Muslims
Is Islamophobia still thriving in NZ?
After the attacks on the mosques in Christchurch there were pleas for unity and love in the face of evil and a huge outpouring of grief and support for the Muslim community. But did New Zealanders… Audio
Muslims show solidarity with Ihumatao movement
Muslim leaders prayed with the people of Ihumatao on the weekend, sharing the pain of having their sacred spaces attacked. How important is kind of gesture? Audio
$178,000 raised to establish Queenstown’s first mosque
Queenstown's Muslim residents have been praying in their own homes, in hired-out churches or driving hours to get to other mosques. Now they're one step closer to having their own mosque after… Video, Audio
Lawyer slams government and Victim Support over treatment of Muslims
A human rights lawyer says the government has continuously let the Muslim community down and she doesn't see that changing even with the Royal Commission into the mosque shootings.
Crime database to help keep Muslims safer
A nationwide database is being rolled out to monitor crimes that target the Muslim community, as part of a scheme to shore up security at the country's mosques and other Islamic buildings. Audio
Terror victims: 'More can be done and it needs to be done quicker'
Concerns around support services for Muslims affected by the Christchurch massacre are being addressed by a community leader.
Terror attack aftermath: How to close the distances between us
Opinion - In the wake of the Christchurch terror attacks, New Zealand can't forget the perspective and lessons the grief has taught us, writes Faisal Halabi.
Christchurch medical staff 'did what good doctors would do'
Some doctors and nurses will never forget what they saw and did in the city on the day of the terror shootings, says a primary healthcare leader in Christchurch.
Government missing chance for joint action on extremism - Muslim leader
A Muslim association with a 20-year plan to improve community links says it is this type of work that can keep people safe.
Mosque attack survivor pledges help
A survivor of the attack at Al Noor Mosque says his aim now is to help as many people as possible.
Compassionate PM restoring old-time notion of public service
Opinion - Jacinda Ardern is doing something extraordinary - but should it be?
'Everybody's sharing the same pain' - Friendly faces draw in those who need to talk
As Christchurch grappled with the grief caused by the mosque shootings last week, a group of Muslim men, dealing with their own grief, set up deckchairs in different parts of the city, and invited…
Chch terrorist attacks followed by grief, kindness, compassion
A week after a gunman stormed inside two Christchurch mosques, killing dozens of people, New Zealanders have united, gaining strength from each other while they grieve as a nation. We look back at an… Video, Audio
Chch teen recalls terror attack that killed father, brother
A 13-year-old Syrian boy wounded at the Al Noor mosque on Deans Avenue says he wishes his brother and father survived instead of him. Zaid Mustafa's 16-year-old brother Hamza and his father Khaled… Video, Audio
Anthony Mundine: Faith will help healing process
Australian boxer and former NRL player Anthony Mundine is in Christchurch, where he visited the wounded in hospital and attended services for those who died last Friday. Video, Audio
Islam ‘is a brotherhood and sisterhood’
An Australian man has travelled to Christchurch to pay his respects to the Muslim community, despite not knowing anyone in the southern city. He spoke with Nita Blake-Persen from Hagley Park. Video, Audio
NZ observes 2 minutes' silence after Chch terror attacks
Thousands of New Zealanders converged on Hagley Park in Christchurch this afternoon to show unity to the Muslim community gathered for their Friday prayers. Our reporter Andrew McRae was there. Video, Audio
Chch accused killer interviewed by police before gun licence issued
Police have confirmed the correct process was followed in issuing the firearms licence to the accused gunman. But what about the loopholes that existed in the law? Were they obvious and could have… Video, Audio
Vigils held across NZ to mark week since Chch terror attacks
Religious and civic leaders have gathered with thousands of members of the public at the Al Jamie Mosque in Ponsonby, Auckland, as it opens its door during its Friday prayers. Video, Audio
Jordan's Prince El Hassan Bin Talal: NZ showing solidarity and 'oneness'
Jordan's Prince El Hassan Bin Talal is in New Zealand visiting his citizens who survived the Christchurch terrorist attack. He told political reporter Craig McCulloch populism and extremism is not… Video, Audio