New Zealand attack - live updates: Suspected gunman appears in court as Prime Minister Ardern promises ‘gun laws will change’
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand attack - live updates: Suspected gunman appears in court as Prime Minister Ardern promises ‘gun laws will change’

The Independent  

✕ Close Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand Prime Minister says at least 40 dead in mosque shooting For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least 49 people have been killed and dozens more are seriously injured after shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. Witnesses described seeing bodies and “blood everywhere” following the attack at the Masjid Al Noor mosque in central Christchurch on Friday afternoon. Prime minister Jacinda Ardern said New Zealand's gun laws would be changed as a result of the attack.

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An ex-gun lobbyist is revising New Zealand’s gun laws, tightened after the 2019 mosque attack
6 months, 2 weeks ago

An ex-gun lobbyist is revising New Zealand’s gun laws, tightened after the 2019 mosque attack

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand’s government will overhaul the tighter gun laws introduced after a deadly mass shooting by a white supremacist five years ago, because they put excessive burdens on gun owners who feel vilified by law enforcement and the public, the lawmaker leading the changes said. The changes introduced “onerous regulatory compliance,” said McKee, whose political party, …

New Zealand's gun laws, tightened after the 2019 mosque attack, being revised by an ex-gun lobbyist
6 months, 2 weeks ago

New Zealand's gun laws, tightened after the 2019 mosque attack, being revised by an ex-gun lobbyist

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy New Zealand’s government will overhaul the tighter gun …

New Zealand opens inquest into Christchurch mosque attacks that killed 51
1 year, 2 months ago

New Zealand opens inquest into Christchurch mosque attacks that killed 51

Al Jazeera  

Proceedings are expected to last six weeks and will seek to ‘shine a light’ on what happened in March 2019. New Zealand has opened an inquest into the murder of 51 people by a self-proclaimed white supremacist at two Christchurch mosques in 2019. Windley said the inquiry, which is scheduled to last six weeks, would “seek to shine a light” …

2 dead in New Zealand shooting were co-workers of gunman, who had violent past
1 year, 5 months ago

2 dead in New Zealand shooting were co-workers of gunman, who had violent past

LA Times  

Police officers stand outside a hotel housing a team competing in the Women’s World Cup in Auckland, New Zealand. The two men gunned down at a New Zealand construction site shortly before the opening of the Women’s World Cup had worked alongside the shooter, police said Friday, and court records showed that the gunman had been convicted of domestic violence …

3 dead in Auckland shooting: How stringent are New Zealand’s gun laws?
1 year, 5 months ago

3 dead in Auckland shooting: How stringent are New Zealand’s gun laws?

Firstpost  

Ahead of the first match of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Auckland woke up to a shooting which left three people, including the gunman, dead. The shocking but rare incident puts a spotlight on the country’s gun laws Excitement was in the air in New Zealand. New Zealand Police Commissioner Andrew Coster said one officer was shot as he attempted …

New Zealand police say gunman dead after killing two in attack on Auckland CBD construction site
1 year, 5 months ago

New Zealand police say gunman dead after killing two in attack on Auckland CBD construction site

ABC  

The 24-year-old gunman who killed two people in an attack in Auckland's CBD did not have a gun licence and had a history of family violence, police say. Key points: Three people, including the male offender, are dead following a shooting in Auckland's CBD New Zealand's prime minister says there is no national security risk Police say the gunman worked …

N. Zealand attack survivor heartbroken by Buffalo killings
2 years, 7 months ago

N. Zealand attack survivor heartbroken by Buffalo killings

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — If the Buffalo supermarket shooter had learned anything from the massacre in New Zealand that apparently inspired him, it should have been that the violence didn’t achieve any of the gunman’s aims, a survivor said Tuesday. “They were just thinking to buy their food, maybe they’re feeding their young kids at home.” The 18-year-old gunman accused …

New Zealand shooting survivor says violence achieved nothing
2 years, 7 months ago

New Zealand shooting survivor says violence achieved nothing

NPR  

New Zealand shooting survivor says violence achieved nothing Enlarge this image toggle caption Mark Baker/AP Mark Baker/AP WELLINGTON, New Zealand — If the Buffalo supermarket shooter had learned anything from the massacre in New Zealand that apparently inspired him, it should have been that the violence didn't achieve any of the gunman's aims, a survivor said Tuesday. The 18-year-old gunman …

New Zealand police were following extremist who stabbed 6
3 years, 4 months ago

New Zealand police were following extremist who stabbed 6

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand authorities were so worried about an extremist inspired by the Islamic State group that they were following him around the clock and were able to shoot and kill him within 60 seconds of him unleashing a knife attack that wounded six people Friday at an Auckland supermarket. Police Commissioner Andrew Coster said a police …

IS-inspired attacker shot dead in New Zealand after injuring six people in minute-long stabbing spree
3 years, 4 months ago

IS-inspired attacker shot dead in New Zealand after injuring six people in minute-long stabbing spree

Firstpost  

New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern said the man, a Sri Lankan national, had managed to carry out his “hateful” assault even though he was on a terror watchlist. Wellington: An Islamic State-inspired attacker injured six people in a New Zealand supermarket knife rampage Friday, before being shot dead by undercover police officers who had him under round-the-clock surveillance. Prime …

Plans for movie on New Zealand mosque attacks draw criticism
3 years, 6 months ago

Plans for movie on New Zealand mosque attacks draw criticism

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Tentative plans for a movie that recounts the response of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to a gunman’s slaughter of Muslim worshippers drew criticism in New Zealand on Friday for not focusing on the victims of the attacks. Hollywood news outlet Deadline reported that Australian actor Rose Byrne was set to play Ardern in the movie “They …

Christchurch mosque attacks: Mistakes, but unpreventable
4 years, 1 month ago

Christchurch mosque attacks: Mistakes, but unpreventable

Al Jazeera  

Official inquiry says intelligence services were distracted from right-wing threats due to focus on ‘Islamic extremism’. The Royal Commission of Inquiry report concluded that, while intelligence services had directed their efforts away from investigating right-wing threats and instead focused heavily on the “threat of Islamist extremist” activity, they could not have been alerted of an imminent attack. The report, released …

New Zealand Finds Intelligence Lapses Leading To Last Year's Mosque Attacks
4 years, 1 month ago

New Zealand Finds Intelligence Lapses Leading To Last Year's Mosque Attacks

NPR  

New Zealand Finds Intelligence Lapses Leading To Last Year's Mosque Attacks Enlarge this image toggle caption Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images Brenton Tarrant, the man who carried out last year's deadly assaults on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, was able to amass an arsenal of weapons without alerting authorities, whose focus was on potential threats from Islamist terrorism …

Jacinda Ardern Vows Accountability as New Zealand Prepares to Release Christchurch Attack Report
4 years, 1 month ago

Jacinda Ardern Vows Accountability as New Zealand Prepares to Release Christchurch Attack Report

News 18  

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday vowed accountability for the families of last year’s Christchurch mosque attack victims, ahead of the public release of a major report into the country’s worst massacre. The 792-page report took about 18 months to finish, and contains interviews with hundreds of people including security agencies, Muslim community leaders, international experts and officials …

New Zealand mosque shooter sentenced to life without parole
4 years, 4 months ago

New Zealand mosque shooter sentenced to life without parole

Al Jazeera  

Brenton Tarrant, who killed 51 Muslims as they prayed, is first in New Zealand to be sentenced to life without parole. “The justice system has locked up this ideology forever.” Gamal Fouda, the imam of Al Noor Mosque, said that “no punishment would bring our loved ones back”, but was proud of New Zealand’s response to extremism. That is us, …

New Zealand's Christchurch Mosque Shooter Sentenced To Life Without Parole
4 years, 4 months ago

New Zealand's Christchurch Mosque Shooter Sentenced To Life Without Parole

NPR  

New Zealand's Christchurch Mosque Shooter Sentenced To Life Without Parole Enlarge this image toggle caption Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images Brenton Tarrant, a white supremacist who killed 51 worshippers at two Christchurch, New Zealand mosques, was sentenced to life in prison without parole Thursday. Enlarge this image toggle caption John Kirk Anderson/POOL/AFP via Getty Images John Kirk Anderson/POOL/AFP via …

New Zealand survivor to mosque gunman: ‘You are the loser’
4 years, 4 months ago

New Zealand survivor to mosque gunman: ‘You are the loser’

Associated Press  

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — A man who was shot and wounded in the New Zealand mosque attacks had a simple message for the mass-murderer responsible: “You are the loser, and we are the winners.” Mirwais Waziri was among the survivors and family members who spoke on the second day of a four-day sentencing hearing for white supremacist Brenton Harrison Tarrant, …

Survivors, families describe loss, rage after New Zealand attacks
4 years, 4 months ago

Survivors, families describe loss, rage after New Zealand attacks

Al Jazeera  

At sentencing hearing for mosque shooter, survivors and relatives of victims recount their loss, grief and ‘utter rage’. “As a parent, no matter how old your children are, they’ll always be your baby.” Each day has become a burden to endure and he finds even simple tasks hard to complete, Omar said. “It is irreparable damage to me, that is …

Christchurch shooter planned to burn down mosques afterwards
4 years, 4 months ago

Christchurch shooter planned to burn down mosques afterwards

Deccan Chronicle  

Christchurch: The white supremacist who slaughtered 51 worshippers at two New Zealand mosques had intended to burn down the mosques afterwards, a prosecutor said in court Monday, while describing two of those praying as making heroic efforts to stop the mass shooting. Crown prosecutor Barnaby Hawes said that two months before the attacks, Tarrant flew a drone directly over the …

New Zealand Shooter Planned To Burn Down Mosques, Prosecutor Tells Court
4 years, 4 months ago

New Zealand Shooter Planned To Burn Down Mosques, Prosecutor Tells Court

News 18  

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand: Families and survivors had their first chance to confront the white supremacist who slaughtered 51 worshippers in a mass shooting at two New Zealand mosques as his four-day sentencing hearing began Monday. Crown prosecutor Barnaby Hawes said Tarrant moved to New Zealand in 2017 and began buying an arsenal of high-powered weapons, as well as 7,000 rounds …

Families confront New Zealand mosque shooter at sentencing
4 years, 4 months ago

Families confront New Zealand mosque shooter at sentencing

Associated Press  

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — Families and survivors had their first chance to confront the white supremacist who slaughtered 51 worshippers in a mass shooting at two New Zealand mosques as his four-day sentencing hearing began Monday. You failed miserably.” The gunman, 29-year-old Australian Brenton Harrison Tarrant, pleaded guilty in March to 51 counts of murder, 40 counts of attempted murder …

Christchurch court hears graphic account of mosque killings on first day of Australian gunman Brenton Tarrant's sentencing hearing
4 years, 4 months ago

Christchurch court hears graphic account of mosque killings on first day of Australian gunman Brenton Tarrant's sentencing hearing

ABC  

A New Zealand court has heard in chilling detail how the Australian terrorist who carried out attacks on two mosques last year deliberately and methodically killed 51 people and injured 40 more because he wanted to reduce the country's immigration rates. Key points: The court heard Tarrant told police he wanted to burn each mosque to the ground After attacking …

AP Interview: New Zealand PM aims to limit spread of hate
5 years, 1 month ago

AP Interview: New Zealand PM aims to limit spread of hate

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand’s prime minister said she will do all she can to stop a man accused of killing 51 Muslim worshippers from spreading his message of hate at his trial, while she hopes artificial intelligence will one day stop such attacks from being broadcast online. “And I think every opportunity we can to deprive the alleged …

New Zealand announces plan for second round of gun law reforms post-Christchurch mosque attack that killed 51
5 years, 5 months ago

New Zealand announces plan for second round of gun law reforms post-Christchurch mosque attack that killed 51

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said regulations around who could hold firearm licences would also be tightened. Wellington: New Zealand announced plans for a national firearms register on Monday in its second round of gun law reforms following the Christchurch mosque attacks which killed 51 Muslim worshippers. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said regulations around who could hold firearm licences would also …

New Zealand Starts Gun Buyback Program In Response To Christchurch Mosque Shootings
5 years, 5 months ago

New Zealand Starts Gun Buyback Program In Response To Christchurch Mosque Shootings

NPR  

New Zealand Starts Gun Buyback Program In Response To Christchurch Mosque Shootings toggle caption Nick Perry/AP New Zealand's first gun buyback in the wake of the Christchurch shooting attracted more than 150 gun owners on Saturday, according to law enforcement officials. In the aftermath of the shooting, New Zealand's parliament voted 119-1 to pass a bill banning most semi-automatic weapons, …

Accused New Zealand mosque shooter charged with terrorism
5 years, 7 months ago

Accused New Zealand mosque shooter charged with terrorism

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand police on Tuesday filed a terrorism charge against the man accused of killing 51 people at two Christchurch mosques. The new charge comes with a maximum penalty of life imprisonment upon conviction and will be a test case for New Zealand’s terrorism law, which came onto the books in 2002 following the terrorist attacks …

\'Don\'t understand America at all\': Jacinda Ardern takes swipe at Washington
5 years, 7 months ago

\'Don\'t understand America at all\': Jacinda Ardern takes swipe at Washington

Deccan Chronicle  

Paris: New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern is baffled to see why the US has not passed stronger gun laws yet, even after a string of mass shooting events in US and around the globe. Jacinda Ardern announced bans on military styled semi-automatic weapons, high capacity magazines and rifles days after the March 15 mass shootings on 2 mosques in Christchurch …

No intelligence linking Sri Lanka attacks to Christchurch: NZ PM
5 years, 8 months ago

No intelligence linking Sri Lanka attacks to Christchurch: NZ PM

Deccan Chronicle  

Wellington: New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday that her government was not aware of any intelligence suggesting that a devastating attack on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka was in retaliation for deadly shootings on a mosques in Christchurch. Sri Lanka's junior minister for Defence, Ruwan Wijewardene, told his country's parliament on Tuesday that an initial investigation had …

New Zealand has 'not yet seen' intel linking Sri Lanka blasts to Christchurch attacks, says Jacinda Ardern's office
5 years, 8 months ago

New Zealand has 'not yet seen' intel linking Sri Lanka blasts to Christchurch attacks, says Jacinda Ardern's office

Firstpost  

New Zealand has not yet seen any intelligence reports linking the bombings in Sri Lanka to the mosque attacks in Christchurch, Jacinda Ardern’s office said. Wellington: New Zealand has “not yet seen” any intelligence reports linking the deadly bombings in Sri Lanka to last month’s mosque massacre in Christchurch, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s office said late on Tuesday. A Sri …

Timeline of police response to New Zealand mosque attacks
5 years, 8 months ago

Timeline of police response to New Zealand mosque attacks

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand police on Wednesday released a detailed timeline of their response to the March 15 shootings that left 50 dead at two Christchurch mosques, confirming they arrested the suspected shooter 18 minutes after receiving the first emergency call. Commissioner Mike Bush released the following second-by-second timeline, saying the New Zealand public should have as much …

Six appear in court for distributing NZ mosque images illegally
5 years, 8 months ago

Six appear in court for distributing NZ mosque images illegally

Deccan Chronicle  

Wellington: Six people appeared in a New Zealand court on Monday on charges they illegally redistributed the video a gunman livestreamed as he shot worshippers at two mosques last month. Christchurch District Court Judge Stephen O'Driscoll denied bail to businessman Philip Arps and an 18-year-old suspect who both were taken into custody in March. The 18-year-old suspect is charged with …

New Zealand Parliament passes sweeping gun restrictions
5 years, 8 months ago

New Zealand Parliament passes sweeping gun restrictions

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand’s Parliament on Wednesday passed sweeping gun laws that outlaw military style weapons, less than a month after the mass shootings at two mosques in Christchurch where 50 people were killed and dozens were wounded. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern spoke emotionally during the bill’s final reading of the traumatic injuries suffered by victims of the …

New Zealand Parliament Votes To Ban Semi-Automatic Weapons After Mosque Shooting
5 years, 8 months ago

New Zealand Parliament Votes To Ban Semi-Automatic Weapons After Mosque Shooting

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand’s Parliament on Wednesday passed sweeping gun laws that outlaw military style weapons, less than a month after mass shootings at two mosques in the city of Christchurch left 50 people dead and dozens wounded. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern spoke emotionally during the bill’s final reading of the traumatic injuries suffered by …

New Zealand’s parliament votes 119-1 to change gun laws after Christchurch massacre
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand’s parliament votes 119-1 to change gun laws after Christchurch massacre

CNN  

CNN — New Zealand’s parliament has voted almost unanimously in favor of changing the country’s gun laws, less than a month after a mass shooting left 50 people dead. Members of parliament voted 119 to 1 in favor of the ban on military-style semi-automatic weapons Wednesday, as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern told lawmakers they were giving “a voice” to those …

New Zealand parliament approves sweeping ban on military-style weapons
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand parliament approves sweeping ban on military-style weapons

LA Times  

New Zealand’s parliament on Wednesday passed sweeping gun laws which outlaw military-style weapons, less than a month after the nation’s worst mass shooting left 50 dead and 39 wounded in two mosques in the South Island city of Christchurch. New Zealand’s parliament on Wednesday passed sweeping gun laws that outlaw military-style weapons less than a month after mass shootings at …

New Zealand Introduces Gun Control Bill Expected To Become Law Within Weeks
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand Introduces Gun Control Bill Expected To Become Law Within Weeks

NPR  

New Zealand Introduces Gun Control Bill Expected To Become Law Within Weeks Enlarge this image toggle caption Nick Perry/AP Nick Perry/AP New Zealand's government has introduced legislation that would ban most semi-automatic firearms, including the types of weapons used in shootings last month at two Christchurch mosques that killed 50 people. The bill's introduction on Monday marks the next step …

New Zealand shooting suspect 'complains about prison treatment'
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand shooting suspect 'complains about prison treatment'

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The man accused of shooting …

New Zealand gun laws: 11,000 sign petition opposing proposed changes
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand gun laws: 11,000 sign petition opposing proposed changes

CNN  

CNN — More than 11,000 people have signed a petition against proposed tougher gun laws in the wake of the Christchurch mosque massacres, criticizing the changes as “unjust to law-abiding New Zealand citizens.” Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the ban on military-style semi-automatic weapons, assault rifles and high-capacity magazines only days after the mass shootings at two mosques claimed 50 …

New Zealand mosque terror attack: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern orders royal commission into Christchurch shootings
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand mosque terror attack: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern orders royal commission into Christchurch shootings

Firstpost  

Jacinda Ardern said a royal commission – the most powerful judicial probe available under New Zealand law – was needed to find out how a single gunman was able to kill 50 people in an attack that shocked the world Wellington: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday ordered an independent judicial inquiry into whether police and intelligence services …

Jacinda Ardern orders top level inquiry in Christchurch mosque shooting
5 years, 9 months ago

Jacinda Ardern orders top level inquiry in Christchurch mosque shooting

Deccan Chronicle  

Wellington: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday ordered an independent judicial inquiry into the Christchurch mosque attacks, asking whether police and intelligence services could have prevented the March 15 attack. Ardern said a royal commission -- the most powerful judicial probe available under New Zealand law -- was needed to find out how a single gunman was able …

How New Zealand Has Come Together Since The Christchurch Shootings
5 years, 9 months ago

How New Zealand Has Come Together Since The Christchurch Shootings

NPR  

How New Zealand Has Come Together Since The Christchurch Shootings One week after a gunman killed 50 people at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, the country marked the day with prayers and remembrances. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: One week after the terror attack that killed 50 people at two mosques in the city of Christchurch, the government of New …

The Latest: New Zealanders to observe Muslim call to prayer
5 years, 9 months ago

The Latest: New Zealanders to observe Muslim call to prayer

Associated Press  

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — The Latest on the mosque attacks in New Zealand : 10:30 a.m. People across New Zealand will listen to the Muslim call to prayer on Friday as the nation marks one week since a gunman attacked two mosques and killed 50 people. ___ 4:30 p.m. New Zealand Police Commissioner Mike Bush says all 50 victims of …

New Zealand accidentally charges mosque attack suspect with murder of someone who is still alive
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand accidentally charges mosque attack suspect with murder of someone who is still alive

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy New Zealand police have apologised …

New Zealand Banning Weapons Like Those Used In Mosque Attacks In Christchurch
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand Banning Weapons Like Those Used In Mosque Attacks In Christchurch

NPR  

New Zealand Banning Weapons Like Those Used In Mosque Attacks In Christchurch Enlarge this image toggle caption Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced Thursday that the government will ban "military-style semi-automatic weapons and assault rifles," in an attempt to head-off "the kind of horror and attack that we saw on Friday." Ardern urged …

New Zealand shooting: Prime minister Jacinda Ardern receives worldwide support for her response to terrorist attack
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand shooting: Prime minister Jacinda Ardern receives worldwide support for her response to terrorist attack

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy People across the world are …

New Zealand shooting: Jacinda Ardern vows never to say name of Christchurch mosque attacker
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand shooting: Jacinda Ardern vows never to say name of Christchurch mosque attacker

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy New Zealand’s prime minister Jacinda …

Jacinda Ardern vows never to utter New Zealand shooter's name, says won't get him 'publicity he craved'
5 years, 9 months ago

Jacinda Ardern vows never to utter New Zealand shooter's name, says won't get him 'publicity he craved'

Firstpost  

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern vowed Tuesday never to utter the name of the twin-mosque gunman as she opened a sombre session of parliament with an evocative as salaam alaikum message of peace to Muslims. Christchurch: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern vowed Tuesday never to utter the name of the twin-mosque gunman as she opened a sombre session …

New Zealand terror suspect planned third attack, police chief says
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand terror suspect planned third attack, police chief says

CNN  

Christchurch, New Zealand CNN — The suspect accused of carrying out Friday’s terror attack in Christchurch, New Zealand, was likely on his way to carry out a third shooting before he was stopped by authorities, New Zealand’s top police official said. “There’s a sense among New Zealanders that they wish to show to the Muslim community their support, their love,” …

New Zealand to tighten gun laws
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand to tighten gun laws

Deccan Chronicle  

Christchurch : New Zealand will tighten gun laws in the wake of its worst modern-day massacre, the government said on Monday, as it emerged that the white supremacist accused of carrying out the killings at two mosques will represent himself in court. Dozens of students then paid their respects, with many coming together for a haka – a traditional Maori …

'Shocked' New Zealand Rifle Club Revokes Membership Of Mosque Shootings Suspect
5 years, 9 months ago

'Shocked' New Zealand Rifle Club Revokes Membership Of Mosque Shootings Suspect

NPR  

'Shocked' New Zealand Rifle Club Revokes Membership Of Mosque Shootings Suspect Enlarge this image toggle caption Marty Melville/AFP/Getty Images Marty Melville/AFP/Getty Images In the days following Friday's mass shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, the prime minister has called for gun law reforms, and the suspected shooter awaits trial. Pete Breidahl, a former member of New Zealand's military, …

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