Six of 12 kiwi released in Northland were named after victims of the mosque attacks.

The probes concentrate on any money trails leading back to the 28-year-old suspect

In the past 24 hours there has been about 32 lightning strikes offshore of Northland.

Weather warnings for heavy rain are in place for much of the country.

The priority group is people aged 12 months to 28 years who have never been vaccinated.

The two Auckland lawyers have worked together on criminal cases for the past 15 years.

Emotions run high at first Friday prayer back inside Christchurch mosque

The Christchurch attack suspect transferred to the Generation Identity group in France

Twelve kiwi will soon be released into the Pukenui Western Hills Forest.

52 of the 67 the New Zealanders with measles have not been vaccinated.

The whale suffered deep cuts caused by the ropes.

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Police were called after concerns about the boy's behaviour

It is expected the alleged terrorist will face dozens more murder charges.

Guns, Nazi gear, a public tip-off... but son who died not a threat, his father says.

The mother is survived by her partner and four remaining children.

To lose one family member was tough, to lose five was "unbelievable", says relative.

Frontline cops in Christchurch were armed after the incident.

The visibility of the fire is sparking the concern of local residents.

Victim Support workers have received ongoing tutorials in Islamic culture, to aid victims.

Law expert hopes Corrections has secure grounds to limit rights of mosque attacks accused.

Christchurch terror-accused makes complaint from prison about lack of entitlements.

Plans for dealing with mass-casualty events to be reviewed in light of massacre.

One property is threatened by the fire, which has a 1km wide front.

Property price rises at resort towns outstrip city increases.

The challenge was also laid - embrace diversity to stop terror ever happening again.

Troy Dubovskiy is being investigated for potential links to the Christchurch attacks.

The teenager faces one charge of knowingly making or copying objectionable material.

"The answer lies in our humanity," says Jacinda Ardern.

The man's body was found in the Heathcote River last night.