables in his back garden. Quickly, the joy of growing food blossomed… Audio
Growing for gold: from truck driving to organic vegetables
After suffering an accident 20 years ago, Chris Ashwell could no longer drive trucks. For something to do, he started planting vegetables in his back garden. Quickly, the joy of growing food blossomed…
AudioConcerns about violent white supremacists 'fell through cracks'
Security Analyst Paul Buchanan says the terrorists slipped through the cracks "and it's a failure of intelligence." He says the failure is in the lack of priority given to white supremacists. "What… Audio
Omega Lamb Project
A group supplying lamb to some Michelin star restaurants is looking to recruit more farmers as it aims to scale up production. Te Mana Lamb is bred in the New Zealand high country and costs about 50… Audio
Omega Lamb Project
A group supplying lamb to some Michelin star restaurants is looking to recruit more farmers as it aims to scale up production. Te Mana Lamb is bred in the New Zealand high country and costs about 50…
AudioTurning wool into cat food
Dr Santanu Deb-Choudhury and his team at AgResearch have found that proteins from sheep wool fibre can help improve the digestive health of cats. Audio
Turning wool into cat food
Dr Santanu Deb-Choudhury and his team at AgResearch have found that proteins from sheep wool fibre can help improve the digestive health of cats.
Audio'He started to shoot them ... he didn't want anyone to stay alive'
An eyewitness said the shooter in the mosque near Hagley Park was "very calm", and was short, had covered his face and was wearing an army uniform. Video, Audio
Death toll rises to 49 in Christchurch
The death toll after the Christchurch shootings is now 49. Police Commissioner Mike Bush has described the terror attacks as an "unprecedented and abhorrent event." He says 41 people were killed at… Video, Audio
'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
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
