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New Zealand's chief censor has banned both the livestreamed footage of the attack and the manifesto written and released by Brenton Harrison Tarrant. (Photo:AP)

Six appear in court for distributing NZ mosque images illegally

Six people appeared in a New Zealand court on Monday on charges they illegally redistributed the video a gunman livestreamed.

15 Apr 2019 1:28 PM

Brenton Tarrant, 28, a suspected white supremacist, was charged with 50 murder charges after the attack on two mosques. (Photo:AP)

NZ vote for gun law change after Christchurch massacre

All but one member of New Zealand's parliament voted on Wednesday to change gun laws.

10 Apr 2019 3:15 PM

Neesham said the key to his comeback was to take the focus away from results. (Photo: AP)

'I actually called Heath Mills and told him I was going to retire': Neesham

Battling inconsistent form and injuries, Neesham said he dialled NZ Players Association CEO Heath Mills to express his desire to quit.

05 Apr 2019 4:34 PM

Seifert had injured his finger last month during a domestic game but was expected to be fit for the World Cup. (Photo: ANI)

‘I’m gutted to not make it to the World Cup Squad’: Tim Seifert

The 24-year-old seemed set to be the back-up gloveman to Tom Latham but was piped by Tom Blundell.

04 Apr 2019 4:56 PM

A police officer patrols a cordon near a mosque in central Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo: AP)

Accused Christchurch gunman to face 50 murder charges: New Zealand police

Apart from 50 murder charges, accused gunman in Christchurch mosque attack will also face 39 attempted murder charges on Friday.

04 Apr 2019 9:32 AM

The 28-year-old Blundell has played just two tests, making a century on debut, and three Twenty20 internationals for New Zealand, but will serve as a backup to Tom Latham for the May 30-July 14 tournament in England and Wales. (Photo: AFP)

New Zealand decides to include Tom Blundell as last minute surprise selection for WC

Blundell’s last appearance for New Zealand was in a Twenty20 international against Australia in Sydney in early 2018.

03 Apr 2019 3:39 PM

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

Tarrant also provided the names of two New Zealand residents as references, who were also interviewed by police and 'met the requirements of the process,' he said, without identifying the two persons. (Photo: AP | File)

New Zealand police visited Christchurch shooter before granting gun licence

The police team carried out the visit in October, interviewing Brenton Tarrant and carrying out a 'security inspection' of his home.

22 Mar 2019 8:58 AM

Ardern brushed aside suggestions of opposition to the ban. (Photo: File)

Days after mosque attack, NZ bans sale of assault, semi-automatic rifles

NZ PM Ardern said high capacity magazines and devices similar to bump stocks -- which make rifles fire faster -- will also be banned.

21 Mar 2019 8:40 AM

Farid, who uses a wheelchair after an earlier accident, was talking to a friend and was delayed from joining worshippers at his usual spot at the front of the mosque, instead praying in a small side room. (Photo: AFP)

'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.

20 Mar 2019 9:14 AM

'He is a terrorist. He is a criminal. He is an extremist. But he will, when I speak, be nameless,' she said. (Photo: File)

'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.

19 Mar 2019 9:02 AM

Abdul Aziz, survivor of mosque shooting speaks to Associated Press during an interview in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo: AP)

'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.

18 Mar 2019 3:52 PM

Investigators had said that the teenager was so far not believed to be directly involved in his attacks. (Photo: AFP)

NZ teenager charged with distributing livestream of mosque rampage

The teenager faces a maximum of 14 years in prison for each charge, prosecutors said.

18 Mar 2019 11:26 AM

Tipple said the military-style semi-automatic (MSSA) the gunman was seen using did not come from his store.(Photo: File)

'No responsibility for 50 deaths,' says dealer who sold arms to NZ mosque killer

David Tipple, the managing director of Gun City, confirmed he sold alleged gunman Brenton Tarrant four firearms and ammunition.

18 Mar 2019 10:09 AM

'I would say to him ‘I love him as a person’,' Farid Ahmad told AFP. 'I could not accept what he did. What he did was a wrong thing.' (Photo: AFP)

‘Don’t have any grudge’: Husband of victim says he forgives NZ mosque gunman

Fifty people, at least four of them women, were killed in the attack on the mosques where worshippers had gone for Friday prayers.

18 Mar 2019 9:55 AM

Tarrant live-streamed his gruesome act on Facebook for 17 minutes and police believe that the accused had single-handedly carried out the terror attack at both the mosques under a span of 36 minutes during the Friday prayers for which a large number of worshippers had congregated. (Photo: ANI)

New Zealand shooting: Gunman sacks lawyer, plans to represent himself in court

Richard Peters, the attorney who represented Tarrant said that the accused 'appeared to be lucid' and was not 'mentally unstable'.

18 Mar 2019 9:09 AM

A horrific video shot by the gunmen who carried out the mosque massacre was livestreamed on Facebook. (Photo:Pixabay)

NZ intend to question tech giants after carnage video was livestreamed

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Sunday said she would be looking for answers from Facebook and other social media firms.

17 Mar 2019 11:30 AM

At least 49 were killed and 20 were injured after a gunman opened fire on Friday prayers at a mosque in New Zealand killing many worshippers and forcing the city of Christchurch into lockdown as police launched a massive manhunt. (Photo: File)

9 Indians missing in New Zealand shootings; 1 identified from Hyderabad

The Indian High Commission in New Zealand also offered help to Indians via social media.

15 Mar 2019 8:19 PM

This image taken from the shooter’s video, which was filmed Friday, March 15, 2019, shows him as he drives and he looks over to three guns on the passenger side of his vehicle in New Zealand. (Photo: AP)

Brenton Tarrant: ‘A regular white man’ who wanted to rid Europe of immigrants

New Zealand mosque shooter said attack that killed 49 was to avenge death of Swedish girl.

15 Mar 2019 2:20 PM

A man who claimed responsibility for the shootings said in a manifesto that he was a 28-year-old white Australian who came to New Zealand only to plan and train for the attack. (Photo: AP)

‘Darkest day’: 49 dead in NZ mosque shootings, gunman an Australian

Australian PM Morrison said gunman is a citizen of his country and called shooter an 'extremist, right-wing, violent terrorist'.

15 Mar 2019 8:26 AM

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