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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06 Jan: Two of the more high profile American players at the ASB Tennis Classic have suffered first round exits

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05 Jan: Table-topping Auckland FC's eager to overcome frustrations at last week's A-League defeat to ten-man Newcastle at home

05 Jan: Canterbury bowls rep Rohan Ware has won his first New Zealand title...beating young Australian star Nathan Black in the men's singles final at the National Champs in Christchurch

05 Jan: A recreational boatie has come to the rescue of two men stranded in a remote part of Fiordland over the weekend

05 Jan: East Coast Road north of Auckland is closed after a trucked crashed into a wall, sending a person to hospital in a serious condition

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Cricket:
England batter Joe Root has praised Harry Brook despite him missing out on a first century on Australian soil on day two of the final Ashes cricket test in Sydney 7:47

Tennis:
Venus Williams and Elina Svitolina may end up being one, and done, as a doubles pairing 7:47

Soccer:
Another manager bites the dust in football's Premier League 7:37

Tennis:
Two of the more high profile American players at the ASB Tennis Classic have suffered first round exits 7:27

International:
Ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and wife Cilia Flores plead not guilty in New York court 7:27

Health & Safety:
All patients possibly affected by the cyber attack on the Manage My Health portal have been identified, and will start being notified this week 7:27

Entertainment:
Oasis star Noel Gallagher gives away his designer clothes to his local charity shop 7:23

Rugby League:
A second high profile manager has been dismissed in the space of a week in football's Premier League 7:07

Entertainment:
The Prince and Princess of Wales are reportedly planning to shine a light on the "best of Britain" next year 6:53

Entertainment:
Chase Stokes is "ready to be done with" Outer Banks 6:23

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