World Aug 27 New Zealand mosque shooter sentenced to life without parole By Nick Perry, Associated Press
World Apr 04 New Zealand mosque attack suspect faces 89 charges The man accused of killing 50 people in the March 15 attacks on two mosques will appear in court via video link Friday. By Nick Perry, Associated Press
World Apr 01 New Zealand initiates bill to ban guns used in mosque attack Police Minister Stuart Nash said that if lawmakers pass the bill as expected, the new law will take effect April 12, less than a month after the March 15 attacks. By Nick Perry, Associated Press
World Mar 22 Watch 7:10 News Wrap: Trump withdraws North Korea sanctions imposed yesterday In our news wrap Friday, President Trump announced that he is withdrawing sanctions his administration imposed on North Korea just yesterday. According to Trump’s press secretary, Sarah Sanders, the president “likes Chairman Kim” and “doesn’t think these sanctions will be…
World Mar 21 New Zealand to ban ‘military-style’ guns after mosque attacks New Zealand's prime minister said the nation will ban semi-automatic firearms and high-capacity magazines and will implement a gun buyback program. By Juliet Williams, Nick Perry, Associated Press
Mar 19 Christchurch harbored white supremacists before massacre By Stephen Wright, Associated Press The New Zealand city where a self-proclaimed racist fatally shot 50 people at mosques during Friday prayers is known for its picturesque meandering river and English heritage. For decades, Christchurch has also been the center of the country's small but… Continue reading
Mar 17 New Zealand citizens open to gun reform after massacre By Stephen Wright, Kristen Gelineau, Associated Press The New Zealand leader’s promise of tightened gun laws in the wake of the Christchurch mosque shootings has been widely welcomed by a stunned population. Continue reading
Mar 15 Watch 3:52 New Zealand mosque suspect embraced white supremacy, previous acts of hate Christchurch, New Zealand’s second-largest city, was the site of horrific carnage Friday, as a gunman stormed two mosques during Friday prayers, killing at least 49 people and injuring dozens more. Police arrested the alleged shooter, who cited other mass killings… Continue watching
Mar 15 WATCH: Council on American-Islamic Relations calls on Trump to condemn New Zealand attacks as terrorism By Gretchen Frazee The suspected killer published a 74-page manifesto that referenced Trump, saying he supported the U.S. president as a symbol of "renewed white identity" but not as “a policy maker and leader.”… Continue reading
Nov 14 Powerful quake takes out roads, strands residents in New Zealand By Larisa Epatko A major earthquake struck the South Island of New Zealand just after midnight on Monday, and authorities are working to deliver aid to those marooned by landslides. Continue reading