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Brenton Tarrant had admitted 51 charges of murder, 40 of attempted murder and one of terrorism over the attacks

'Inhuman' Christchurch gunman sentenced to life

World • 27 Aug 20

Abdul Aziz Wahabzadah (R) stopped Tarrant causing more deaths at the Linwood mosque

Survivors reject NZ mosque gunman's world view

World • 26 Aug 20

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the precaution was needed to protect its citizens

New Zealand tells overseas arrivals to self-isolate

Coronavirus • 14 Mar 20

51 Muslim worshippers were killed in the two attacks on 15 March

Apology over New Zealand mosque accused's letter

World • 15 Aug 19

Jacinda Ardern said regulations around who could hold firearm licences would also be tightened

New Zealand tightens gun laws again after mosque attack

World • 22 Jul 19

Philip Arps distributed videos of the shooting

New Zealand man jailed for sharing mosque attack video

World • 18 Jun 19

The court heard that mental health assessments had found the accused was fit to stand trial (file pic)

Man accused of Christchurch killings pleads not guilty

World • 14 Jun 19

Flowers at one of many makeshift memorials to the victims of the 15 March attacks

Christchurch attacker charged with terrorism

World • 21 May 19

The meeting will be co-chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern

Paris summit aims to banish extremism on social media

World • 24 Apr 19

Floral tributes in Christchurch in the wake of the mass shooting

New Zealand parliament votes to amend gun laws

World • 10 Apr 19

William Connolly cracked an egg on the head of Senator Fraser Anning

Australian teen cautioned for egging far-right senator

World • 09 Apr 19

Brenton Tarrant faces 50 murder charges - image blurred as per court order

New Zealand attack suspect to undergo psychiatric tests

World • 05 Apr 19

The accused is due to make his second court appearance via video link tomorrow

Christchurch accused to face 50 counts of murder

World • 04 Apr 19

New Zealanders came together to pay respect to those killed in the mosque killings

New Zealand honours victims of mosque attacks

World • 29 Mar 19

New Zealand's prime minister Jacinda Ardern has led her country's response to the mosque attacks

NZ to hold national remembrance for Christchurch

World • 24 Mar 19

Faith leaders at the special gathering join hands for a minute of silent prayer in the Blanchardstown Mosque

Dublin church leader pledges solidarity with NZ Muslims

Ireland • 22 Mar 19

Two minutes silence were held for victims of the attacks in Christchurch

New Zealand falls silent for mosque attack victims

World • 22 Mar 19

Jacinda Ardern also announced interim measures that will stop a rush of purchases before the legislation is enacted

New Zealand announces immediate ban on assault weapons

New Zealand • 21 Mar 19

Scott Morrison warned he would consider 'all options' in reviewing ties with Turkey

Erdogan criticised over Christchurch comments

World • 20 Mar 19

Mourners carry the coffins of Khalid Mustafa and his son Hamza Mustafa

Father and son buried as New Zealand funerals begin

World • 20 Mar 19

Shoes were donated by members of the public and painted white by a church volunteer.

Christchurch remembers attack victims

News Lens • 19 Mar 19

A makeshift memorial in Christchurch in the aftermath of the attacks that left 50 dead

New Zealand's Ardern vows never to say gunman's name

World • 19 Mar 19

'Within ten days of this horrific act of terrorism we will have announced reforms which will, I believe, make our community safer,' Jacinda Ardern said

New gun laws to make NZ safer after attacks - Ardern

World • 18 Mar 19

A book of condolence opened in Dublin this morning

NZ ambassador thanks Ireland for support after attacks

Ireland • 16 Mar 19

Community gardaí will be attending prayer services to provide support to the Muslim community

Gardaí attending services to support Muslim community

Ireland • 15 Mar 19

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