Christchurch
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
It's Good To Talk
A special bonus episode by James Nokise, Ayyub Bhikoo and clinical psychologist Dr Sarb Johal in response to the Christchurch attacks. Produced by Charlie Bleakley 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
Sonny Bill Williams: ‘Thank you from my heart’
Proud Muslim All Black Sonny Bill Williams joined the congregation for prayers today at Hagley park. He spoke of Islam as a religion of peace and challenged New Zealanders to learn more about the… Video, Audio
People link arms around NZ mosques during Friday prayers
As thousands of Muslims returned to their mosques for Friday prayers, their communities also went to show solidarity and love. Hugs, flowers and an outpouring of love surrounded mosques across the… Video, Audio
NZ stands still, in unity with Muslim community
New Zealanders of all faiths, races and from all over the country, listened to the Muslim call to prayer today, and paused for silence as the country stood still - in unity with the Muslim community.
…‘Hate will be undone, and love will redeem us’
Imam Gamal Fouda told thousands of people gathered at Hagley Park in Christchurch today that those killed were not just martyrs of Islam, but martyrs of New Zealand. Video, Audio
Tearful account from surgeon in Christchurch
As the first burials of the mosque victims got underway today, Muslim surgeon Dr Eddie Khanafer gave a tearful account of his efforts to save a four-year-old victim. Audio
Erdogan’s comments spark diplomatic row
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has summoned the Turkish ambassador to New Zealand for a "please explain" after inflammatory comments made by the Turkish President after the mosque attacks… Audio
Auckland mosques welcome all faiths to remember Chch victims
This Friday, one week from the Christchurch attack, and on the Muslim holy day, mosques across Auckland will open their doors to people of all faiths to remember the lives that have been lost. Alex… Video, Audio
Shooting survivor won’t ever step foot in a mosque again
While police are working hard to re-open Linwood mosque at least one worshipper says he will never be able to pray there again, and after the mass shootings is too scared to go to any mosque. Tofazzal… Video, Audio
Jacinda Ardern in Christchurch, seeking to calm, comfort
International flare ups - relating to Turkey and Islamic State - have proved a distraction for Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who met with students, paramedics and the Muslim community in Christchurch… Video, Audio
Surgeon describes rush to save four-year-old gunshot victim
Christchurch Hospital staff said two men with glass wounds ran through the front door of the emergency department to tell staff there had been a shooting and to expect more patients. They went on to… Video, Audio
Mourners gather as Christchurch shooting victims are buried
"I should be lying beside you"....that's the heart-breaking tribute from a son who survived the Christchurch mosque shootings as he buried his father Khalid Mustafa and brother Hamza Mustafa today… Video, Audio
Mosque shooting victim's friends fly from Auckland to pay respects
Abdul Azeem Khan and Mohammad Bilal's friend Syed Areeb Ahmed was killed in the Deans Avenue mosque attack. They flew from Auckland to Christchurch today, which they say is still one of the safest… Video, Audio