Breaking: Christchurch mosque attacker's conviction appeal application declined by NZ court
A New Zealand court declines an application by the Australian man who murdered 51 people at two mosques in 2019 to appeal his convictions.
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Christchurch mosque attacker's conviction appeal application declined by New Zealand courtBy Barbara MillerTopic:Courts6h ago6 hours agoThu 30 Apr 2026 at 2:38amThe New Zealand Court of Appeal's judgment follows a five-day hearing in February this year in Wellington. (ABC News: Che Chorley)In short:The Australian man convicted of murdering 51 people in the Christchurch terrorist attack has had his application seeking to appeal his convictions rejected.In a scathing judgment, a New Zealand court found his appeal was "utterly devoid of merit".What's next?The terrorist is serving life without parole on murder, attempted murder and terrorism offences.abc.net.au/news/christchurch-attacker-conviction-appeal-rejected-by-nz-court/106621126Link copiedShareShare articleA New Zealand court has…
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