Christchurch Terror Attacks

The man accused of murder following the death of 49 people in the Christchurch terror attacks had a "category A" gun licence.

Dunedin's Muslim community is in shock following the mass shooting in Christchurch.

A 28-year-old man will appear in court this morning charged with murder following the terror attack which killed dozens of people in Christchurch.

A man facing a murder charge for the terrorist attack on two Christchurch mosques may have been living in Dunedin for some time.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she was advised that the primary perpetrator of the terror attacks in Christchurch had used five guns. Video

Surgical teams in Christchurch have operated throughout the night on people injured in the mosque shootings.

Leaders around the world have expressed sorrow and condemnation of the killing of 49 people in the terror attack on two Christchurch mosques.

Several major events around the country will not be going ahead today following the attacks.

Forty-nine people have been killed and 48 injured after two mass shootings at Christchurch mosques on Friday.

Part of a cordoned off Dunedin street has now been evacuated and police are in attendance in connection with the Christchurch mosque shooting.

US Ambassador to New Zealand Scott Brown says the United States stands ready to help following yesterday's "violent terrorist attacks" in Christchurch.

A person who worked closely with Brenton Tarrant says he is the man in a video and social media speaking about the Christchurch attacks.

An 18-year-old woman who fled the Deans Avenue mosque barefoot with her mother says she feels targeted, confused and unsafe. Audio

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

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

As the country reels from the mosque attack in Christchurch, the Muslim community is banding together in support, but staying away from mosques.

Questions are already being asked about what knowledge New Zealand's intelligence and security services had of those behind the attacks in Christchurch.