Christchurch attack: Two Pakistanis awarded for bravery by New Zealand
- 16-Dec-2021
Two Pakistani-origin New Zealanders, Abdul Aziz and Dr Naeem Rashid, have been awarded the country’s highest bravery award for confronting a white supremacist gunman who attacked Christchurch mosques leaving 51 Muslim worshippers dead. Dr. Naeem Rashid, who was killed in the attack, and survivor Abdul Aziz were awarded ‘the New Zealand Cross’ for displaying “great […]
Facebook tightens access to livestreaming
- 15-May-2019
People who have broken certain rules, including those against "dangerous organizations and individuals," will be restricted from using the Facebook Live streaming feature, said vice president of integrity Guy Rosen
Judicial probe opens into Christchurch mosque shootings
- 13-May-2019
The royal commission -- the most powerful judicial probe available under New Zealand law -- will examine events
New Zealand disarms police as terror threat level lowered
- 17-Apr-2019
The level is still higher than it was before the March 15 attacks, when the threat was deemed to be "low"
‘NZ mosque massacre video distributors get death threats’
- 16-Apr-2019
Footage of the horrifying massacre, in which 50 people were killed, was live-streamed and quickly spread around the internet
Jhang: 20,000 people join hands to form Christchurch mosque shape
- 12-Apr-2019
The people taking part in the formation were all dressed in white shalwar kamiz and joined each other to form the structure of Al-Noor Mosque, Christchurch.
New Zealand votes to amend gun laws after Christchurch attack
- 10-Apr-2019
A lone gunman used semi-automatic guns in the Christchurch mosque attacks, killing 50 people as they attended Friday prayers.
New Zealand PM helps out a fellow mum
- 04-Apr-2019
Ardern swiftly wrapped up a media appearance when asked why she had helped the woman, replying only, "because she was a mum"
Far-right Australian senator censured over ‘ugly’ Christchurch comments
- 03-Apr-2019
Politicians from major and minor parties joined forces to censure the controversial Queensland Senator in a voice vote in the Senate.
New Zealand shooters back gun control after Christchurch attack
- 01-Apr-2019
New Zealand will crack down on firearms ownership this week after the Christchurch mosques massacre that claimed 50 lives