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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.
Christchurch Terror Attacks headlines with summaries.
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Christchurch attacks: Thirty people still in hospital
19 Mar 2019Thirty people are still in hospital and nine are in intensive care, the Canterbury DHB has confirmed. Video
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'We've failed miserably': Critics condemn surveillance strategy
19 Mar 2019Security agencies are under pressure to explain why they appear to treat Muslims as more of a threat than the alt-right and white supremacists. Audio
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'Predictable risk' in Facebook livestreaming feature
19 Mar 2019The Privacy Commissioner is calling on Facebook to give the names of anyone who shared the livestream of the mosque shootings to police. Audio
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Christchurch terror attack day 5: What you need to know
19 Mar 2019NZ companies are considering pulling ads on social media giants, churches are opening their doors for muslims to pray and some people are voluntarily handing in their semi-automatic firearms.
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With nothing but time to give, Shay Kenny holds his sign each day
19 Mar 2019Homeless man Shay Kenny and his cardboard sign have become an unusual symbol for Christchurch's healing, after Friday's attack.
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A short history of NZ's gun laws: From cutlasses to semi-automatics
19 Mar 2019New Zealand's gun laws are back in the spotlight after Friday's terror attack, and date back to the days of cutlasses and pikes.
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Auckland's Pasifika Festival cancelled
19 Mar 2019Auckland's Pasifika Festival will not go ahead this weekend due to police resourcing in the wake of the Christchurch terrorist attacks.
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A brother's agonising visa wait after Christchurch attacks
19 Mar 2019The brother of a man killed in the mosque shootings says it's unacceptable their family in Jordan had to wait for visitor visas.
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'We should all be together' - Christchurch taxi drivers offer free rides
19 Mar 2019First person - Christchurch is on high alert following Friday's mass shootings at two mosques, and local taxi drivers are doing their bit to help in times of need, writes Ben Strang.
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Gun owners voluntarily handing over semi-automatic rifles to police
19 Mar 2019Gun owners have been handing in their semi-automatic firearms to be destroyed, following Friday's terror attack. Audio
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Mosque attack survivor made desperate calls to family
19 Mar 2019Among the survivors of the Christchurch mosque shootings still coming to terms with what he has experienced is Shoaib Gani. Video
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Christchurch mosque attacks: Churches offer Muslims a safe place to pray
19 Mar 2019Churches across the country are opening their doors to allow Muslims a safe place to pray following Friday's terrorist attacks.
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Terror attack aftermath: 'Together we are one, they are us'
18 Mar 2019As the nation continues to pick up the pieces in the aftermath of the Christchurch terror attack on Friday, the best of humanity was evident today.
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First at the scene of blood and hatred
18 Mar 2019Emergency workers who went to the mosque shootings say they'll never forget the scene of hatred and horror that confronted them.
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Pakistani PM recognises 'martyred' man shot in Chch attacks
18 Mar 2019Pakistan has bestowed a national award on one of the victims of last week's mosque attack in Christchurch who died trying to confront the accused gunman.
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Trump's stance on Muslims, Fox host in spotlight after mosque shootings
18 Mar 2019The White House is rejecting any attempt to link US President Donald Trump to the man accused of killing 50 people in the Christchurch mosque attacks.
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Aus politician egged day after 'disgusting' remarks about Chch attacks
16 Mar 2019A young man has been arrested for egging Queensland senator Fraser Anning during a political meeting in Melbourne's south.
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Govt needs to ramp up social media monitoring
19 Mar 2019A cyber law professor says the government needs to ramp up its efforts in working with social media platforms to monitor extremist views.
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Christchurch doctor still missing: 'The uncertainty is horrible'
18 Mar 2019The wife of a cardiologist who had worked at Christchurch hospital for 20 years still doesn't know if her husband is one of the deceased victims of the Christchurch terror attack. Audio
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Twin brother of mosque attack victim: 'I want him back'
18 Mar 2019The twin brother of a man who was killed in the Christchurch mosque massacre says he wants him back and buried as soon as possible. Audio
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Scammers using Christchurch tragedy to steal money
18 Mar 2019The scammers are using the Christchurch shootings as an opportunity to try to steal money, requesting money through emails, text messages and fraudulent donation sites.
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'Caring, honest and loving' father of three confirmed dead
18 Mar 2019A dairy farm worker who had only recently moved to New Zealand to build a better life for his family is among those killed in the Christchurch terror attack.
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Recap: Christchurch terror attacks - Thousands gather for latest vigils
18 Mar 2019Thousands have gathered at vigils in Christchurch, Queenstown and around the world to pay tribute to the victims of Friday's attacks. See how the day unfolded with RNZ's blog here.
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Christchurch mosque terror attacks: The victims
18 Mar 2019Here is a list of those confirmed to have lost their lives in the terror attacks at Christchurch mosques.
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