Terror Attacks
Calling Home: Mia Ayoub in El Gouna, Egypt
Former North Shore resident Mia Ayoub spent her formative years in Egypt before moving to New Zealand with her family when she was eight. But she always thought she'd return to the country of her… Audio, Gallery
Calling Home: Dawn O'Connor in Brussels
West Aucklander Dawn O'Connor lives in Brussels, Belgium, where she has been based since 2018. She joins Jim for Calling Home. Audio
Afghanistan: Dozens killed in Kabul Airport explosions
Two explosions just outside Kabul's overcrowded international airport have killed at least 60 people, with US soldiers and Afghan civilians including children among the victims.
More than 140 people… Audio
Mosque attack sentencing begins today
This morning the sentencing of the man responsible for the March 15 terror attacks gets underway in Christchurch. Audio
Sri Lanka -The New Climate of Fear (BBC)
The Easter bomb attacks in Sri Lanka - targeting churches and international hotels - horrified the island. The BBC's Jill McGivering investigates the growing climate of fear now driving many Muslims…
New gun control lobby group launches in Wellington
A new group lobbying for tighter gun laws wants a mandatory firearms register, a ban on all semi-automatic weapons and gun licences that have to be renewed every three years instead of 10. Audio
US Ambassador on why US didn't sign the Christchurch Call
The US has snubbed the Christchurch Call, saying that while it endorses its overarching goals, it cannot sign up to the pledge. Political reporter Yvette McCullogh asked US Ambassador to NZ, Scott… Audio
PM: No evidence Chch shootings linked to Sri Lanka attacks
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has denied suggestions that the Sri Lankan terror attacks are linked to the deadly shootings in Christchurch. She says at this stage there is no evidence to suggest the… Video, Audio
Prayers return to Linwood mosque, three weeks after shooting
Today was the first time Friday prayers were held at Linwood Mosque, three weeks after the shooting. Checkpoint reporter Logan Church joined them at the masjid. Video, Audio
The lasting impacts for children of Christchurch shootings
Psychologist and disaster mental health expert Sarb Johal discusses the likely lasting impacts of the Christchurch terror attacks on children and adolescents. How do children and young people who may… Audio
Chch terrorist attacks followed by grief, kindness, compassion
A week after a gunman stormed inside two Christchurch mosques, killing dozens of people, New Zealanders have united, gaining strength from each other while they grieve as a nation. We look back at an… Video, Audio
Chch teen recalls terror attack that killed father, brother
A 13-year-old Syrian boy wounded at the Al Noor mosque on Deans Avenue says he wishes his brother and father survived instead of him. Zaid Mustafa's 16-year-old brother Hamza and his father Khaled… Video, Audio
Anthony Mundine: Faith will help healing process
Australian boxer and former NRL player Anthony Mundine is in Christchurch, where he visited the wounded in hospital and attended services for those who died last Friday. Video, Audio
Islam ‘is a brotherhood and sisterhood’
An Australian man has travelled to Christchurch to pay his respects to the Muslim community, despite not knowing anyone in the southern city. He spoke with Nita Blake-Persen from Hagley Park. Video, Audio
NZ 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
Chch accused killer interviewed by police before gun licence issued
Police have confirmed the correct process was followed in issuing the firearms licence to the accused gunman. But what about the loopholes that existed in the law? Were they obvious and could have… Video, Audio
Vigils held across NZ to mark week since Chch terror attacks
Religious and civic leaders have gathered with thousands of members of the public at the Al Jamie Mosque in Ponsonby, Auckland, as it opens its door during its Friday prayers. Video, Audio
Jordan's Prince El Hassan Bin Talal: NZ showing solidarity and 'oneness'
Jordan's Prince El Hassan Bin Talal is in New Zealand visiting his citizens who survived the Christchurch terrorist attack. He told political reporter Craig McCulloch populism and extremism is not… Video, Audio
Auckland mosques welcome all faiths to prayer sessions
Four of Auckland's mosques are currently holding prayer sessions open to the public. As well as prayers there'll be speeches by leaders of other religious groups and civic leaders. New Zealand Muslim… 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