Red Cross believes New Zealand nurse kidnapped in Syria may still be alive
A New Zealand nurse has been held captive by the Islamic State group in Syria for almost six years – information long kept secret for fear her life might be at risk.
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Judge orders mental health tests for accused New Zealand mosque shooter
A New Zealand judge has ordered that the man accused of killing 50 people at two New Zealand mosques undergo two mental health tests to determine if he is fit to enter pleas in the case.
Shortlist for £30,000 Rathbones Folio Prize announced
The shortlist has been announced for the £30,000 Rathbones Folio Prize celebrating unique works of literature.
Man accused of Christchurch mosque attacks charged with 50 counts of murder
The man accused of carrying out the Christchurch mosque attacks will face 50 murder charges and 39 attempted murder charges when he makes his second court appearance, New Zealand police said.
New Zealand politicians overwhelmingly approve gun restrictions
New Zealand politicians have voted overwhelmingly in favour of new gun restrictions during the first stage of a bill they hope to rush into law by the end of next week.
New Zealand initiates bill to ban guns used in mosque attack
New Zealand’s government on Monday introduced a bill it plans to rush into law that would ban the types of weapons a gunman used to kill 50 people at two mosques.
New Zealand holds remembrance service for Christchurch attack victims
A national remembrance service has been held in New Zealand to commemorate those who died in two mosque shootings in Christchurch two weeks ago.
William to visit New Zealand to honour victims of Christchurch terror attack
The Duke of Cambridge is to visit New Zealand on behalf of the Queen to honour the victims of the Christchurch mosques terrorist attack.
Worshippers visit Christchurch mosque as it reopens
Worshippers have visited a New Zealand mosque as it reopened for the first time after dozens of people died there in a mass shooting.
North-east mosque thanks community for solidarity following New Zealand attack
A group of worshippers in Moray have been overwhelmed with letters of goodwill following a terrorist attack.
New Zealand is broken-hearted but not broken – Al Noor mosque’s imam
People across New Zealand observed the Muslim call to prayer on Friday as the nation reflected on the moment one week ago when 50 people were killed at two mosques.
Hundreds gather in London to remember victims of New Zealand mosque shootings
Hundreds of people joined hands, held a two-minute silence and sang the New Zealand national anthem in London to pay tribute to the victims of the Christchurch terror attack.
Sturgeon: Kindness, compassion and love will defeat proponents of hate
Nicola Sturgeon has made clear her determination to tackle far-right extremism in the wake of the terror attack on two New Zealand mosques.
New Zealand bans ‘military-style’ weapons after mosque attacks
New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern has announced an immediate ban on sales of “military-style” semi-automatic and automatic weapons like the ones used in the attacks on two mosques in Christchurch that killed 50 worshippers.
Turkey’s Erdogan triggers spat with Australia and New Zealand
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has sparked a diplomatic spat with New Zealand and Australia by portraying the Christchurch mosque shooting and a First World War battle as targeting Islam.
Father and son who fled Syria are buried after New Zealand mosque shooting
A father and son who fled the civil war in Syria for “the safest country in the world” were buried on Wednesday, the first two funerals for victims of shootings at two mosques in New Zealand.
Burials to get under way for two victims of Christchurch mosque atrocity
The first two burials of the victims from last week’s mosque shootings in New Zealand are scheduled to take place on Wednesday morning.
Meghan and Harry tell New Zealanders ‘we are with you’ in condolence message
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have told New Zealanders “we are with you” as they signed a book of condolence for the victims of the Christchurch terror attack.
Fund security for places of worship, Government urged
The Scottish Government has been asked to create a fund for security at places of worship following the terror attack at two mosques in Christchurch.
I’ll never say his name: Jacinda Ardern vows justice for Christchurch shootings
New Zealand’s prime minister Jacinda Ardern has vowed never to speak the name of the alleged Christchurch gunman and said the person responsible would face the “full force of the law”.
Action needed after New Zealand attacks, gathering at London mosque told
Political leaders must consider what responsibility they might carry in allowing Islamophobia to thrive, a gathering at a London mosque has been told.
England to honour victims of Christchurch attacks before Czech Republic game
The Football Association has announced there will be a tribute to the victims of the mosque attacks in New Zealand before England’s Euro 2020 qualifier against Czech Republic on Friday.
Media unfairly blaming me for Christchurch mosque attacks, Donald Trump says
US President Donald Trump claims he is unfairly being blamed for the New Zealand mosque massacre.
Students join vigil after Christchurch mosque killings
More than 1,000 students from Christchurch schools and different religions have taken part in a vigil to honour the 50 lives lost after a gunman attacked two mosques in the New Zealand city.
New Zealand government to announce gun reforms within 10 days
New Zealand’s prime minister has said gun law reforms will be announced within 10 days in the wake of the mosque shootings in Christchurch that killed 50 people.
New Zealand Cabinet backs gun law reforms days after mosque shootings
New Zealand’s Cabinet has backed changes to gun laws in the country just three days after 50 people were killed in shootings at two mosques in Christchurch.
Mosque shootings death toll rises to 50 as authorities begin release of bodies
Fifty people are now known to have been killed in the New Zealand mosque shootings as the bodies of victims begin to be returned to their families.
In Pictures: Countries around the world show their support for New Zealand
Countries across the world have stood in solidarity with New Zealand after 50 people died and dozens more were injured in shootings at two mosques.
Mourners pay tribute as New Zealand prepares graves for mosque massacre victims
A steady stream of mourners paid tribute on Sunday at a makeshift memorial to the 50 people killed by a gunman at two mosques in Christchurch.
New Zealand mosque massacre death toll rises to 50
The death toll from the New Zealand mosque attacks has risen to 50, authorities said.
50th victim of New Zealand mosque attacks confirmed dead
New Zealand police said a 50th victim of the mosque attacks in Christchurch has died.
‘Egg boy’ becomes a viral hit after egging controversial Australian politician
A teenager dubbed “egg boy” has become the talk of the internet after he threw an egg at an Australian politician who blamed Muslim immigration for the Christchurch terror attack.