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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 praised for humility and morality after mosque attacks
23 Mar 2019Members of the Masjid e Umar Mosque in the Auckland suburb of Mount Roskill say they are overwhelmed by their community's support.
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More than half of those injured in Chch attacks still in hospital
23 Mar 2019Twenty-five of the 48 people injured in the mosque attacks last Friday are still being treated in Christchurch Hospital.
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Attack survivor not afraid to go back into Al Noor Mosque
23 Mar 2019A man who survived last Friday's mass shooting says he is not afraid to go back inside the Al Noor Mosque.
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March for Love: 'We will not be divided by hate'
23 Mar 2019Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel says a March for Love on Saturday organised by high school students has confirmed her optimism for the future.
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'Manifesto' deemed objectionable, jail possible for sharing
23 Mar 2019"Knowingly" possessing or sharing the document carries a jail term of up to 14 years.
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Businesses near Linwood mosque start to reopen
23 Mar 2019Businesses next to the Linwood mosque are slowly returning to normal after re-opening their stores.
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New Zealander's image of togetherness chosen for Time magazine
23 Mar 2019A former Dunedin artist has been chosen to illustrate the cover of Time magazine's international edition for its special report on the Christchurch mosque attacks.
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Chch mosque attacks: What you need to know today
23 Mar 2019A week and a day has passed since the terror attack on two mosques in Christchurch. Here's what you need to know on day nine.
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Muslim leader reassured by nation-wide support
23 Mar 2019Yesterday's gathering in Hagley Park has reassured and uplifted their shocked community, a Muslim leader in Christchurch says.
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Recap: Christchurch mosque terror attacks day 9
23 Mar 2019The Prime Minister has thanked the Muslim community for its hospitality in the face of terror. See how the day unfolded with RNZ's updates.
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Erdogan shows attack footage again despite meeting with Peters
23 Mar 2019Blurred video of last Friday's shooting of 50 people at mosques in Christchurch has again been played at a rally in support of the Turkish President.
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Watch: The week that changed NZ forever
23 Mar 2019A week that started with terror and cruelty has been followed by displays of unity, kindness and compassion. Watch Checkpoint's montage of the week that changed New Zealand forever here. Audio
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How to deal with trauma, grief and shock
22 Mar 2019The new episode of Eating Fried Chicken In The Shower is for everyone affected by the Christchurch mosque attacks on 15 March and who doesn't know what to do with their grief and shock.
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Kiwis gather to show solidarity with Muslim community
22 Mar 2019Members of the public came with messages of solidarity and stories of loss as thousands gathered to hear the call to prayer. Robin Martin talks to those at the scene.
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Jordanian prince praises NZ's response to terror and hatred
22 Mar 2019There has been a markedly different response to the events of last week by the Jordanian prince, compared to the Turkish president. Video
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Auckland school changes uniform policy to include hijab
22 Mar 2019An Auckland private girls school has reconsidered its school uniform policy so that any student who wishes to wear the hijab can do so.
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Sonny Bill: 'People don't know what Islam is'
22 Mar 2019All Black and devout Muslim Sonny Bill Williams hopes New Zealanders will embrace Islam more in light of last week's terror attack in Christchurch. Video
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'They wanted to break us but we will unite'
22 Mar 2019An Auckland man who lost his close friend in the Christchurch terror attacks says he's saddened by the incident but feels it has made the community stronger.
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Recap: Mass funeral follows afternoon prayers
22 Mar 2019Thousands of Kiwis turned out this afternoon to pay tribute to those lost in the terror attacks last week, while more than two dozen were buried in a mass ceremony. Follow live updates here.
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Thousands attend vigils to remember mosque shooting victims
22 Mar 2019Large crowds have shown up for vigils which are being held across Aotearoa this afternoon after the country stood still for the official Islamic Call to Prayer, one week after the terror attacks.
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Fake notifications to handover firearms 'a huge waste of police time'
22 Mar 2019Police have expressed frustration at the number of people wasting their time by submitting 'fake' notifications to hand over firearms.
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World reacts to gun law change in New Zealand
21 Mar 2019Within six days of the Christchurch terror attacks where 50 people were shot to death, the New Zealand Prime Minister outlawed certain weapons. While some were all praise for the move, others saw…
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Facebook promises change after Christchurch shooting livestreamed
22 Mar 2019Facebook "hates" that it was used to livestream the terror attack on two mosques in Christchurch last Friday - and promises changes. Audio
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Call to prayer: 'We are broken-hearted, but we are not broken'
22 Mar 2019The country has observed the Muslim call to prayer and two minutes of silence in Christchurch, one week after terror attacks that killed 50 people at two mosques in the city.
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