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Friday, 22 March 2019
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People link arms around NZ mosques during Friday prayers
22 Mar 2019As thousands of Muslims returned to their mosques for Friday prayers, their communities also went to show solidarity and love. Hugs, flowers and an outpouring of love surrounded mosques across the… Read more Video, Audio
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NZ stands still, in unity with Muslim community
22 Mar 2019New Zealanders of all faiths, races and from all over the country, listened to the Muslim call to prayer today, and paused for silence as the country stood still - in unity with the Muslim community.
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‘Hate will be undone, and love will redeem us’
22 Mar 2019Imam Gamal Fouda told thousands of people gathered at Hagley Park in Christchurch today that those killed were not just martyrs of Islam, but martyrs of New Zealand. Video, Audio
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Thursday, 21 March 2019
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Floral tributes continue at the Botanic Garden
Tens of thousands of flowers from bouquets and wreaths, to bunches of flowers from home gardens line the wall in the Botanic Garden. Audio
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"Hello, brother" - ChCh victim Haji-Daoud Nabi laid to rest
The Christchurch terror victim who welcomed the shooter with the words ‘Hello brother’ as he approached Al Noor Mosque was laid to rest today. Haji-Daoud Nabi's son Yama told RNZ reporter Katie… Read more Video, Audio
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Auckland's Muslim community thank first responders
Bashir Raymid Khan travelled from Auckland with other members of the Muslim community to express his gratitude to the police and first responders. Video, Audio
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Responses to the newly announced gun ban
The prime minister signalled the crackdown less than 24 hours after the Christchurch terror attacks. So how are the details of the announcement being received? Audio
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Police minister Stuart Nash on police naming error and gun ban
Police minister Stuart Nash speaks on the police error that saw an incorrect victim name included in the charging document. Video, Audio
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Call for tolerance in Fiji amid rise in online hate speech
21 Mar 2019Religious groups, charities and politicians in Fiji are calling for peace and tolerance amid a rise in online hate speech after the Christchurch terrorist attack. Audio
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Police make error in naming murder victims
The person police recorded as being murdered by the Christchurch terror attack shooter is not dead. Video, Audio
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Air NZ denies man with tā moko a job
21 Mar 2019Air New Zealand has been called disgraceful and discriminatory after turning away a man from a job because of his ta moko. Read more Video, Audio
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About this programme
Checkpoint is RNZ's drive-time news and current affairs programme, tackling the national and international stories of the day.
The show airs weekdays fro4-6pm and is hosted by Lisa Owen.
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