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A judicial inquiry into whether New Zealand's police and intelligence services could have prevented the Christchurch mosque attacks. (Photo:AP)

Judicial probe begins to look into Christchurch mosque shootings

The royal commission -- the most powerful judicial probe available under NZ law will examine events leading up to the March 15 attack.

13 May 2019 8:40 AM

New Zealand's spy agencies have faced criticism in the wake of the attack for concentrating on the threat from Islamic extremism. (Photo:AP)

Jacinda Ardern orders top level inquiry in Christchurch mosque shooting

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday ordered an independent judicial inquiry into the Christchurch mosque attacks.

25 Mar 2019 12:36 PM

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern led an estimated 5,000 people standing quietly at Hagley Park in front of the Al Noor mosque, where most of the victims died. (Photo:AP)

We are one, says PM Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand mourns with prayers, silence

Residents of Christchurch are still recovering from a devastating earthquake that hit in 2011, killing 185 and injured thousands.

22 Mar 2019 1:36 PM

The majority of victims were migrants or refugees from countries such as Pakistan, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Turkey, Somalia, Afghanistan and Bangladesh. (Photo:AP)

Friday prayers to be broadcast, 2 min silence: NZ PM Jacinda Ardern

The bodies of victims from New Zealand's mosques mass shooting were carried in open caskets on the shoulders of mourners.

20 Mar 2019 2:55 PM

A teenager appeared in court earlier this week on the same charge. (Photo:Facebook SG)

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.

20 Mar 2019 12:07 PM

But legal experts said Tarrant's alleged crimes were so extreme they could warrant the heaviest sentence imposed by a judge in the South Pacific nation. (Photo:AP)

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.

18 Mar 2019 1:46 PM

In addition to the 50 killed, dozens were wounded at two mosques in the South Island city during Friday prayers. (Photo:AP)

Jacinda Ardern says new gun laws planned to make NZ safer

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday she would announce new gun laws within days.

18 Mar 2019 12:42 PM

50 people in two Christchurch mosques were killed. (Photo:AP)

'Gunman mailed manifesto 9 mins before attack': NZ PM Jacinda Ardern

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said her office received a 'manifesto' from the gunman suspected.

17 Mar 2019 9:44 AM

'We are all here to help them in washing the body, putting them in the grave.' said a distraught friend. (Photo:AP)

'We must bury them as soon as possible'; NZ mourns as death toll rises to 50

Anguished relatives were anxiously waiting for authorities to release the remains of those who were killed in massacres at two mosques.

17 Mar 2019 8:48 AM

Witnesses said victims were shot at close range. (Photo:AP)

5 Indians confirmed dead in NZ shooting massacre

Five Indians were among the 50 people killed by a white supremacist, who opened fire on worshippers at two mosques in Christchurch.

17 Mar 2019 8:30 AM

At least 49 worshippers were killed on Friday in attacks on the Al Noor Mosque. (Photo:AP)

7 Indians, 2 of Indian origin still missing after New Zealand mosque shootouts

India's HC in New Zealand said that it has been pursuing with local authorities whereabouts of seven Indians and two Indian-origin persons.

16 Mar 2019 4:49 PM

The Friday massacre at two New Zealand mosques, live-streamed to the world, was not the first time that violent crimes have been broadcast on the internet. (Representational Image)

NZ gun incident shows how social media is used to share violent videos

Frustrated with years of similar obscene online crises, politicians around the globe voiced the same conclusion: social media is failing.

16 Mar 2019 10:25 AM

A raft of further charges are expected. (Photo: AFP)

Brenton Terrant impassive as he is charged in court for mosque shooting

An extremist who rampaged through two mosques in Christchurch killing 49 worshippers appeared in court.

16 Mar 2019 8:36 AM

4 people in custody as NZ mourn amid Christchurch mosque shooting

Four people - one woman and three men - have been taken into custody in relation to the gruesome shootings at two mosques in New Zealand.

15 Mar 2019 11:14 AM

Witnesses told media that a man dressed in a military-style, camouflage outfit, and carrying an automatic rifle had started randomly shooting people. (Photo:AP)

'There was blood everywhere,' says eyewitness in NZ mosque shooting

Multiple fatalities were inflicted at two mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch.

15 Mar 2019 10:10 AM

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