Sky News taken down, replaced with Fox Sports, in wake of Christchurch shootings
Decision was made to avoid the spread of "disturbing footage of the shootings".
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Confirmation amid report bomb squad in city as police investigate "location of interest".
Camouflage wearer claims wrongful arrest after slayings
Man says his habit of wearing camouflage clothing made him a target for police arrest.
Man tries to get into court to 'knife' Christchurch terror attack suspect
A man is appearing in Christchurch District Court charged with murder.
The challenging task of organising burials
Islamic expert says under normal circumstances, burials are done on the same day.
Tech companies scramble to remove Christchurch shooting video
Facebook has drawn criticism for responding slowly to graphic videos in the past.
Polyfest, Bryan Adams, Pride events cancelled after shootings
Concerts, cultural performances and parades have been cancelled around the country.
Mosque shootings: Missing Malaysian dad found alive but unconscious
"I have been praying non-stop and I believe Allah has answered my prayers," wife says.
Nearly $1 million donated for massacre victims
Appeals have already raised nearly $1 million for victims of the Christchurch massacre.
The young victims: Gunman chased 5yo girl; 4yo boy critically hurt
A 4-year-old is being transferred to Starship Hospital and a 5-year-old is reported dead.
Social media platforms used like lethal weapons in NZ
COMMENT: The Christchurch massacre should force major platforms to reform.
In one day, more people killed in NZ than are usually murdered in a year
The resulting death toll of at least 49 people meant more were killed than annual murders.
87 patients went hospital: Medical staff response 'pretty remarkable'
Canterbury DHB chief executive David Meates says 20 people have been seriously injured.
Linwood mosque 'hero' tackled gunman, grabbed weapon
Young man "saw an opportunity and pounced on [the gunman] and took his gun".
Mosque shooting: Aussie politician's 'appalling' NZ comments
Queensland Senator Fraser Anning has issued a "disgusting" statement after Chch shooting.
David Fisher: How did we miss Christchurch killer?
There are questions for security agencies after Christchurch massacre, says David Fisher.
Police Commissioner: Stay away from mosques
Police Commissioner is urging people not to travel to mosques "anywhere" in NZ.
Christchurch mosque shootings are one of the world's worst massacres
Christchurch shooting is one of the worst on record.
Discarded Hindu statues at Auckland beaches raise concern
Hindu priest says there is a need for an educational programme for Hindus
Company produces Bible aimed at millennials
To these design-savvy startup founders, the "good book" looked surprisingly bad.
Despair, shame, guilt, betrayal: Church faces legal fight after sex abuse allegations
A woman who alleges church abuse will take her case to the human rights review tribunal.
Editorial: Errant priests are church's responsibility
EDITORIAL: Churches cannot pretend errant priests are not their responsibility.
How lawyers could challenge the cardinal verdict
Lawyers face a tough time finding grounds for appeal.
Why George Pell's accuser was so compelling
This key piece of evidence sealed the fate of Cardinal George Pell.
Church splits over same-sex marriage
Parish voted to disaffiliate from church after disagreement over same-sex relationships.
Church in crisis: Can Francis fix it?
Pope launches summit that will test the Vatican's ability to tackle clerical sex abuse.
Organisers of Pope Francis summit to meet with sex abuse survivors
Activists have demanded an end to decades of cover-ups by church leaders.
Scientology Queen will 'never be free'
It's been more than a decade since the Scientology leaders' wife has been seen.
Destiny Church leader Bishop Brian Tamaki to speak at Waitangi event
Rival sermons to be held on Waitangi Day at the same time.
Buddhist animal release practice: Saving lives or ecological disaster?
Department of Conservation says releasing animals could have unintentional impacts.
Focus: Buddhist releases blue cod into Hauraki Gulf
A Buddhist from the Fo Guang Shan Temple, releases a blue cod into the Hauraki Gulf.
I'm the person who ... rings the church bells
Meet the man behind the chorus of ding dongs at one of Auckland's best-known churches.
Monk gets ticket for driving in ritual robe
Monk who was given the ticket has refuses to pay the penalty.
Why you should stop feeling guilty about drinking these holidays
Historically, alcohol was seen to be promoting health.