Four people have been arrested in connection with the shootings in Christchurch in which multiple people were killed.
New Zealand police commissioner Mike Bush says that three men and one woman are in custody.
He also added that a number of bombs were attached to cars that were intercepted by officers and have now been made safe.
There remains no confirmation on the number of people killed in the attacks that occurred at two mosques in the city.
Christchurch remains on lockdown with residents warned to stay indoors.
US, Iran at odds on nuclear inspections, frozen assets in deal to end war
Oman establishes temporary shipping corridor through Strait of Hormuz
Power cuts in France leave thousands sweltering amid scorching heatwave
Libya's eastern government bans entry of nationals from four African countries
New Lebanon-Israel talks begin in shadow of US-Iran deal
