Timothy Brown
Concern raised about firearms licenses in mosque attack inquest
Would someone like Brenton Tarrant be able to get a firearms licence today? This is the question at the heart of the second-phase inquest into the 51 worshippers murdered at Al Noor Mosque and Linwood… Audio
Expertise of two witnesses called into question during inquest
The expertise of two witnesses at the inquest of the 51 worshippers murdered in the Christchurch mosque attacks in March 2019 have been called into question this week. Timothy Brown filed this report.
…Terrorist's sister gives evidence at inquest
The sister of the Christchurch mosque gunman says she wouldn't have got in the way of Brenton Tarrant obtaining a firearms licence. Reporter Timothy Brown spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Sister of Christchurch terrorist speaks at inquest
The sister of the Christchurch terrorist said he idolised Adolf Hitler and admired British fascist Oswald Mosley. At the inquest into the murder of 51 worshippers at Al Noor Mosque and the Linwood… Audio
Terrorist's gun licence referees give evidence at inquest
An image of a Swastika was found on the phone of the person who acted as the closest referee for Brenton Tarrant's firearms licence application. The terrorist also sent the person - referred to in… Audio
Gun licence referees for Christchurch terrorist give evidence at inquest
The inquest into the murder of 51 worshippers at Al Noor Mosque and the Linwood Islamic Centre in March 2019, has heard that one of the Christchurch terrorist's gun licence referees told a vetting… Audio
Terrorist's lies to obtain guns in focus during inquest
A court has been told the mosque terrorist's lies and determination to obtain guns and kill worshippers was a perfect storm of evil. Timothy Brown was in court. Audio
Inquest how Christchurch Mosque terrorist obtained firearms begins
The terrorist who carried out the massacres at Al Noor Mosque and the Linwood Islamic Centre obtained his firearms licence and, as a result, the guns used in the slayings at a time when gun laws… Audio
Chch mosque attacks: Second phase of inquest to begin
The second-phase inquest into the deaths of the 51 worshippers massacred in the March 2019 mosque shootings begins on Tuesday in Christchurch. Reporter Timothy Brown spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Alliance Group intends to close Smithfield meat
600 jobs are almost certainly gone from Timaru after workers were told by Alliance Group today it intends to close Smithfield meat processing plant. It's a body blow for the South Canterbury community… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 27 September 2024
On today's episode hundreds of workers at Alliance Group's Smithfield meatworks in Timaru have lost their jobs under a proposal to close the processing plant. The 600 staff were called into a surprise… Audio
Timaru meatworks to close, affecting 600 jobs
Hundreds of workers at Alliance Group's Smithfield meatworks in Timaru have lost their jobs under a proposal to close the processing plant. The 600 staff were called into a surprise meeting at 11am… Audio
1 person dead and rescue operation underway after avalanche
One person is confirmed dead and a rescue operation is still underway after an avalanche in the Southern Alps. The incident in the Arrowsmith Range was reported just before 12:30. The Rescue… Audio
Abuse survivors insulted over govt limiting attendance to apology for abuse in state care
Abuse survivors say the Government's plan to limit numbers attending a national apology for abuse in state care is insulting. Timothy Brown reports. Audio
Paul Tainui had criminal psychopath traits in 2010 - Coroner
A coroner has found convicted murderer Paul Tainui would have had the traits of a criminal psychopath in 2010 but it wasn't detected when the Parole Board asked for him to be assessed. Tainui, who was… Audio
Police silent on response to Abuse in Care Inquiry findings
Police are refusing to say what, if any, work they are doing as a result of the revelations of violence and neglect exposed by the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry. Morning Report… Audio
Calls for Christchurch to investigate 9pm closing for off-licence liquor outlets
One city watching how Auckland's plan progresses is Christchurch. It's Mayor has added his voice to the call for the city to investigate 9 PM closing for off-licence liquor outlets and he's been… Audio
Lachlan Jones already dead before entering pond - investigator
Karen Smith, former major crimes detective in the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office came to review Lachlan's death after being introduced to the case by her friend - psychic Kelvin Cruickshank. She shared… Audio
Second phase inquest into death of Lachlan Jones begins
The second phase inquest into the death of Lachlan Jones has heard two dramatically differing accounts of what happened to the Gore three-year-old. Timothy Brown reports. Audio
Not enough support for survivors of abuse in care - advocates
There will be blood on the Government's hands if it doesn't immediately provide support to the survivors of state and faith-based care - that's the message from abuse survivor and advocate Ken… Audio