Timothy Brown
Survivors head to Parliament to hear apology
RNZ's Timothy Brown has reported on some of the horrific abuse suffered by those in the care of state and faith-based institutions and he has been speaking to survivors ahead of the apology. Brown… Audio
Survivors say torture in psychiatric system widespread
A day out from the national apology for abuse in care, survivors say torture in New Zealand's psychiatric system was widespread and not just limited to the children in Lake Alice. Timothy Brown has… Audio
Gaps in gun laws before March 15, 2019, laid bare in hearing
The glaring gaps in the country's gun laws prior to the Christchurch terror attack have been laid bare at a coroners hearing over the last three weeks. The second-phase inquest into the 51 worshippers… Audio
Concern raised about firearms licenses in mosque attack inquest
Would someone like Brenton Tarrant be able to get a firearms licence today? This is the question at the heart of the second-phase inquest into the 51 worshippers murdered at Al Noor Mosque and Linwood… Audio
Expertise of two witnesses called into question during inquest
The expertise of two witnesses at the inquest of the 51 worshippers murdered in the Christchurch mosque attacks in March 2019 have been called into question this week. Timothy Brown filed this report.
…Terrorist's sister gives evidence at inquest
The sister of the Christchurch mosque gunman says she wouldn't have got in the way of Brenton Tarrant obtaining a firearms licence. Reporter Timothy Brown spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Sister of Christchurch terrorist speaks at inquest
The sister of the Christchurch terrorist said he idolised Adolf Hitler and admired British fascist Oswald Mosley. At the inquest into the murder of 51 worshippers at Al Noor Mosque and the Linwood… Audio
Terrorist's gun licence referees give evidence at inquest
An image of a Swastika was found on the phone of the person who acted as the closest referee for Brenton Tarrant's firearms licence application. The terrorist also sent the person - referred to in… Audio
Gun licence referees for Christchurch terrorist give evidence at inquest
The inquest into the murder of 51 worshippers at Al Noor Mosque and the Linwood Islamic Centre in March 2019, has heard that one of the Christchurch terrorist's gun licence referees told a vetting… Audio
Terrorist's lies to obtain guns in focus during inquest
A court has been told the mosque terrorist's lies and determination to obtain guns and kill worshippers was a perfect storm of evil. Timothy Brown was in court. Audio
Inquest how Christchurch Mosque terrorist obtained firearms begins
The terrorist who carried out the massacres at Al Noor Mosque and the Linwood Islamic Centre obtained his firearms licence and, as a result, the guns used in the slayings at a time when gun laws… Audio
Chch mosque attacks: Second phase of inquest to begin
The second-phase inquest into the deaths of the 51 worshippers massacred in the March 2019 mosque shootings begins on Tuesday in Christchurch. Reporter Timothy Brown spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Alliance Group intends to close Smithfield meat
600 jobs are almost certainly gone from Timaru after workers were told by Alliance Group today it intends to close Smithfield meat processing plant. It's a body blow for the South Canterbury community… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 27 September 2024
On today's episode hundreds of workers at Alliance Group's Smithfield meatworks in Timaru have lost their jobs under a proposal to close the processing plant. The 600 staff were called into a surprise… Audio
Timaru meatworks to close, affecting 600 jobs
Hundreds of workers at Alliance Group's Smithfield meatworks in Timaru have lost their jobs under a proposal to close the processing plant. The 600 staff were called into a surprise meeting at 11am… Audio
1 person dead and rescue operation underway after avalanche
One person is confirmed dead and a rescue operation is still underway after an avalanche in the Southern Alps. The incident in the Arrowsmith Range was reported just before 12:30. The Rescue… Audio
Abuse survivors insulted over govt limiting attendance to apology for abuse in state care
Abuse survivors say the Government's plan to limit numbers attending a national apology for abuse in state care is insulting. Timothy Brown reports. Audio
Paul Tainui had criminal psychopath traits in 2010 - Coroner
A coroner has found convicted murderer Paul Tainui would have had the traits of a criminal psychopath in 2010 but it wasn't detected when the Parole Board asked for him to be assessed. Tainui, who was… Audio
Police silent on response to Abuse in Care Inquiry findings
Police are refusing to say what, if any, work they are doing as a result of the revelations of violence and neglect exposed by the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry. Morning Report… Audio
Calls for Christchurch to investigate 9pm closing for off-licence liquor outlets
One city watching how Auckland's plan progresses is Christchurch. It's Mayor has added his voice to the call for the city to investigate 9 PM closing for off-licence liquor outlets and he's been… Audio