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Brenton Tarrant had admitted 51 charges of murder, 40 of attempted murder and one of terrorism over the attacks

'Inhuman' Christchurch gunman sentenced to life

New Zealand mosque gunman Brenton Tarrant has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for the killing 51 Muslim worshippers in Christchurch last year.

World • 27 Aug 20

Abdul Aziz Wahabzadah (R) stopped Tarrant causing more deaths at the Linwood mosque

Survivors reject NZ mosque gunman's world view

The father of three-year-old Mucaad Ibrahim, the youngest victim in last year's New Zealand mosque shootings, told the man who murdered his son that "true justice" awaited him in the next life and it would be more severe than prison.

World • 26 Aug 20

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the precaution was needed to protect its citizens

New Zealand tells overseas arrivals to self-isolate

International visitors to New Zealand must self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival to help slow the spread of the new coronavirus, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said.

Coronavirus • 14 Mar 20

51 Muslim worshippers were killed in the two attacks on 15 March

Apology over New Zealand mosque accused's letter

Officials in New Zealand have apologised after the alleged Christchurch mosque gunman was allowed to send a letter from prison espousing "hateful" views that a supporter then shared online.

World • 15 Aug 19

Jacinda Ardern said regulations around who could hold firearm licences would also be tightened

New Zealand tightens gun laws again after mosque attack

New Zealand has announced plans for a national firearms register, in its second round of gun law reforms following the Christchurch mosque attacks which killed 51 Muslim worshippers.

World • 22 Jul 19

Philip Arps distributed videos of the shooting

New Zealand man jailed for sharing mosque attack video

A New Zealand man has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for distributing videos of a massacre at two mosques in the city of Christchurch.

World • 18 Jun 19

The court heard that mental health assessments had found the accused was fit to stand trial (file pic)

Man accused of Christchurch killings pleads not guilty

The man accused of shooting dead 51 Muslim worshippers in the Christchurch mosque attacks has pleaded not guilty to multiple murder and terrorism charges.

World • 14 Jun 19

Flowers at one of many makeshift memorials to the victims of the 15 March attacks

Christchurch attacker charged with terrorism

The man accused of shooting dead 51 Muslim worshippers in the Christchurch mosque attacks was formally charged with terrorism for the first time, New Zealand police said.

World • 21 May 19

The meeting will be co-chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern

Paris summit aims to banish extremism on social media

New Zealand and France are to bring together world leaders and tech companies at a Paris summit next month aimed at stopping social media being used to organise and promote terrorism.

World • 24 Apr 19

Floral tributes in Christchurch in the wake of the mass shooting

New Zealand parliament votes to amend gun laws

All but one member of New Zealand's parliament voted to change gun laws, less than a month after deadly shooting attacks on two Christchurch mosques that killed 50 people.

World • 10 Apr 19

William Connolly cracked an egg on the head of Senator Fraser Anning

Australian teen cautioned for egging far-right senator

An Australian teenager lauded worldwide for egging a far-right senator who made offensive comments about the Christchurch mosque attacks was let off with a police caution for the incident today.

World • 09 Apr 19

Brenton Tarrant faces 50 murder charges - image blurred as per court order

New Zealand attack suspect to undergo psychiatric tests

A New Zealand judge has ordered the accused Christchurch mosque gunman to undergo a mental health assessment to determine if he is fit to face trial for the murder of 50 Muslim worshippers.

World • 05 Apr 19

The accused is due to make his second court appearance via video link tomorrow

Christchurch accused to face 50 counts of murder

The man accused of carrying out the Christchurch mosque attacks last month will face 50 murder charges when he appears in court this week, New Zealand police have confirmed.

World • 04 Apr 19

New Zealanders came together to pay respect to those killed in the mosque killings

New Zealand honours victims of mosque attacks

A Maori lament echoed across Christchurch as a survivor of the New Zealand mosque attacks told a national remembrance service he had forgiven the gunman responsible for the attack that took his wife, Husna.

World • 29 Mar 19

New Zealand's prime minister Jacinda Ardern has led her country's response to the mosque attacks

NZ to hold national remembrance for Christchurch

New Zealand will hold a national remembrance service for the victims of the Christchurch mosque shootings next Friday, 29 March, two weeks after the attack.

World • 24 Mar 19

Faith leaders at the special gathering join hands for a minute of silent prayer in the Blanchardstown Mosque

Dublin church leader pledges solidarity with NZ Muslims

The Church of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin has been expressing his sympathy and solidarity with the Muslim people of New Zealand and Ireland at a memorial for victims of last week's terror attacks in Christchurch.

Ireland • 22 Mar 19

Two minutes silence were held for victims of the attacks in Christchurch

New Zealand falls silent for mosque attack victims

The Muslim call to prayer rang out across New Zealand followed by two minutes of silence nationwide to mark a week since a white supremacist shot dead 50 people at two mosques in the city of Christchurch.

World • 22 Mar 19

Jacinda Ardern also announced interim measures that will stop a rush of purchases before the legislation is enacted

New Zealand announces immediate ban on assault weapons

New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced an immediate ban on the sale of assault rifles and semi-automatic weapons, rapidly making good on a pledge to tighten the country's gun laws.

New Zealand • 21 Mar 19

Scott Morrison warned he would consider 'all options' in reviewing ties with Turkey

Erdogan criticised over Christchurch comments

Australia's Prime Minister has condemned comments made by Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the wake of the Christchurch mass shootings as "reckless" and "highly offensive".

World • 20 Mar 19

Mourners carry the coffins of Khalid Mustafa and his son Hamza Mustafa

Father and son buried as New Zealand funerals begin

A Syrian refugee and his son were buried in New Zealand in the first funerals for those killed in the twin mosque shootings as Kiwis braced for days of emotional farewells.

World • 20 Mar 19

Shoes were donated by members of the public and painted white by a church volunteer.

Christchurch remembers attack victims

The city of Christchurch has come together in mourning following an attack, which saw a lone gunman open fire on worshippers in a mass shooting at two mosques in the community on Friday.

News Lens • 19 Mar 19

A makeshift memorial in Christchurch in the aftermath of the attacks that left 50 dead

New Zealand's Ardern vows never to say gunman's name

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern vowed never to utter the name of the man responsible for the mosque massacres as she opened a sombre session of parliament with a message of peace to Muslims.

World • 19 Mar 19

'Within ten days of this horrific act of terrorism we will have announced reforms which will, I believe, make our community safer,' Jacinda Ardern said

New gun laws to make NZ safer after attacks - Ardern

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has said she would announce new gun laws within days, after a lone gunman killed 50 people at two mosques in the city of Christchurch.

World • 18 Mar 19

A book of condolence opened in Dublin this morning

NZ ambassador thanks Ireland for support after attacks

The New Zealand Ambassador to Ireland has thanked the Irish people for their outpouring of support in the wake of yesterday's shootings in Christchurch.

Ireland • 16 Mar 19

Community gardaí will be attending prayer services to provide support to the Muslim community

Gardaí attending services to support Muslim community

Community gardaí will be attending prayer services in mosques throughout the country today, to provide support to the Muslim community as they mark their Holy Dcondolay.

Ireland • 15 Mar 19