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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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Crusaders respond to criticism of name in light of attacks
17 Mar 2019The Crusaders super rugby franchise says in light of the terror attacks in Christchurch and some public concerns, it will have future discussions about the club's name.
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Christchurch community bands together after mosque shootings
17 Mar 2019The Christchurch community is rallying to support each other in the wake of the tragedy that killed 50 people. Video
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Whangarei vigil told: Terror attacks bringing outpouring of love
17 Mar 2019A Northland Muslim woman has told a big crowd in Whangarei tonight that the man who slaughtered worshippers in Christchurch has broken hearts and families but brought New Zealanders closer together.
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'I didn't save them. Allah, God, saved them'
17 Mar 2019A man at the Linwood mosque in Christchurch may have saved dozens of lives on Friday when he hurled an Eftpos machine at the alleged killer then picked up a gun and confronted him.
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Facebook removed 1.5mill videos of mosques attacks
17 Mar 2019Facebook removed 1.5 million videos of the Christchurch mosques attacks globally in the first 24 hours after it was posted, it says.
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'Criminal investigation unlike anything we've had before' - police
17 Mar 2019Authorities are working to identify and process victims' bodies before handing them over for burial in a way which respects their religious traditions, police and the chief coroner say.
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Live updates: Christchurch terror attack
17 Mar 2019The attacks on mosques in Christchurch have left 50 people dead, and another 50 injured.
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Givealittle funds will go to supporting victims - Victim Support
17 Mar 2019Victim Support is defending its crowd-funding campaign set up for those affected by the mosque shootings, saying money will go direct to families.
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Families of Indian victims 'shoulder to shoulder' - High Commissioner
17 Mar 2019There is a huge sense of sorrow in India after it was confirmed five Indian nationals died in Friday's mosque attacks in Christchurch, the high commissioner says.
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NZ footballer confirmed dead in Christchurch terror attacks
17 Mar 2019New Zealand Football has confirmed that national Futsal player Atta Elayyan was one of the victims of the terrorist attack in Christchurch.
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First victims' bodies to be returned to families tonight - Ardern
17 Mar 2019Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says it is expected that all the bodies of victims of the two Christchurch mosque attacks will be returned to families by Wednesday. Video
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Engineer who migrated to NZ in 1977 confirmed dead
17 Mar 2019Haji Daoud Nabi, 71, was shot and killed while worshiping in Riccarton's Al Noor Mosque.
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Father of newborn girl confirmed dead in Christchurch terror attacks
17 Mar 2019A new father and grandfather have been identified as two of the deceased victims of the Christchurch terror attacks on Friday.
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'We want accountability' - Islamic Women's Council
17 Mar 2019Opinion - The Islamic Women's Council of New Zealand has repeatedly and unsuccessfully lobbied Labour and National governments to stem rising levels of discrimination and the alt-right, writes Anjum…
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Dunedin's Muslim community thanks city for love and support
17 Mar 2019Hundreds have gathered outside Al Huda Mosque in Dunedin to show their solidarity with the city's Muslim community.
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Hunter says he warned police about Dunedin gun club
17 Mar 2019A hunter who visited a gun club frequented by the accused murderer, Brenton Tarrant, says he raised concerns about the club with police, but nothing was done.
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PM attends Wellington vigil for victims of mosque attacks
17 Mar 2019Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has laid flowers and paid respects at the Kilbirnie Mosque in Wellington this afternoon.
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Refugee group confirms two Syrians killed in attacks
17 Mar 2019A refugee group has confirmed two Syrians are among the dead in Christchurch.
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'Go to New Zealand because that's the safest'
17 Mar 2019A member of Christchurch's Muslim community says he feels lost and devastated by the death of his friend.
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Air NZ engineer killed in Christchurch terror attack
18 Mar 2019The daughter of a long serving Air New Zealand engineer killed in the Christchurch mosque massacres describes her father as a man of many talents.
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If he's not charged with terrorism, no one ever will be - professor
17 Mar 2019If Brenton Tarrant is not charged under the Terrorism Suppression Act, it is hard to see when it would ever be used, a legal expert says.
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'Panic buying' of guns ahead of ban
17 Mar 2019There has been a rush on gun shops, with people "panic buying", in the wake of the Christchurch terror attack and in anticipation of the government tightening gun laws.
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Watch: number of dead now 50 - Police Commissioner
17 Mar 2019Police Commissioner Mike Bush said the death toll from the Christchurch mosque shootings is now 50, with a further 50 injured. Video
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We must retain our values despite our grief and rage
17 Mar 2019Analysis - New Zealand has led the world before and has to again in the wake of the Christchurch terror attacks, writes Emma Beals.
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