Christchurch Shootings
Episode 8: The Closing Chapter - Widows of Shuhada
A year has passed since the massacre. The widows reflect on the gunman, making this podcast series, and starting a new chapter of their vastly-different lives. Audio
Independent reviewer to help get money to mosque victims
Raf Manji talks about his job as independent advisor to ensure the Christchurch mosque shooting victims are geting the funds from a foundation which received 11 million dollars in donations to help… Audio
Christchurch mosque attack: lessons for government
Raf Manji is an independent adviser to the Christchurch Foundation, who was tasked with consulting the Mosque shooting bereaved and victims and recommending how the money should be distributed. Since… Audio
Christchurch mosque bullet injured lives with 'constant pain'
Sheikh Hasan Rubel was shot three times inside the Al Noor Mosque on Deans Ave. The 34-year-old accountant suffered injuries to his stomach, legs and feet and spent ten weeks in hospital, and has had… Audio
Christchurch mosque victim: 'Young widows need ongoing support'
Shadia Amin's 68-year-old husband Ahmed Abdel-Ghany died at the Al Noor Mosque. Her son, Omar, was late to Friday prayers, otherwise he too could have been a victim. Shadia and Ahmed came to New… Audio
Christchurch mosque widow thanks New Zealand
The Christchurch Foundation has announced how it will distribute $9 million donated to the victims of the mosque shootings. It's just over eight months since a lone gunman killed 51 people at two… Audio
Where will accused mosque shooter's trial be held?
The accused mosque shooter's terror trial is still due to take place next year but exactly where and when is still up in the air.
Brenton Tarrant has pleaded not guilty to murdering 51 Muslim… Audio
Accused mosque shooter's letter: Lawyer urges against knee-jerk reaction
The government is being urged not to make a knee jerk legal reaction to revelations that the accused Christchurch gunman was able to pen and send a letter to an overseas supporter.
The Corrections… Audio
Govt proposes sweeping changes to gun licensing regime
Major reforms to New Zealand's gun laws were flagged in the wake of the Christchurch shootings, with the details announced by the Prime Minister today. They include a national firearms register and… Audio
How Tarrant will get a trial, not a platform
How will New Zealand stop white supremacy ideology being broadcast from the dock when the man accused of the Christchurch mosque shooting is put on trial? Audio
Christchurch council approves $3m for multicultural hub
Christchurch City Council has approved funding for a multicultural hub which was first proposed three years ago. Checkpoint reporter Logan Church has the story. Video, Audio
Accused mosque gunman faces terrorism charge
The accused mosque gunman will be able to give evidence and read his manifesto during his trial, now he's charged with engaging in terrorism, Bill Hodge says. The law professor told Checkpoint it's a… Video, Audio
High-tech cameras at mosque reassure worshippers, concern privacy experts
High-tech security cameras that can automatically detect any active shooters, are to be installed at the gates of the Al Noor mosque next month - following the Christchurch terror attacks. Video, Audio
Heightened security at mosques as Ramadan begins
A former New Zealand Army Major is helping to boost security measures at mosques across the country, as Muslims prepare for the holiest month in their calendar. Audio
"Hate will fail to divide us" - Prince William delivers message of hope
Prince William has delivered a message of hope in the wake of the Christchurch terror attacks -- saying "hate will fail to divide us." He was speaking ath the Al Noor mosque on the second and final… Video, Audio
26,000 sign petition to keep Crusaders’ name
A petition by lifelong Crusaders' fan Shane Cannons to keep the Super Rugby team's name has garnered more than 26,000 signatures. He told our reporter Brooke Jenner why he's opposed to a name change. Audio
Some Auckland ANZAC services cancelled in wake of mosque attacks
Two thirds of Auckland's Anzac Day commemorative events have been ditched this year because of security concerns in the wake of the Christchurch mosque attacks. RSA National President BJ Clark spoke… Audio
National wants gun law broadened to include more groups
The National Party is pushing for gun law exemptions to be broadened to more groups as the legislation banning most semi-automatic weapons continues its rapid progress through Parliament. Audio
'It's very hard to ask for the money' - families of mosque victims struggling
Some family members of the mosque shooting victims are struggling to make ends meet, as they're not eligible for ACC cover. So what's happened to the millions of dollars raised by the public in the… Audio
PM outlines terms of reference for mosque attacks inquiry
The prime minister says no stone will be left unturned in the Royal Commission into the Christchurch mosque attacks. Jacinda Ardern outlined the terms of reference at her weekly post-Cabinet media… Audio