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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.
Northland Muslim leader says hatred must not be allowed to win
Suhil Musa says the shootings are not reflective of the New Zealand he knows and loves.
Mosque survivor speaks - 'I am so lucky, I am safe'
A survivor of a mass shooting at a Chch mosque speaks out
'This will be the toughest thing they've had to deal with'
Police are trained to deal with trauma, but nothing could've prepared them for today.
'They pulled three guns, maybe four, from the car'
Witness describes moment hero policemen arrested man following Christchurch massacre.
Christchurch shootings: 'Turn off the TV'
Counsellor advises parents to talk to their kids about shootings but turn off the TV.
Mosque shootings: Dad went in for prayers and never came out
Wife says she is waiting and praying that he is safe
Kiwis rally behind Muslim community: 'We will not be silenced'
"We need to unite against Islamophobia and fascism now more than ever," group posts.
'Don't watch the gunman's video' - clinical psychologist
Watching footage of massacre is traumatising and voyeuristic,so don't do it, expert says.
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.
Mosque shootings: 'One of New Zealand's darkest days'
Ardern cancelled her events in New Plymouth as news of the shooting broke.
Captured: The moment armed police hauled gunman from car
One officer appeared to strike the person with their gun during the incident.
Mosque shootings: Gunman 'had magazines strapped to his legs'
The gunman was also wearing a uniform, mosque-goers told a neighbour.
Police pursuits: Review wants study into why drivers flee
A major review of the police pursuits policy has been released today
The Chase: major review of police pursuits to be released today
A joint review of the police pursuits policy is set to be released today.
Almost 50 measles cases in NZ this year: What you need to know
The number of confirmed measles cases in Canterbury remains at 28.
One person hospitalised after fire at Christchurch backpackers
One person was taken to hospital with moderate injuries after inhaling smoke.
Murphy's Law kills Super clash amid nauseating diplomacy
Diplomacy within the ranks simply doesn't cut it when officialdom robs game of its sheen.
Earthquake near Timaru causes weak shaking
The earthquake took place about 15km northeast of the South Canterbury city.
South Island claims today's highest and lowest temperatures
Lumsden and Banks Peninsula recorded the two different temperatures.
Measles: Rest of NZ just as vulnerable to outbreak, experts warn
As Canterbury fights an outbreak experts warn against anti-vaccination event.
Warning after two measles cases identified in Auckland: What you need to know
While Canterbury is fighting a measles outbreak, Auckland is working hard to prevent one.
Born between 1969 and 1992? You might not be safe from measles
Measles is a serious illness and one in 10 people need hospital treatment.
Measles in Canterbury now 'in widespread circulation'
People who think they have measles asked to contact GP first.
Horse dies after hitting fence at rodeo
A horse has died after hitting a fence at the Rodeo National Finals in north Canterbury.
Drizzly start to the weekend with risk of thunderstorms for parts of NZ
The drizzly start to the weekend in Auckland and Northland is set to persevere today.
Serious injuries following alleged assault
There was a large gap of time between when a man was hurt and when help was sought.
New NZ space race launched
Brightest minds called on for New Zealand Aerospace Challenge 2019
'Mangled mess': Three Chinese tourists dead, five injured in Tekapo crash
One of the first people at the scene of the triple fatal crash describes the scene.
Five years since MH370: Kiwis' connection to major air disasters
Four people with links to New Zealand died in the 2014 Malaysia Airlines disasters.
More than 52,000 firearms imported into NZ last year
New data shows 52,000 firearms, worth $22m, came into NZ last year.
Fourteen measles cases now confirmed in Canterbury
People in their late teens and early 20s are most at risk.