BREAKING NEWS: Mass shooting at Christchurch mosque, many feared hit
Parts of central Christchurch are in lockdown after it is believed at least one gunman opened fire at a mosque in the city. Eyewitnesses said as many as 15 people may been hit at the mosque, the Masjid Al Noor mosque on Deans Ave. There is also a report of another shooting at mosque on Aldwins Rd in Linwood. More victims, including children, arrive at hospital following Christchurch mosque shooting. Multiple people have been seen arriving on stretchers at Christchurch Hospital.
Some reports say an automatic weapon was used and there were many shots fired. An eyewitness told that he saw the gunman come into the mosque and he saw people injured on the floor, including two women.
He said there was lots of blood on the floor. Police have put in cordons shutting down areas of the city, and schools in the area are in lockdown.
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Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
🎉 2026 is almost here!
We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?
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20% Yes! New Year, New Me
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20% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
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60% Nah - not for me
Poll: 🗑️ Would you be keen to switch to a fortnightly rubbish collection, or do you prefer things as they are?
Aucklanders, our weekly rubbish collections are staying after councillors voted to scrap a proposed trial of fortnightly pick-ups.
We want to hear from you: would you be keen to switch to a fortnightly rubbish collection, or do you prefer things as they are?
Keen for the details? Read up about the scrapped collection trial here.
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85% Same!
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15% Would have liked to try something different
Elvis in the Park
Elvis in the Park. 11th January from 11am till 5pm. Cranwell Park in Henderson. Free Family day out. Check out the Classic Cars and Hot Rods. Bring your chairs, sun tan lotion, water, and your smile. We are celebrating Elvis' 91st Birthday. Any questions ph Jackie 0274901126. Park at Tui Glen as easy walk over bridge to Cranwell Park
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