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Imam shows appreciation as New Zealand pauses for prayer one week on

We speak with senior member of the Consultative Council of the Islamic Circle of Australia and New Zealand Tamjid Aijazi in Auckland.

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Church holds multi-faith service in memory of mosque attack victims

Worshipers in Christchurch attended a multi-faith memorial service on Thursday (March 21) held for those killed in gun attacks on two mosques during Friday (March 15) prayers.

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Christchurch shootings: New Zealand to 'confront' Erdogan over remarks

Christchurch shootings: New Zealand to 'confront' Erdogan over remarks

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New Zealand suspect was headed to a third target, police say

"We absolutely believe we know where he was going," the commissioner said.

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Watch: New Zealanders perform haka to honour mosque shooting victims

School pupils and bikers have been among those gathering to perform the traditional Maori dance in tribute to the 50 victims of Friday's mosque shootings.

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Watch: High-school students perform haka at Christchurch mosque vigil

Teenagers at a secondary school in Christchurch performed a haka — a ceremonial dance or challenge in Māori culture — in tribute to the victims of the New Zealand mosque shootings.

World

Does the media may play a role in radicalisation?

Following the attacks in New Zealand that left 50 dead, members of the media take a look at how crisis reporting could be improved.

USA

Tragic parallels: New Zealand and Pittsburgh houses of worship suffer similar heartache

"It's actual heartache that people have so much hate for who you are. That they hate everyone you know — people who are wonderful people," one Pittsburgh Jewish teen said.

New Zealand

New Zealand to unveil gun law changes in next week: PM Ardern

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says details of reforms to New Zealand's gun laws will be announced within 10 days of Friday's mosque attacks in Christchurch.

New Zealand

Ardern's office received suspect's 'manifesto' minutes before attack

New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said her office received the shooter's "manifesto" minutes before the attack.

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Who are the victims of the New Zealand mosque shootings?

Some of the victims of the New Zealand mosque shootings have started to be identified by government officials.

USA

New Zealand shooting suspect's travels highlight interest in white Christian history

Bulgarian officials confirmed the man arrested in connection to Friday's massacre in New Zealand had visited the eastern European country last year.

New Zealand

New Zealand shooter's travels around Europe under investigation

Officials in Bulgaria said the man arrested in connection to Friday's shootings visited the country last year.

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Euroviews. America has exported hate. After the New Zealand attacks, it must rein it in ǀ View

We have lectured other countries that the best way to limit violent radicalism is to attack its funding. It's time to take our own advice.

New Zealand

Meet Abdul Aziz, the Christchurch hero who chased the attacker away

Abdul Aziz, 48, didn't run or hide when the Christchurch shooter approached the Linwood mosque where he was praying with his sons. Instead, he went out and faced him.

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Australian senator egged for controversial comments on Muslims

Australian senator Fraser Anning had an egg cracked on his head by a teenager over his controversial comments on the New Zealand mosque shootings.

New Zealand

People pay tribute to victims a day after New Zealand mosque shootings

New Zealanders were not the only ones paying tribute to the victims of Friday's mosque shootings. Social media was also overflowing with messages of solidarity for the country.

New Zealand

What was behind the New Zealand shooter's apparent manifesto?

Before live streaming the shooting in two New Zealand mosques on Facebook, the suspect published an apparent manifesto in which he called immigrants “invaders” and cited “white genocide” as his motivation for the attack.

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New Zealand's gun laws to change- But what are they currently?

An applicant for a firearm licence must pass a background check which considers criminal, mental health, medical, addiction and domestic violence records. In 2017 43,509 who people applied for firearms licences, 43,321 were granted them.

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New Zealand mosque shootings: How did social media platforms react?

Social media giants have come under fire for allowing footage of the shooting, allegedly filmed live by the gunman as the attack unfolded, to be widely circulated.