COMMENT: NZ has tragically lost its innocence. We are in a state of profound sorrow.

Focus Live: Bodies removed from mosque

New Zealand has seen its darkest day with 51 killed in Christchurch mosque shootings

A survivor of the shooting at the Linwood mosque has revealed how his friend risked his life to tackle the gunman and wrestle away the weapon.

Earlier: Eyewitness describes horrific scene inside Al Noor mosque

A police spokesman confirmed police were at the site, where a backpack was found unattended.

The review comes at the end of The Chase - a four day Herald series looking into pursuits and the people involved.

Shaw wanted to directly thank the people that came to his aid following the attack as he walked to Parliament yesterday.

Man in court today over attack that happened as Shaw walked to work.

Earlier: A $50 million bailout of Eden Park is being discussed by Auckland councillors at a confidential workshop today.

Green Party co-leader James Shaw was punched in an unprovoked attack on his way to Parliament.

Trump said the safety of the American people is of "paramount concern." Any plane that is currently in the air will be allowed to land and they will be grounded until further notice.

Earlier: Britain's Parliament delivered a crushing defeat to Prime Minister Theresa May's European Union divorce deal today, plunging the Brexit process into chaos just 17 days before the UK is due to leave the bloc.

First post-CGT property survey released

Earlier: A major stumbling block has hit the inquiry into the controversial 2010 NZSAS raid with lawyers acting for Afghan villagers filing High Court papers, saying wrong decisions have unlawfully narrowed the investigation.

Earlier: It may be weeks or months until we know why Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crashed minutes after takeoff Sunday, killing all 157 passengers and crew on board - if the cause of the crash is determined at all.

Earlier: A hospital spokeswoman said staff had been evacuated from the area immediately around the management suite on the lower ground floor hospital due to the discovery of a suspicious package.

When the delay to the launch of the New Zealand/China year of tourism was revealed by The Herald last month, Ardern said it was because of "scheduling issues".

A 41 year old man has been arrested for the murder of Denver Chance. Video / Focus Live

Google has warned Windows and Mac users to urgently update their Chrome web browser due to a security bug that could let hackers hijack your computer.

Update on Denver Chance Disappearance

Three dead, five injured in crash in Braemar Rd, Tekapo

Comment: He seems to be doing the best to become one himself.

The latest update on the Thames fire.

Police have confirmed at least one shot was fired, forcing two schools and their distressed students into emergency lockdowns

Comment: Denying public input on deploying scooters is alarming given health risks.

New Details on Denver Chance Disappearance

Large Warehouse Fire in Manurewa

Review of Prodigy's last ever gig at Trusts Arena.

HSBC launches record low 3.69 per cent two-year home loan rate.