Shackled and barefoot: Accused single gunman's court appearance
The 28-year-old accused of the Christchurch mosque shootings has appeared in court.
The 28-year-old accused of the Christchurch mosque shootings has appeared in court.
Islamic expert says under normal circumstances, burials are done on the same day.
Concerts, cultural performances and parades have been cancelled around the country.
The resulting death toll of at least 49 people meant more were killed than annual murders.
The man was jailed for eight years for hospital rape.
Pair charged with abduction, sexual violation, injuring and impeding breathing.
The earthquake took place about 15km northeast of the South Canterbury city.
Police urge people to get in touch if they see anything and to take a photo if possible.
Police reveal details on what unfolded at a Queenstown bar when four men were kicked out.
Measles is a serious illness and one in 10 people need hospital treatment.
David White still agonises over not doing more to help prevent the tragedy.
Murderer still shows "a complete lack of empathy'' for his victim after 16 years in prison
A number of firearms-related charges have been handed down against the man.
Daniel Parker was with "idiot farm boys" celebrating a stag do when he assaulted three men
The drizzly start to the weekend in Auckland and Northland is set to persevere today.
"I was caught up in the hype ... if I could go back and do things differently I would."
The Weather: Wet evening for North Island and top half of South Island.
In December, campers at a West Coast campground woke to discover a money fairy had been.
Fires are continuing to burn in Central Otago.
Corrections staff investigated after hearing 'strange sound' to find attack under way.
Judge said potential consequences of a conviction were out of proportion to the offending.
A person was seriously injured in a quad bike accident near Wedderburn yesterday morning.
The 20-year-old was sought by police in relation to a firearms incident.
Warm and clear conditions are set to continue late into the week for much of NZ.
Thames, Alexandra and Wanaka are all expected to get to 28C today.
Pupils drank alcohol before school and others drank during course of the day.
In just a few weeks, experts will chip off the concrete seal to the mine's entrance.
Owner "took risk with other people's lives" using shipping containers as accommodation.
The staff involved were spoken to and were going to face disciplinary action.
Gunman shot by police in Chch last night allegedly fired at officers just days earlier.