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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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Dozens hand over semi-automatic weapons to police
20 Mar 2019Dozens of people are handing their semi-automatic weapons in to the police, right around the country says Police Minister Stuart Nash.
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'I never thought in a million years something like this could happen'
20 Mar 2019Up to 500 family members and friends of the dead have been gathering at a centre set up in Christchurch, creating a place where everyone can come together and grieve together. Video
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'We strongly believe we stopped him on the way to a further attack' - Police Commissioner
20 Mar 2019Police Commissioner Mike Bush says police knew where the suspect from the Christchurch mosque attacks was going after the shootings and intervened. Video
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Christchurch Terror Attack day six: What you need to know
20 Mar 2019On Friday, the worst terror attack in New Zealand history took place at two mosques in Christchurch, resulting in the deaths of 50 people. Here's what you need to know on day six.
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Help rid NZ of racism, PM asks students at school where two died
20 Mar 2019The Prime Minister has implored a Christchurch high school which lost two students in Friday's massacre to help her rid the country of racism.
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Mosque attacks: 'I just want my parents to be with me'
20 Mar 2019The parents of a 24-year old woman whose husband was killed in the Christchurch mosque attacks are pleading to be allowed to stay in New Zealand to help her and her two young children.
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No changes planned to far right visitor access - Immigration
20 Mar 2019Immigration New Zealand says it has no plans to review whether far-right speakers are allowed into the country.
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Turkish intelligence investigating Christchurch accused - report
18 Mar 2019Turkish intelligence agencies are reportedly investigating the travels of the accused Christchurch gunman, as they suspect he may have been aided and supported by a "well resourced" organisation.
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Christchurch mosque murder accused's sister's house raided
18 Mar 2019Counter-terror police in Australia have raided homes in New South Wales, including the house of the accused gunman's sister, as part of an investigation into the Christchurch terror attacks.
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Fish and Game supports banning military style semi-automatic guns
20 Mar 2019Fish and Game, which represents 150,000 anglers and game bird hunters, supports a ban on military assault rifles. Audio
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'We are not safe at all' - Cousin of man killed in mosque attack
20 Mar 2019A member of Christchurch's Muslim community says he does not feel safe returning to his place of worship, following the attack that killed his friends and cousin.
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Christchurch gunsmith warned police about white supremacists last year
20 Mar 2019A gunsmith living and working in Canterbury says he told police less than six months ago they needed to look at the rise of white supremacists with guns in Christchurch.
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How media plan to cover the accused Christchurch shooter's trial
20 Mar 2019Media outlets have begun discussions on how best to cover the court case of the accused Christchurch terrorist without giving him a platform for propaganda.
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Eight people still critically injured, none who got to hospital died
20 Mar 2019Eight people injured in the Christchurch mosque attacks are still in a critical condition, with a total of 29 still in hospital.
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Returning victims' bodies: 'They are working as hard as they can'
20 Mar 2019The Islamic community is anxious and uneasy about the amount of time it's taking for the victims' bodies to be released, but the Christchurch mayor says they are working as hard as they can.
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'We can change what happens after' mosque attacks
20 Mar 2019Just four days after the mosque attacks that claimed 50 lives, a public forum last night discussed ideas for making the city a better place.
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Muslim youth: 'We're stronger than we ever were before'
19 Mar 2019Two young Muslim women mourning their friends who died in the terror attacks want to make it loud and clear that they are not going to let one gunman ruin their lives. Audio
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Mosque attacks: Muslim sister remembered as kind, loving
20 Mar 2019Those who knew New Zealand woman Linda Armstrong say they take comfort in the fact she is now in heaven, where she belongs.
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Christchurch terror shooting: Victims honoured and questions asked
19 Mar 2019Parliament honoured the victims of the Christchurch terror attacks, opening today's session with a Muslim prayer while churches have opened their doors to give Muslims a safe place to pray.
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The bodies of six victims have been returned to families
19 Mar 2019Twelve victims have been formally identified to the satisfaction of the Coroner, six have been returned to families.
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Bystander who stepped in to help: 'I just wanted to see if they were okay'
19 Mar 2019Nigel Gardner just happened to be driving down Deans Ave as Friday's shooting was unfolding. He talks to Lisa Owen about the horrific scene he came across and how he had to step in to help. Audio
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4000 people watched Facebook video before anyone reported it
19 Mar 2019It took half an hour for anyone to report the live video stream of the Christchurch terror attack to Facebook's moderators.
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Security to remain tight around Parliament buildings
19 Mar 2019Security is tight right around the country, and that includes the places where New Zealand's elected representatives work.
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Māori vocab list to help spread unity
20 Mar 2019A woman determined to spread messages of unity following the Christchurch attacks has compiled a list of te reo Māori translated into English for all New Zealanders to learn. Video
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