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ISIS threats not true Islam - Christchurch Muslims
A regular worshipper at the Deans Avenue mosque is pleading with New Zealanders not to see threats from Islamic State as representing the view of most Muslims. Islamic State has posted a threat online… Audio
Ghahraman urges MPs to stop fanning flames of hatred
The Green MP Golriz Ghahraman wants politicians to stop "fanning the flames" of intolerance. She says the country's leaders have a role to play in fighting the far-right ideology that has been evident… Audio
Māori leaders critique 'this is not us' sentiment
In the wake of the Christchurch mosque attacks Māori leaders are telling New Zealander to reject the notion that "this is not us." They are sending their aroha to Muslim whanau, but say this is not… Audio
Crowds to stand guard for Friday prayers at mosques
Just a week after the Friday's terror attacks, the mosque where 42 people were killed is expected to open its doors to worshippers. The police are hoping to have Christchurch's main Al Noor Mosque… Audio
MP calls out colleagues for fanning flames of prejudice
Threats of rape, beheading and being shot at are are part of life for MPs who are female and brown. Now, Parliament is standing as one calling out the hatred out for what it is, with speeches… Audio
Riccarton fishery sets up food centre for victims, families
A Riccarton fish market has turned itself into a food distribution centre for the families of mosque shooting victims. When news came through of the shootings on Friday, Sarah and Yoti Ioannou wanted… Audio
Taxi drivers do their bit to help in Christchurch after attack
Throughout the past four days, the response from different parts of the community to Friday's terror attack has been overwhelming. The police, paramedics, doctors and nurses, have been working on the… Audio
Student keen to put mosque shootings behind him
Among the survivors of the Christchurch mosque shootings still coming to terms with what he has experienced is Shoaib Gani. The Indian engineering student was at the Linwood mosque where seven people… Audio
Burials begin after Christchurch mosque attacks
It's now the fourth day since the mosque shootings and families are just now preparing to bury their loved ones. The police have confirmed they're trying to have all of the bodies released by… Audio
Christchurch welcomes gun law review after mosque attacks
Christchurch residents are voicing their support and relief that the country's gun laws are being reviewed. People walking near the Linwood mosque on Monday night either want stricter rules, or an… Audio
Vigils held across the Pacific after mosque attacks
Vigils remembering the victims of the Christchurch terrorist attacks are being held across the Pacific. The attacks on two mosques on Friday took the lives of 50 people and have left Pacific… Audio
Students mourn classmates killed at Al Noor mosque
Students performed a haka as the sun set at a vigil near the Al Noor mosque in Christchurch on Monday night, which drew at least 1,000 people. Cashmere High School Head Boy Okirano Tilaia organised… Audio
Military Pride: RNZDF Squadron Leader Stu Pearce
Friday's dreadful events in Christchurch, has led to the postponement of a number of events around the country over the weekend, as an act of respect, and to enable police to focus on priorities. The… Audio
Global rainbow conference attendees waiting on visas
About 50 participants for a global rainbow community conference still have not been granted visas ten days out from the event in Wellington.
Support for Greens' plan to help LGBTQI community
The Rainbow New Zealand Charitable Trust says the government is lacking a single entity where organisations like theirs can discuss problems facing the LGBTQI+ community.
Avondale: Loved, neglected, revitalised
The well-worn but well-loved inner west Auckland suburb of Avondale is set to get its first taste of revitalisation after years of neglect. A $21 million community centre is planned for the heart of… Audio
Christchurch's organ bursts back into life
The organ at the Christchurch Town Hall made a welcome return yesterday in front of a capacity crowd of 2,500. The instrument was badly damaged in the 2011 earthquake. Conan Young was there as another… Video, Audio
Māori see strong similarities with Asian cultures - survey
The results of a new survey suggest that Māori see themselves as having the same values and views as the people of many Asian cultures.
Benneydale locals against proposal to change town's name
Ngati Maniapoto's request to change the name of the small King Country town Benneydale to Te Māniaiti has been met by oposition from locals - and outsiders - who have signed a petition against the… Video, Audio
First UK transgender prison unit to open
The United Kingdom's first prison unit for transgender inmates will open this week.