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'It’s going to take a long time for people to get over it': survivors humbled by support

'It’s going to take a long time for people to get over it': survivors humbled by support

Before a crowd of thousands in Christchurch’s Hagley Park, survivor Farid Ahmed explained why he was able to forgive the terrorist who allegedly killed his wife.

  • by Michael Koziol

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Electrical lock system suspected of trapping mosque shooting victims
Christchurch shooting

Electrical lock system suspected of trapping mosque shooting victims

When the gunman began to attack the Al Noor mosque, Ahmed Alayedy scrambled to get to the nearest emergency exit. But the door was locked.

'Unruly' British tourists used children as 'tools' in alleged scams
New Zealand

'Unruly' British tourists used children as 'tools' in alleged scams

After being accused of trashing a beach and "rude" antics, five members of the clan were issued deportation notices at a fast-food restaurant, documents reveal.

  • by Ruby Nyika
Morrison to join world leaders in Christchurch for remembrance
Christchurch shooting

Morrison to join world leaders in Christchurch for remembrance

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison will join a host of others in Christchurch on Friday to

NSW Police tactical officers among the first on scene in Christchurch
Christchurch shooting

NSW Police tactical officers among the first on scene in Christchurch

Two tactical officers from NSW, who were in Christchurch for an international sniping course, were among the first responders to the mosque shooting that left 50 dead

  • by Sally Rawsthorne
The world now wants to move to New Zealand
Christchurch shooting

The world now wants to move to New Zealand

There has been a spike in registrations from people interested in living and working in the country in the aftermath of the March 15 terror attacks.

  • by Martin van Beynen
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Veteran, 95, catches several buses to be at march against racism in New Zealand
Christchurch shooting

Veteran, 95, catches several buses to be at march against racism in New Zealand

A 95-year-old veteran who had to catch several buses to get to an Auckland march against racism on Sunday says the mosque attacks in Christchurch have brought people together.

'Sad yet beautiful' encounter at New Zealand whale graveyard
Whales

'Sad yet beautiful' encounter at New Zealand whale graveyard

The sheer number of the remains of stranded pilot whales on a Stewart Island beach was a "surreal experience".

  • by Lorna Thornber
Ardern announces royal commission into Christchurch massacre
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Christchurch shooting

Ardern announces royal commission into Christchurch massacre

Questions have been asked about how the accused 28-year-old Australian white supremacist was not flagged by security agencies on either side of the Tasman.

  • by Nick Perry
Christchurch terrorist attack sparks free speech debate in New Zealand
Christchurch shooting

Christchurch terrorist attack sparks free speech debate in New Zealand

New Zealanders are debating free speech after their chief censor banned a 74-page manifesto written by the man accused of the Christchurch mosque attacks.

NZ to hold national memorial service for mosque victims
Christchurch shooting

NZ to hold national memorial service for mosque victims

The national memorial service is expected to attract numerous foreign dignities, including possibly Prince William from the UK.

  • by Karen Sweeney