New Zealand

Two dead in mid-air collision in New Zealand

Two light aircraft collided mid-air on their final approach at a regional aerodrome in New Zealand killing both pilots. Four parachutists on board of one of the planes had jumped…

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Christchurch attacker pleads not guilty

Brenton Tarrant, who is accused with the Christchurch attacks in March, has pleaded not guilty to all charges. Tarrant, the 29-year-old Australian, is charged with the murder of 51 people,…

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New Zealand unveils wellbeing budget

New Zealand has unveiled its new financial budget which places a heavy emphasis on the “wellbeing” of citizens, over economic growth or other priorities. At an event on Thursday, Prime…

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New Zealand’s Prime Minister to lead fight on online extremism

New Zealand's leader Jacinda Ardern will join other world leaders in launching a "Christchurch call" to curb online extremism at an international meeting in Paris on Wednesday, following the worst mass killing…

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New Zealand sets precedent in its ‘Wellbeing budget by measuring and addressing country’s success by people’s wellbeing rather than just GDP

Child poverty, domestic violence and mental health will be the priorities in New Zealand’s “wellbeing budget”, the finance minister has announced, with the nation declaring itself the first in the…

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Power Rangers Ninja Storm Star Found Dead

Power Rangers Ninja Storm star Pua Magasiva, 38, who portrayed the Red Wind Ranger Shane Clarke in the American television series and the eleventh season of the Power Rangers franchise, ,…

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Woman removed from Air New Zealand flight after ‘refusing’ to watch safety video

A woman was escorted from an Air New Zealand flight by police after she allegedly refused to watch the in-flight safety video. The service from Wellington to Auckland had to…

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New Zealand PM Ardern talks about wedding plans

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday she has no idea when her wedding will be and was surprised when her long-time partner proposed to her over the…

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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern engaged

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her partner Clarke Gayford are engaged. A spokesman for the prime minister said the pair were engaged over Easter weekend at Mahia, a…

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Death toll from Christchurch attacks increases to 51

The death toll from the Christchurch mosque attacks has risen to 51 after a Turkish man who had been hospitalized since a gunman opened fire on worshippers seven weeks ago…

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Man in Christchurch charged with possession of explosives

A day after police in New Zealand found a suspected explosive device in the city where 50 Muslims were killed in attacks on two mosques in March, a man in…

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Prince William on a two-day visit New Zealand

Britain's Prince William has arrived in New Zealand for a two-day visit to commemorate wartime soldiers and visit survivors of last month's mosque attacks. The Duke of Cambridge attended an…

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Australia Prime Minister downplays terror threat at ANZAC Gallipoli event

Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Thursday played down any potential link between the arrest of a suspected Islamic State group member in Turkey and the ANZAC commemoration attended by…

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Turkey foils terrorist attack during ANZAC commemorations in Gallipoli

Turkish authorities have arrested a suspected Islamic State member they believe was planning to attack a World War One commemoration at Gallipoli attended by hundreds of Australians and New…

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Photostory: Australia and New Zealand prepare for Anzac Day

Chris Kennedy and his horse Chaos pose for photos on Currumbin Beach ahead of Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) Day on the Gold Coast, Australia. Anzac Day, held…

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Sri Lankan Easter bombings were in retaliation to New Zealand’s mosque attacks – State Minister

Sri Lankan State Minister said that the Sri Lankan bombings were in retaliation for New Zealand's mosque attacks. The Guardian reports "The Easter bombings in Sri Lanka that killed more…

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Christchurch Terror: Gunman to be accused with 50 murder charges and 39 attempted ones

The Australian gunman behind the Christchurch terror attack will face 50 murder charges and 39 attempted murder charges. The charges against Brenton Tarrant, 28, were announced by police on Thursday. He is due…

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New Zealand Prime Minister pays for groceries of Auckland mum who forgot wallet

Jacinda Ardern has confirmed she helped an Auckland mother pay for her groceries during a recent visit to the supermarket. A mother-of-two had reached the checkout, with her children in…

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In wake of Christchurch terror attack, Australia passes law targeting social media companies hosting violent material online

The Australian government is seeking to rush through tough new laws targeting social media and tech companies that host violent material online despite objections from the industry. Yesterday, the Australian…

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Facebook exploring restrictions on who can livestream

Facebook Inc Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg announced the company is looking to place restrictions on who can go live on its platform based on certain criteria in the aftermath…

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Photo Story: Neighbourly Hugs and Consolation amidst terror

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern hug as they meet for bilateral talks following the National Remembrance Service for those killed in the Al…

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Forgiveness takes centre stage at New Zealand’s service for terror victims

At a subdued national memorial service Friday for victims of New Zealand's mosque terror attacks, speakers emphasized confidence in the country and its handling of the tragedy's aftermath. Fifty people…

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Link between Christchurch attacker and European far-right group

Austrian chancellor Sebastian Kurz said that Australian white supremacist Brenton Tarrant, responsible for the Christchurch massacre in two mosques, had a financial link to the European far-right movement Generation Identity.…

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The Islamic call to prayer rings out across New Zealand to honour Christchurch victims

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern led an estimated 5,000 people at the massive prayer service at Hagley Park in front of the Al Noor mosque, where most of the victims in…

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Military-style weapons to be banned in New Zealand

Military-style semi-automatics and assault rifles will be banned in New Zealand under stronger new gun laws announced by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern as a reaction to the Christchurch shootings. The…

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The Human Fern

In the aftermath of the Christchurch terror attack, a reimagined version of a famous New Zealand symbol has garnered plenty of online attention. Australian cartoonist Pat Campbell, who works for…

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Experts warn that white nationalist threat is growing worldwide

NBC News quotes experts as warning that the Christchurch shooting was a devastating and tragic symptom of the growing threat posed by violent white supremacy in the U.S. and…

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First funerals of Christchurch victims

The first funerals have taken place of victims of the Christchurch terror attack. These were of father and son from Syria. Khaled Mustafa, 44, and Hamza, 16, arrived with their…

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Photo Story – Pakistani Christians mourning Muslims killed in Christchurch

Pakistani Christians minority light candles during a gathering to honor the nine Pakistani victims of mass shooting in Christchurch, in Karachi, Pakistan, 18 March 2019. A gunman killed 50 worshippers…

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Photo Story – Father and son, murdered

A man shows pictures of Pakistanis Naeem Rashid (L) and his son Talha Naeem who were killed in shooting at a Mosque in Christchurch, during a gathering in Lahore, Pakistan,…

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New Zealand shooter’s travels in Europe under investigation

Various national security agencies in Europe and further afar have opened investigations into reports 28-year-old Australian Brenton Harrison Tarrant's might have visited their country. As details emerge over the…

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New Zealand government to announce tighter gun laws within 10 days

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced Monday that her Cabinet had agreed in principle upon tighter gun laws for New Zealand. The Christchurch terror attack has prompted the government to quickly…

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New Zealand – In Christchurch, Jesus wept

In a Facebook post, Malta's Education Ombudsman Charles Caruana Carabez expresses his thoughts, on the tragic events in New Zealand, in his own way through the selection of words, choice…

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New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern – A Young Leader in Spotlight Again, but It’s Different – NYT

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been the sunny face of New Zealand, celebrated as the nation’s youngest leader in 150 years, the one who gave birth in office and brought…

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New Zealand terror suspect ‘must have been influenced by British far right’- Sky News

Britain, the United States and other allies are looking into the travel history of the suspected gunman in the New Zealand massacre to see if he met others who share…

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New Zealand mourns its darkest days

It's been two days since New Zealand's "darkest day". New Zealand PM comforted the crowd at mosque as nation mourns its dead. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said her office was…

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Diplomatique.Expert recommends – “To prevent another Christchurch we must confront the right’s hate preachers” – The Guardian

There are coping strategies for dealing with terrorism and the feeling it is meant to induce, namely terror. One is to tell yourself, it won’t happen to me. Following the massacre…

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Death toll of New Zealand mass murder reaches 50

The death toll for the deadly terror attack that targeted two mosques in the city of Christchurch, New Zealand, on Friday rose to 50, Police Commissioner Mike Bush said in…

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Photo Story – End Terrorism – Saying it with the sand

A general view of a sand sculpture created by Indian sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik (unseen) to pay tribute to the victims of the terrorist attack at Christchurch in New Zealand,…

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How European ideology influenced the Christchurch killings

Politico takes a look at how the Christchurch attacks, even though they happened on the other side of the world, were inspired by ideas that have filtered into right-wing…

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Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing and Newspaper Review

Good morning, Our morning briefing brings you a round up of the latest news, today focusing on New Zealand's massacre, the reports on Malta's newspapers' front pages and a quick…

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Turkey and Bulgaria investigating alleged visits by New Zealand mosque killer

Turkish authorities have opened an inquiry after it emerged that the man behind the Christchurch shootings made several visits to Turkey. A similar investigation has also been opened in Bulgaria.…

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World leaders react on New Zealand massacre

World leaders expressed condolences and condemnation following the deadly attacks on mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch, while Muslim leaders said the mass shooting was evidence of a…

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28 year old Brenton Tarrant charged in court with New Zealand mass murder

A 28-year-old man, who in his social media posts, the suspect calls himself as Brenton Tarrant, was charged with murder in relation to this attack has appeared in Christchurch District Court…

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Our gun laws will change – New Zealand Prime Minister

The day after more than 40 were killed in mass shootings at two mosques in New Zealand in one of the worst mass shootings in the nation's history, the country's…

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The Christchurch shooting: What we know so far

49 people are dead after gunmen opened fire on two Christchurch mosques. 41 were killed at the Al Noor mosque, and 8 at the Linwood Avenue mosque. Another 20 people…

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UK and France step up security near religious sites after New Zealand attacks

Neil Basu, the British National Policing lead for Counter-Terrorism, said in a statement that British counter-terrorism officers are ready to help their counterparts in New Zealand investigate the shootings at…

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49 confirmed dead in New Zealand’s “darkest days”… mass shooting in Christchurch – Updated

Updated: A video, and several images posted to social media that appear to tally with the incident, shows weapons scrawled with writing about Serbian knights who fought Ottoman Turks and…

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18-month-old boy rescued by a fisherman in New Zealand

A New Zealand fisherman has rescued an 18-month-old boy from the ocean, in an incident described as a "freakish miracle". Gus Hutt, a holiday camper staying on Matata Beach on…

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Ban on foreigners buying homes in New Zealand comes into force

A ban on foreigners buying homes in New Zealand has come into force, as the Labour-led government fulfils an election promise that critics say could be a popular but won’t solve the…

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New Zealand Prime Minister debuts at UN. So does her daughter.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has made her debut speech at the UN in New York - and in another first for the organisation she brought her baby along…

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Tuesday Morning Briefing

Good morning Your morning briefing with the latest news from around the globe, a newspaper review from Malta and a headline digest of the main news chosen in the past…

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New Zealand bans foreigners from buying property to cool housing prices

CNN reports that the Parliament of New Zealand on Wednesday passed a law banning foreigners from buying into most parts of its residential property market as the government seeks to cool red-hot…

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Thursday Morning Briefing

Good morning, The following Morning Briefing presents the salient news as reported from the main newspapers and news media. Malta’s frontpages report the settlement of the MV Aquarius stalemate…

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New Zealand’s Prime Minister to return to work as maternity leave ends

The Guardian reports that New Zealand’s prime minister has returned to the capital as she prepares to jump back from maternity leave into politics. Jacinda Ardern this week officially ended her six weeks…

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New Zealand Prime Minister gives birth to her first child, making her the second elected leader in history to give birth while in office

BBC : New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has given birth to her first child, a baby girl, weighing 3.31kg (7.3lb). This makes her the second elected leader in history to…

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EU approves start of negotiations for free trade deal with Australia and New Zealand

The Sydney Morning Herald reports that European officials will land in Australia next month to begin negotiations on a free trade deal, after the EU’s governing council gave its long-awaited official authorisation on…

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