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First phase of mosque inquest comes to an end
The truth is transitioning from darkness to light. Those were the words uttered by the Coroner as she drew the curtain on the inquest into the deaths of the 51 people shot at Christchurch's Al Noor… Audio
First paramedics at scene of Christchurch terror attacks waited for orders before helping
A senior St John specialist has been questioned about why one of the first paramedics at the scene of the Christchurch terror attacks waited for orders before starting to help dead and dying victims.
…Senior police officer unaware specialists were in city during mosque attacks
A senior police officer says an Armed Offenders Squad commander on the day of the Christchurch terror attacks wasn't aware that extra specialist staff were in the city and could have helped.
The… Audio
St John duty manager says he missed vital info during mosque attacks
The St John duty manager for the Christchurch terror attacks says he missed vital information - such as the number of victims - because he was chairing a meeting while, at the same time, coordinating… Audio
Gloriavale man facing 20 charges, four of rape
Jonathan Benjamin is facing 20 charges, including four of rape, during his time at the Gloriavale Christian Community between 1986 and 2017. Crown lawyer, Kerry White, says some of the complainants… Audio
Zero Pacific representation in NZ's incoming govt
Zero Pacific representation in NZ's next govt. Audio
Armed offenders squad give statements at mosque attack inquest
The police have recounted their frantic efforts to get medical help to people shot inside Al Noor mosque during the 2019 Christchurch terror attacks.
The Armed Offender squad members have given… Audio
First police officers at Al Noor mosque lacked staff and supplies inquest hears
The first police officers inside Al Noor mosque after the 2019 Christchurch terror attacks say they did not have the staff or the medical supplies to properly begin treating and removing badly injured… Audio
Officers describe scene at mosques after Christchurch terror attacks
A warning, this next story contains distressing details.
Officers rushing to the aid of victims of the Christchurch terror attacks have described police communications in chaos - even as they were… Audio
Police thought delayed footage was second attack on Al Noor mosque
Police say delayed footage of the 2019 Christchurch terror attacks was initially thought to be a second attack on Al Noor mosque.
A police commander told the inquest into the deaths of the 51… Audio
Report reveals issues with Chch council's handling of Bromley stench
A leaked independent report has painted a grim picture of Christchurch City Council and how it handled the Bromley stench. A fire at a wastewater treatment plant in November 2021 caused a terrible… Audio
David Benbow found guilty of shooting childhood friend
Where's Michael? The question the family of Christchurch man Michael McGrath is asking, after his childhood friend was found guilty of his murder. David Benbow was accused of shooting the 49-year-old… Audio
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Push to get Māori and young people to vote
Would a barbecued sausage get you to vote? What about having a voting station at your marae?
These are just some of things on the menu to get more Māori and young people to have their say this… Audio
Icon of Lyttelton set to re-open after years of being quake damaged
An icon of Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour is set to re-open tomorrow, after being damaged in the Canterbury Earthquakes. The Governors Bay jetty, locally known for its extraordinary length and… Video, Audio
Boil water notice not dampening holiday spirit in Queenstown
Queenstown hospitality venues are finding ways to deal with the boil water notice, as tourists stream in for the school holidays. There have now been 31 confirmed cases of the cryptosporidium gastro… Audio
Slash damages historical graves in Queenstown
A Queenstown resident says it's disgraceful slash dumped from a gondola redevelopment has damaged historical graves.
Torrential rain caused logs and mud to crash through a third of Queenstown… Audio
Winds reach 246km/h in the North Island
People across the North Island are picking up the pieces after gale force winds reaching up to 246 kilometres per hour tore through the country Roofs were lifted, windows smashed and powerlines… Audio
Kim Hill to sign off from Saturday Mornings
One of the sharpest minds and tongues in the broadcast business is signing off from her flagship show. RNZ's Kim Hill has announced she's stepping down from her Saturday Morning show after more than… Audio
Former patient raising funds for mental health facilities
A former patient's experience in Christchurch's worn out, cramped mental health facilities for young people is driving him to help raise the funds needed for an upgrade.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder… Audio