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Christchurch mosque shooting accused to hear new charges in court
Tarrant faces 50 counts of murder for the attack and when he appears in Christchurch HC on Friday will be charged under terrorist act.
Bomb threat at New Zealand's Whenuapai airbase; police on high alert
In the wake of bomb threats, Auckland Transport had advised motorists to stay away from the area as it has been cordoned off.
Australia: 4 dead, 1 injured after gunman opens fire, suspect apprehended
Witnesses recalled harrowing scenes as a man moved from room to room opening fire at a motel.
Australia restricts water use in populous state, as drought persists
New South Wales, home to about a third of Australia’s 25 million people and its biggest city Sydney, last imposed restrictions in 2009.
Aussie man gets 10 years in jail for rape, kidnap of British backpacker
Marcus Martin, 24, pleaded guilty to three counts of rape and one count of deprivation of liberty in October last year.
New Zealand speaker shoes concern after inquiry exposes toxic work culture
The inquiry's report said the unnamed man 'appeared to be part of a multi-year pattern of predatory behaviour'.
Christchurch man suspected of murder in NZ shootings charged with terrorism
Tuesday’s charge under terrorism suppression legislation was filed against Brenton Tarrant, police said.
Conservatives in Australia on course for 'sensational' election victory
Though it is unclear whether the Scott Morrison-led coalition can govern with an outright majority.
Voting under way in climate-dominated Australia elections
Between 16 and 17 million people are expected to vote across the vast island-continent, with the opp centre-left Labor party tipped to win.
'Don't understand America at all': Jacinda Ardern takes swipe at Washington
Jacinda Ardern announced bans on military styled semi-automatic weapons, high capacity magazines and rifles.