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They are us: A memorial to the lost
They were grandparents and spouses, parents of new babies and grown adults, and they were children. These are the people we lost in the Christchurch terror attacks.
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PM announces ban on military-style semi-automatic weapons and assault rifles
21 Mar 2019Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a ban on all military-style semi-automatic weapons and all assault rifles. Video
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Wide support for government's move to tighten gun laws
21 Mar 2019National is pledging to work constructively with the government to implement its just-announced gun law changes.
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Muslim community spirit 'resonant with manaakitanga'
20 Mar 2019South Island whānau ora commissioning agency, Te Pūtahitanga oTe Waipounamu, has been providing support to the Muslim community in Christchurch following Friday's terrorist attack.
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'Whatever the need would be' - Māori wardens offer help
20 Mar 2019Māori wardens are desperate to help in Christchurch after the mosque shootings, but say no one is using them.
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Muslim community welcome on marae - Ngāi Tahu
18 Mar 2019All marae in and around Christchurch have been closed following Friday's attacks, but when they re-open local iwi Ngāi Tahu has assured the Muslim community they are welcome.
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Comment: Government's weapons ban 'better late than never'
21 Mar 2019Opinion - The prime minister's statement that every semi-automatic weapon used in the terrorist attacks in Christchurch would be banned is to be applauded by all New Zealanders, writes Professor Kevin…
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Islam convert Toogood says charity concerts about unity
26 Mar 2019Concerts raising money for those affected by the Christchurch terror attacks feature some of New Zealand's most beloved musicians. For Jon Toogood, the massacre is also deeply personal.
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Chief censor defends classifying manifesto objectionable
25 Mar 2019The document reportedly published online by the accused mosque gunman is aimed at inciting vulnerable people to commit acts of violence, Chief Censor David Shanks says. Audio
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Critic says SIS chats with Muslims 'unethical, misleading'
25 Mar 2019The SIS has been accused of breaching the rights of the Muslim communities it has been monitoring.
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Farewell for massacre victim: 'I couldn't be more proud of being his daughter'
25 Mar 2019The daughter of Haji-Daoud Nabi, who was gunned down in Christchurch's Al Noor Mosque, says she isn't sure the reality of her father's death has really sunk in.
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Volunteers 'dropped everything' to fly in and assist grieving families
25 Mar 2019The Christchurch mosque attacks left the spiritual leadership of the city's Muslim community distraught and in desperate need of support.
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Linwood businesses struggle in mosque attack aftermath
25 Mar 2019A group of Christchurch businesses are struggling to get back on their feet after the attack on their neighbouring Linwood Mosque.
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Sense of respect and hope for a better future at Christchurch vigil
25 Mar 2019If Manar Ibrahim stumbled at all in her speech at yesterday's vigil in Christchurch, it's because the size of the crowd gave her a fright. Video, Audio
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NZers 'need to be able to understand the nature of evil'
25 Mar 2019A complete ban on publishing or possessing the Christchurch gunman's manifesto may have gone too far, say some legal experts.
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Turkey tries to ease fears of tension toward NZers
24 Mar 2019The Turkish Embassy in Wellington has moved to quash fears after the country's president said New Zealanders who went to Turkey with anti-Muslim views would be sent home in coffins.
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Remembrance service: 'We do not stand alone, we stand together'
24 Mar 2019A national remembrance service for the victims of the Christchurch mosques terrorist attack will be held at 10am on Friday.
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Recap: Thousands gather in Christchurch for vigil
24 Mar 2019About 15,000 people turned out tonight for a vigil in North Hagley Park to remember the victims of the mosque terror attacks. See how the day unfolds with RNZ's updates.
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Refugees anxious after Christchurch terror attacks
24 Mar 2019Refugees are in a heightened state of anxiety after the Christchurch terror attacks, Mangere refugee centre's mental health service says.
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About 30,000 expected to attend tonight's Christchurch vigil
24 Mar 2019The organiser of a vigil planned in Christchurch's North Hagley Park tonight is expecting between 30,000 and 40,000 people to attend.
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Mother of mosque attack victim dies after suspected heart attack
24 Mar 2019The mother of a man killed in the Christchurch mosque attacks who travelled from Jordan for his funeral, has died of a suspected heart attack.
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'A moment of deep anguish for humanity' - Jordanian prince
23 Mar 2019A member of the Jordanian royal family has visited the Al Noor Mosque this afternoon and comforted some of those affected by last week's attack.
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Returning to Al Noor Mosque: 'Allah saved me'
23 Mar 2019A Christchurch man who knew most of those who died at the Al Noor Mosque says he managed to scrape by unscathed.
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Prayers as those who belong reclaim their mosque
23 Mar 2019First Person - There's fresh paint on the walls, but the new carpet hasn't arrived yet. John Gerritsen visits the Al Noor Mosque as it reopens its doors, and is reclaimed by its community.
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Hundreds of Chch surfers paddle out in tribute of attack victims
23 Mar 2019Hundreds of Christchurch surfers have paid tribute to the victims of last week's terror attacks with by paddling out at Sumner Beach.
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