Christchurch

Christchurch terrorist who attacked mosques appeals his life sentence

The terrorist killed 51 Muslim worshippers during the deadliest mass shooting in New Zealand's history in March 2019.

US white shooter's manifesto: 'Kill as many Blacks as possible'

Eighteen-year-old Payton Gendron was inspired by the "Grand Replacement" theory gaining ground among white Americans that minorities are taking over society.

Australia beat England to win cricket Women's World Cup

Australia's Alyssa Healy secured the highest individual score in a women's or men's World Cup final and contributed to her tournament record of 509 runs.

Worshippers subdue axe-wielding attacker at Canada mosque

A 24-year old man has been arrested for a possible hate crime after attacking worshippers with bear spray while carrying an axe in a Mississauga mosque.

New Zealanders recall 'shock' on 3rd anniversary of Christchurch attack

Emotional scenes at Al Noor Mosque as survivors, supporters come together to mark anniversary of Christchurch attack.

Christchurch mosque terrorist to appeal life sentence

Brenton Tarrant had earlier pleaded guilty to killing 51 people and injuring 40 others at the Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Islamic Centre in Christchurch on March 15, 2019.

New Zealand military deployed to evacuate hundreds from severe floods

Rivers burst their banks as a weather system dumped 400mm of rain in two days, an amount meteorologists said exceeded the entire rainfall so far this year in some areas.

Facebook sued for failing to remove anti-Muslim hate speech

A US-based Muslim advocacy group filed a court petition against the social media giant on Thursday, claiming the company has failed to police derogatory anti-Muslim content.

New Zealand's Ardern: World needs to talk about racism, white supremacy

PM Jacinda Ardern says the Muslim community in New Zealand experienced "horrific racism" before March 15, 2019 terror attack on Christchurch mosques in which an Australian white supremacist killed 51 worshippers.

Singapore teen detained for Christchurch-inspired mosque attack plot

The boy purchased a tactical vest online and had intended to also buy a machete at the time of his arrest in December.

Christchurch attack: New Zealand intel agencies mostly focused on Muslims

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern apologises after report says country’s security apparatus inappropriately focused on Muslims at the time when a white supremacist attacked two Christchurch mosques, killing 51 worshipers.

Christchurch mosque shooter sentenced to life without parole

The maximum available sentence ever applied in New Zealand on 29-year-old Brenton Tarrant serves justice but offers no quick healing for survivors and relatives of victims.