AdvertisementWorldOceaniaChristchurch shooting Christchurch gunman fights to overturn guilty pleas, says prison made him irrational Charlotte Graham-McLay February 9, 2026 — 2:30pm Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Tarrant, a self-declared white supremacist, migrated to New Zealand with a view to committing the massacre, which he planned in detail. By the time he pleaded guilty, Tarrant said he was “irrational” and suffering from “nervous exhaustion” and uncertainty about his identity and beliefs. AdvertisementRelated Article Christchurch shooting 'I don't have enemies': How Christchurch terrorist slipped through the net Bids to appeal convictions or sentences in New Zealand must be made within 20 working days. If they reject Tarrant’s attempt to have his guilty pleas discarded, a later hearing will focus on his bid to appeal his sentence.

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