Alex Perrottet
Delay in returning victims’ bodies ‘totally unacceptable’
Federation of Islamic Associations of NZ spokesman Dr Anwar Ghani says it's "totally unacceptable" how long it's taking for officials to release the bodies of the mosque terror attack victims to their… Audio
Manchester man stands outside local mosque in display of unity
An image of Manchester man Andrew Graystone standing outside a local mosque holding a sign saying he'll keep watch while Muslims pray, has gone viral. He told Checkpoint he just wanted to make people… Video, Audio
People around the world mourn Christchurch terror victims
Residents of Grafton in New South Wales, the hometown of the accused gunman, have gathered together to commemorate the victims of the attack. Video, Audio
Muslim youth: 'We're stronger than we ever were before'
Two young Muslim women mourning their friends who died in the terror attacks want to make it loud and clear that they are not going to let one gunman ruin their lives. Video, Audio
Is history being rewritten online following Chch terror attacks?
Some references to islamophobia and anti-immigration rhetoric have been pulled by news websites, blogs and the National Party following Friday's shootings. But has that been motivated by pure… Audio
Evening business for Tuesday 19 March
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Students perform haka at Christchurch vigil
Students gathered in Hagley Park for a vigil to respect those killed in the terror attack, perform a haka. Video, Audio
No details yet on how gun laws will change
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern emerged from a lengthy Cabinet meeting today with no details of the promised tightening of gun laws. But she insists that's not a sign of conflict at the Cabinet table… Audio
Shootings after quake ‘trauma upon trauma’
Christchurch social worker and counsellor Doctor Blair Stirling told Lisa Owen the terror attack has compounded an already anxious community. Video, Audio
Schools reopen as Christchurch grapples with scale of tragedy
Three days on from the shootings, Christchurch is trying to establish some sense of normality. As Conan Young reports, for many the full weight of what has happened is only now starting to sink in. Video, Audio
PM announces formal inquiry into Christchurch massacre
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a formal inquiry into Friday's massacre. Political Editor Jane Patterson is in our gallery studio and joins us live. Video, Audio
How the world reacted to Christchurch mosque attacks
Around the world, vigils, prayers and protests are being held following the Christchurch mosque attacks. Video, Audio
Australians call for Fraser Anning to be expelled from Parliament
More than 1.1 million people have signed a petition to remove Queensland Senator Fraser Anning from Parliament after his remarks following the Christchurch mosque massacre. Australian author and… Video, Audio
FBI, Aus police helping with investigation into mosque attacks
Two hundred and fifty detectives and police are investigating the terrorist attack on two Christchurch mosques - the largest investigation in New Zealand history. Video, Audio
Brenton Tarrant a ‘loner’ who practiced shooting
In Dunedin, where Brenton Tarrant lived for two years, some who had interactions with him describe him as a loner, while others say they had no idea what was obviously brewing inside. Video, Audio
Evening business for Monday, March 18
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Controlled explosions at Auckland's Britomart
RNZ Checkpoint's Alex Perrotet is at Britomart, in central Auckland, where there have been three controlled explosions this evening. Police say the explosions, of what appear to be bags filled with… Audio
Newmarket footpath holes 'an accident waiting to happen'
Newmarket business owners say they've been pleading with Auckland Council for months to fix the holes around footpath trees, but its only rushed in a temporary fix after an elderly man was injured… Video, Audio
80 firefighters battle blaze at Auckland car wreckers
A large fire broke out at a car wreckers yard in the Auckland suburb of Manurewa today, with residents and visitors to a nearby childcare centre evacuated. Reporter Alex Perrottet and cameraman Nick… Video, Audio
