Christchurch
Women's Cricket World Cup 2021 to grace New Zealand Test grounds
When Christchurch previously hosted the women's final in 2000 it was played on a rural ground 20 kilometres from the city.
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Apology over New Zealand mosque accused's 'hateful' letter
Australian Brenton Tarrant is in a maximum-security jail in Auckland awaiting trial for the murder of 51 Muslim worshippers on 15 March in the worst mass shooting in modern New Zealand history.
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Man accused of murder in New Zealand shootings also charged with terrorist act
The charge, which came under the country’s terrorism suppression legislation, was filed against Brenton Tarrant, police said in a statement.
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New Zealand offers residency to families of mosque victims
The special visa category “recognises the impact of the tragedy on the lives of those most affected and gives people currently on temporary and resident visas some certainty” about their status.
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NZ man admits abusing Muslims at Christchurch mosque
Daniel Nicholas Tuapawa was said to have been shocked and did not realise what he had done until police showed him a video in which he was yelling abusive comments including 'all Muslims are terrorists'.
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NZ police arrest Trump fan over Christchurch mosque abuse
Police said the 33-year-old man had "shaken" the Muslim community late Wednesday at the Al Noor mosque by shouting abuse at people.
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Christchurch accused to face 50 murder charges
Tarrant sacked a court-appointed lawyer after his first court appearance on 16 March, raising fears he wanted to represent himself and attempt to use any trial as a propaganda platform.
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Before mosque attacks, NZ failed to record hate crimes for years
In the wake of New Zealand’s worst mass shooting, questions are being asked about what signs agencies missed.
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Christchurch survivor tells remembrance service: 'I choose peace'
Speakers honoured the dead and those who survived the 15 March attacks, including 22 people who remain in hospital, among them a critically injured four-year-old girl.
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Kiwi women don headscarves in solidarity with Muslim victims
Rafaela Stoakes, a 32-year-old mother of two, said wearing the Islamic head covering gave her an insight into what it means to stand out and feel part of the minority.
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'Can't show hate': Families face mental toll of Christchurch shootings
At memorial sites across Christchurch, children's heartfelt notes and drawings of young Muslims holding hands or hugging non-Muslims have been particularly poignant.
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NZ fast tracks identification process for mosque attack victims
The process of identifying victims’ bodies was sped up in order to release them to their families for burial under Muslim law. Authorities have confirmed that the deadliest attack in New Zealand’s recent history left over 50 people dead in Christchurch on Friday.
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Egg Boy raises funds for families of Christchurch shooting
William ‘#EggBoy’ Connolly gained hero status on social media after he smashed a raw egg on Australian senator Fraser Anning's head. Anning faced backlash for his victim-blaming comments on the mosque attack in Christchurch which claimed the lives of 50 people.
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Four Egyptians among dead in New Zealand attack
A heavily armed Australian right-wing extremist attacked two mosques in New Zealand's Christchurch on Friday, killing 49 people.
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Christchurch attacker intended to continue rampage when arrested
The main suspect in New Zealand’s worst peacetime mass shooting intended to continue the rampage before he was caught by police.
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All Blacks include SBW and Coles in squad
All Blacks hooker Dane Coles will make his long-awaited return from an ACL injury, while Sonny Bill Williams has been also included although he is still nursing a shoulder injury
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Christchurch misses out on All Blacks tests again
New Zealand’s ruling National Party said on Thursday it would commit NZ$120 million to a stadium, but it preferred a venue that had a permanent seating for 30,000 fans.
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New Zealand quake evacuees get food, shelter, wifi in Christchurch
Around 450 tourists and residents were taken by the New Zealand navy’s multi-role vessel HMNZS Canterbury.
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Melbourne Cricket Ground to host 2015 final
The 2015 World Cup will feature the 10 full member nations of the International Cricket Council plus Ireland.
