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Mosque shooter’s lawyers fear for their safety, identities to remain secret
Brenton Tarrant's lawyers were granted a rare order to permanently suppress their names.

World-first study reveals mental toll of March 15 mosque terror attacks
More than 60% of the survivors suffered from mental health conditions.

What can the US teach NZ about gun control?
OPINION: Firearms control is a complex and contentious issue.

Mosque terrorist would have struggled to buy guns from criminals, inquest told
The inquest is examining how terrorist Brenton Tarrant obtained his firearms licence.

Mosque terrorist sister's plea: 'I left him voice message telling him not to do it'
The gunman’s sister reveals to the Coroner that ‘he thought he was a sociopath’.

Mosque gunman a ‘good actor’ during firearms licence process
Terrorist 'appears to be a sound person who shows good attitudes and safety sense'.

Tense scenes as mosque attack terrorist's gun licence referees speak at inquest
One man told a lawyer to 'sit down' and refused to answer her question.

Emergency management roadmap due early next year
The roadmap will precede new emergency management legislation.

Firearms licensing process meant Christchurch terrorist considered 'fit and proper'
Inquest examining terrorist's ability to obtain guns used in attack.

Letters: Act's alternative reality, tighter monitoring of gun owners to prevent crimes
OPINION: 'The vast majority of guns in New Zealand are not essential for legitimate use.'

Shane Te Pou: Govt needs to shoot down McKee’s AR-15 agenda
OPINION: An AR-15 style rifle transforms a lone loser into a bringer of mass death.

Coroner continues probe of locked door at Al Noor Mosque during attack
The inquest will further examine why an emergency exit door was locked during the attack.

Former gun lobbyist now Cabinet Minister Nicole McKee on sidelining her personal views
McKee: 'I’m not going to keep everyone happy. I can see that already.'

Revealed: Gun licence suspensions skyrocket 5000 per cent since mosque attacks
Firearms lobby groups critical of police moves since 2019.

'If you're unwell, give up your licence' – Gun law change may have unintended consequences
'People are avoiding going to the doctor' – is that the right outcome for public safety?

New Caledonia rescue, deadly turbulence and severe weather | Focus Morning Bulletin May 22, 2024
Kiwis rescued from New Caledonia touch down, terrifying turbulence leaves one dead and more severe weather on the way in the latest NZ Herald headlines.

Men abused worshipper before Al Noor Mosque attack
Imam Gamal Fouda describes how two people locked a worshipper in the kitchen.

What you need to know as Christchurch inquest resumes
The Christchurch mosque attack inquest will focus on why emergency doors didn't open.

Iran helicopter crash, inquest resumes and Kiwis stranded | Focus Morning Bulletin May 20 2024
Inquest on Christchurch terror attack resumes, leader of search team remains hopeful and NZ Air Force ready to evacuate New Zealanders in New Caledonia. Video / AP / NZHerald

Man appears in court for possessing Christchurch terror attack video
Fifty-one people were killed by a terrorist gunman in Christchurch in 2019.

Taxpayer funding ceases for Christchurch Call but Jacinda Ardern retained in new foundation
The leaders of France and New Zealand released a joint statement about the new foundation.