It's expected the sitting in the High Court in Christchurch could take three days.

Brenton Tarrant pleaded guilty to 51 charges of murder, 40 of attempted murder and one of terrorism.

He's expected to be sentenced to life in jail.

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31 Dec: Coromandel boaties are being urged to take extra care, after a boat flipped crossing the notorious Tairua bar yesterday morning

31 Dec: State Highway 2 north of Eskdale and Napier has reopened overnight after a fatal crash yesterday morning

31 Dec: The Otago men have beaten Central Districts by 41 runs in Super Smash T20 cricket at Alexandra

30 Dec: Despite slumping to their biggest loss of the A-League season, the Wellington Phoenix men's coach insists they can still turn around their fortunes

30 Dec: Four youths have been apprehended, following a burglarly in Dunedin today

30 Dec: A man who reportedly attempted to flee Police after an antisocial road user gathering in Gisborne - has been arrested

30 Dec: It's back to business for a refreshed Auckland FC side, following a prolonged break in the A-League

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