Mosque
Remembering Atta Elayyan, ‘a really good guy’
Atta Elayyan's image has been widely shared, since he died in the Christchurch mosque attacks. Alex Perrottet met with the futsal player's close friends Ronan Naicker and Mahmoud Moh'd, who brought… Video, Audio
Preparations underway for National Remembrance Service
Thousands of people, including representatives from almost 60 countries and the UN, are expected to attend tomorrow's memorial for the victims of the mosque massacres. Video, Audio
Shooting survivor taking comfort in 'positive impact' of attacks
One of the most severely injured victims of the Christchurch terror attacks has spoken for the first time from his hospital bed after days in intensive care. Sami Adeeb told Indira Stewart he hopes to… Video, Audio
Yusuf/Cat Stevens to perform at Christchurch memorial service
Yusuf/Cat Stevens, Marlon Williams, Teeks and Hollie Smith are among the artists who will perform at the National Memorial Service - Ko Tātou, Tātou We Are One - in Christchurch on Friday. Video, Audio
Long healing process begins for mosque victims, survivors
The Christchurch Muslim community is still seeking out people who were at the mosques during the shooting attacks, to see if they need counselling. ACC confirmed today there are 12 people that are not… Video, Audio
Jacinda Ardern inundated with love as she visits Dunedin mosque
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has spoken at the Dunedin mosque that was the original target of the accused gunman during her first visit to the city since the Christchurch terror attacks. Video, Audio
95-year-old caught four buses to join rally against racism
Ninety-five-year old John Sato caught four buses to join the march against racism in central Auckland at the weekend. Our reporter Chen Liu spoke to him. Video, Audio
Alex Perrottet goes inside Christchurch's Al Noor Mosque
Members of Christchurch's Muslim community are slowly heading back to the mosque where 42 people were killed. Today we were granted camera access to the Al-Noor mosque on Deans Avenue, where people… Video, Audio
Christchurch shooting survivors reunite at Linwood mosque
Three victims whose paths crossed amid the shooting chaos have been reunited at the Linwood Mosque. Checkpoint reporter Alex Perrottet caught up with Tofazzal Alam, Mohammed Zubair and Abdul Aziz… Video, Audio
Erdogan’s comments spark diplomatic row
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has summoned the Turkish ambassador to New Zealand for a "please explain" after inflammatory comments made by the Turkish President after the mosque attacks… Audio
Auckland mosques welcome all faiths to remember Chch victims
This Friday, one week from the Christchurch attack, and on the Muslim holy day, mosques across Auckland will open their doors to people of all faiths to remember the lives that have been lost. Alex… Video, Audio
Shooting survivor won’t ever step foot in a mosque again
While police are working hard to re-open Linwood mosque at least one worshipper says he will never be able to pray there again, and after the mass shootings is too scared to go to any mosque. Tofazzal… Video, Audio
Mosque shooting victim's friends fly from Auckland to pay respects
Abdul Azeem Khan and Mohammad Bilal's friend Syed Areeb Ahmed was killed in the Deans Avenue mosque attack. They flew from Auckland to Christchurch today, which they say is still one of the safest… Video, Audio
Manchester man stands outside local mosque in display of unity
An image of Manchester man Andrew Graystone standing outside a local mosque holding a sign saying he'll keep watch while Muslims pray, has gone viral. He told Checkpoint he just wanted to make people… Video, Audio
Stories of hope and courage emerge following terror attacks
Nigel Gardner was driving past Al Noor Mosque when he saw people fleeing for their lives while the gunman shot at them as they tried to get away. Risking his own life, he stopped his car and rushed… Video, Audio
PM: Government to change gun laws within days
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says Cabinet has made "in principle" decisions on gun laws, which will be made public by next Monday, 10 days after the Christchurch terrorist attack. Video, Audio
People gather for a vigil at the Basin Reserve in Wellington
Our reporter Kate Gudsell is at the Basin Reserve in Wellington where hundreds are gathering to pay their respects for the victims of the Christchurch attacks... Audio
Victim Support Campaign
The community is rallying to support each other in the wake of the tragedy killing 50 people. One barber, My Fathers Barbers, has been a central hub for locals donating water, nappies, plastic cups… Audio
Community support
The community is rallying to support each other in the wake of the tragedy killing 50 people. One barber, My Fathers Barbers, has been a central hub for locals donating water, nappies, plastic cups… Audio
Christchurch students and teachers will get support
The president of the secondary schools principals association has assured Christchurch students and staff going back to school tomorrow they will have support. Special morning assemblies have been… Audio