Terrorist can be called as witness at mosque attack inquest

Friday 24 October 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 24 Oct 2025, 1:33pm

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The High Court has dismissed a judicial review regarding the decision to call Brenton Tarrant as a witness for the Christchurch mosque attacks inquest. Although victims' families and survivors had objected, deputy chief coroner Brigitte Windley ruled the Australian-born terrorist can appear at the second-phase inquest.

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1. RNZFri 24 Oct 2025, 12:25pm

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2. Otago Daily TimesFri 24 Oct 2025, 12:37pm

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3. NZ HeraldFri 24 Oct 2025, 1:00pm

   Mosque attack survivor slams ruling letting Brenton Tarrant appear in inquiry (opens in new tab)

4. 1News via RNZFri 24 Oct 2025, 1:33pm

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