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NZ PM Jacinda Ardern urges global action on social media perils
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Wednesday called for a global response to the dangers of social media.
Second man charged with sharing livestream video of Christchurch attack
A 44-year-old man has become the second person charged with sharing a gruesome livestream video of the deadly attack.
Syrian refugee father, son buried as New Zealand funerals begin
A gunman shot down 50 Muslim worshippers at 2 mosques in Christchurch last Friday in a killing spree that he live-streamed.
'Go home, she won't come': Husband was told after New Zealand shooting
Most victims were migrants or refugees from countries including Pakistan, India, Malaysia, Syria, Turkey, Somalia and Afghanistan.
NZ city Christchurch harboured white supremacists before massacre
The city where a racist fatally shot 50 people at mosques during Friday prayers is known for its English heritage.
'As-salaam alaikum': NZ PM Ardern vows mosque gunman will face 'full force of law'
'He sought many things from his act of terror, but one was notoriety -- that is why you will never hear me mention his name,' Ardern said.
NZ killer to fight case himself, dumps lawyer
The role of social media has also come under the spotlight, after the gunman livestreamed his rampage on Facebook.
'Come on here': How hero refugee, 48, chased away New Zealand gunman
7 people were killed when white supremacist stormed Linwood Masjid -- second mosque he attacked on Friday -- as worshippers knelt to pray.
NZ mosque shooter faces groundbreaking jail sentence
In New Zealand, being found guilty of murder usually comes with a minimum of 10 years in jail before possible parole.
NZ gunman bought weapons online, says shop owner
The owner of a New Zealand gun store said the man charged with murder in Christchurch massacre had bought firearms and ammunition online.