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Young Muslims 'want to be able to relate to counsellors'
16 Apr 2019An advocate for young Muslim people is concerned about what mental health services are available for his peers following the shootings at two mosques in Christchurch.
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Mosque attack donations system too slow, unfair - Pakistan Association
16 Apr 2019Money donated is taking too long to reach mosque shooting victims, and the system used to split it risks shortchanging those most in need, the Pakistan Association says. Audio
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Watch: 'I said just save my daughter' - Father of 5yo shot in mosque
15 Apr 2019Checkpoint - Wasseim Alsati believes his five-year-old daughter, who is still in hospital with brain damage, would be dead if he hadn't lifted her up just as the gunman fired. He speaks to media for… Audio
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Watch: One month on from the day NZ changed forever
15 Apr 2019One month on from the Christchurch terror attack, Checkpoint's Logan Church and Simon Rogers look back on one of New Zealand's darkest days and its aftermath. Watch the 40-minute documentary here. Audio
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Man who shared 'target acquired' image of mosque denied bail
15 Apr 2019An 18-year-old charged with making a photo of the Al Noor mosque captioned 'Target Acquired', has been denied bail.
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One month after terror attacks: 'We must continue our life'
15 Apr 2019One month on from the terrorist attacks on two mosques in Christchurch, many people are still struggling to come to terms with what happened.
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Watch: Thousands of Pakistanis form human chain in shape of Al Noor Mosque
13 Apr 2019More than 20,000 people in a Pakistani city have created a striking visual tribute to the victims of the Christchurch mosque massacre. Video
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Govt announces $1m funding boost for ethnic communities
13 Apr 2019A government fund to support ethnic communities affected by the Christchurch terror attacks has been boosted by $1 million.
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Lone wolf attacks difficult to prevent - SIS head
11 Apr 2019The heads of NZ's spy agencies say they've investigated all kinds of extremist threats, but the Royal Commisson will get to the bottom of whether they could have prevented the Christchurch terror…
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Terror victims: 'More can be done and it needs to be done quicker'
12 Apr 2019Concerns around support services for Muslims affected by the Christchurch massacre are being addressed by a community leader.
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Gun law change: 'One of the most important pieces of legislation'
National Party MPs crossed the floor of Parliament to congratulate Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Police Minister Stuart Nash after MPs voted near-unanimously to approve the government's gun ban. Audio
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Words matter: It’s time to rethink hate speech laws
2 Apr 2019Opinion - We need to trust that reasonable hate speech laws and more attention to hate crimes in NZ will foster more conversations about tolerance and equality rather than erode freedoms, writes…
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Man arrested over anti-Muslim tirade outside Christchurch mosque
11 Apr 2019Police have announced an arrest after a man shouted Islamophobic comments outside the Al Noor Mosque in Christchurch yesterday.
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Pilgrimage to Mecca made on behalf of Christchurch victims
11 Apr 2019A pilgrimage to Islam's holiest city has been undertaken on behalf of the 50 people killed in the Christchurch terror attacks.
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Young mosque shooting victim has brain damage
12 Apr 2019Al Noor mosque shooting survivor Wasseim Alsati has spoken for the first time from Auckland Hospital, saying his 5-year-old daughter Alen has suffered brain damage. Audio
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Complaint laid over police response to anti-Muslim comments outside mosque
11 Apr 2019The police officer who was at the scene when verbal abuse was hurled at worshippers at the Al Noor Mosque is no longer working in Christchurch due to a formal complaint about the incident.
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How police plan to implement new firearms laws
11 Apr 2019Police have asked for patience while they make plans on how to deal with the large number of firearms expected to be handed to them. Video
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Christchurch support group: Ongoing mental health services vital for families
11 Apr 2019An organisation supporting families affected by the Christchurch mosque attacks says mental health support will be needed for some time to come.
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Gun buyback: Owners can claim according to make, model and condition
10 Apr 2019Owners of firearms and magazines that will be illegal to own from tomorrow will be able to claim compensation based on make, model and their condition.
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Christchurch terror attacks: $1.7m paid in victim support
10 Apr 2019Victim Support has distributed almost $1.7 million in financial support to victims of the mosque shootings in Christchurch.
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Firearms Amendment Bill passes final reading in Parliament
10 Apr 2019Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has acknowledged how Parliament came together to act swiftly as the bill passed its final reading. Video
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National want more groups exempt from new gun laws
9 Apr 2019The National Party is pushing for gun law exemptions to be broadened to more groups as the legislation banning most semi-automatic weapons continues its rapid progress through Parliament.
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Terror attack inquiry: 'No stone will be left unturned' - PM
8 Apr 2019Supreme Court Justice Sir William Young will head the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Christchurch terror attack, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced.
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Couple who survived hail of bullets: 'The soul takes time to heal'
10 Apr 2019A Christchurch couple who had 26 bullets fired at their car are volunteering to help other victims' families, especially the widows who face a difficult period with their iddah.
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