Survivors describe scene of confusion and terror at the door on one side of the mosque.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said 59 countries would be represented at the service, as would the UNHCR. Many heads of state from the Pacific community would also attend.

A new battle is brewing over alcohol trusts in West Auckland.

Air New Zealand has put off $750 million of new aircraft orders and embarked on a two-year cost-cutting programme designed to save more than $60m following a sharp fall in profit.

Comment: A quiet revolution is underway in the Mongrel Mob.

John Tamihere: Many moments have defined our nation. March 15 will be one.

Earlier: The Reserve Bank has kept its official cash rate (OCR) on hold at 1.75 per cent, as expected, but said the next move is likely to be down.

COMMENT: Oz is once again ahead of play when it comes to clamping down on terrorism.

COMMENT: It's time MPs accepted that police pursuits are obsolete and should be abandoned.

Those who are left share lack of desire for vengeance.

The former directors will file a notice of appeal of the High Court's judgment in relation to the collapsed construction company case. They believe have strong grounds to challenge the decision, said their lawyer Jack Hodder QC.

Torrential downpours on the South Island's West Coast have led to slips and road and school closures, with some sites copping nearly half a metre of rain since Sunday.

Former real estate agent defends himself in heated local body meeting.

Earlier: New Zealand's biggest advertisers have written a joint letter calling on the international advertising community to consider pulling back on Facebook advertising.

"He died doing what he always does, helping people," daughter tells.

Discussing Capital Gains Tax in the farming sector.

A feature of farming is typically lower returns but high asset values.

COMMENT: NZ's response to terrorism is similar to that of France in some ways.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced that a Royal Commission of Inquiry will be held into the Christchurch mosque terror attack.

Glennis Keoghan on getting cataract surgery.

Research by KiwiSaver provider Simplicity has found five out of 21 KiwiSaver providers have specific bans on investing in firearms manufacturing companies.

A note left in the carpark referenced the Christchurch massacre in which 50 people died.

Wilding pines removed by hand over decades of hard work. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

COMMENT: Limiting free speech will not make immigrants safer.

EDITORIAL: For once, the stories of victims and heroes dominated the shooting aftermath.

A Kiwi Muslim has opened up on how life has changed post the Christchurch terror attack.

COMMENT: It must be insecurities that make some Pākehā blind to strength of their culture.

Muslim woman Neelufah Hannif speaks out after the Christchurch shooting

Pressure growing on Phil Goff and councillors to scrap plans to berth mega cruise ships.

Thousands have gathered for a vigil in Christchurch's North Hagley Park, in memory of the 50 people killed in the March 15 terror attack. / Photos by Mark Mitchell and Alan Gibson