Timothy Brown
Crown calls for Court of Appeal to dismiss terrorists appeal
The crown has called for the Court of Appeal to dismiss the application filed by the terrorist who massacred 51 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques, saying it lacks substance and has no merit… Audio
Crown to make case against Christchurch mosque killer appeal
Australian white supremacist Brenton Tarrant wants the Court of Appeal to overturn his convictions and sentence for the shootings at Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Islamic Centre. Timothy Brown was in… Audio
Court of Appeal hears from two further lawyers of Christchurch terrorist
The Court of Appeal has heard from two further lawyers who represented the white supremacist terrorist who massacred 51 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques. Australian Brenton Tarrant is serving a… Audio
Christchurch mosque killer appeal hearing continues
The lawyers who represented the Christchurch mosque killer have raised questions about the terrorist's evidence to the Court of Appeal. Timothy Brown reports. Audio
Christchurch terrorist's lawyers outline different version of events
The lawyers who represented the white supremacist terrorist who massacred 51 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques have given evidence to the Court of Appeal today - and outlined a very different… Audio
Court to hear from mosque terrorist's lawyers
The Court of Appeal will today hear from the lawyers who were poised to act at trial for Brenton Tarrant, until he abruptly changed his pleas to guilty and dismissed them. Timothy Brown reports. Audio
Christchurch terrorist claims remorse was caused by prison conditions
The terrorist who murdered 51 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques has made his first public remarks since the attack, claiming any remorse was irrationality caused by his prison conditions… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 9th February
This morning we spoke to the prime minister, Christopher Luxon, plus the Transport minister Chris Bishop joined us as repairs to roads hit by severe weather continue; It's a big week for Auckland… Audio
Christchurch mosque shooter seeking to appeal convictions
A hearing begins in the Court of Appeal this morning to determine if the white supremacist who murdered 51 people in the Christchurch terror attacks can vacate his guilty pleas and stand trial. Our… Audio
Teens grieving parents left with questions after coroner's ruling
This story deals with suicide and mental health. The parents of a Tauranga teenager who took her own life are calling for improvements to the country's mental health system. 16-year-old Maddie Hall… Audio
Clayton Weatherston to appear before Parole Board
The man responsible for the horrific murder of Sophie Elliott, will appear before the Parole Board for the first time today. Timothy Brown spoke to Sophie's father. Audio
Low rate of prosecution following inquiry into abuse in care
Police have prosecuted fewer than one in ten of the cases referred from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care. Timothy Brown reports. Audio
Water Fight Part 1: Canterbury's nitrate emergency
A Canterbury public health researcher says the legal limit for nitrates in drinking water is too high and potentially causing pre-term births and bowel cancer. Timothy Brown reports. Audio
Gloriavale's ex-leader appealing sentence for sex offending
The disgraced former leader of Gloriavale is appealing his imprisonment for abusing girls and young women at the community. 85-year-old Howard Temple was this afternoon jailed for more than two years… Audio
Teen still has no answers following mystery medical event
Three months after fainting and waking up paralysed, a Canterbury teenager is no further ahead in finding what happened. Timothy Brown reports. Audio
Survivors of abuse in care say government promises were hollow
A year on from the Prime Minister's apology, survivors of abuse in care have fired a shot across the bows of the government, telling them their promises were hollow and their actions are failing… Audio
Day of Reflection marks year since PM’s abuse apology
A National Day of Reflection will be held today to mark one year since the Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, apologised in the house to all survivors and victims of abuse in state and faith-based… Audio
Small town war museum displaying Nazi division
A small town war museum in Canterbury has caused controversy with a display depicting a Nazi division which acted as the personal bodyguard to Adolf Hitler. But the private museum's owner and locals… Audio
Employers respond to claims they’re crying out for teen workers
Timothy Brown asks Canterbury employers if they are "crying out" for teenage workers following claims from the prime minister. Audio
International Tree Climbing Champs hit Christchurch
Fancy diving between branches at the top of a tree? Well the International Tree Climbing Championships may be just the thing for you. While tree climbing may elicit childhood memories - this is… Audio