New Zealand
Islam ‘is a brotherhood and sisterhood’
An Australian man has travelled to Christchurch to pay his respects to the Muslim community, despite not knowing anyone in the southern city. He spoke with Nita Blake-Persen from Hagley Park. Video, Audio
NZ observes 2 minutes' silence after Chch terror attacks
Thousands of New Zealanders converged on Hagley Park in Christchurch this afternoon to show unity to the Muslim community gathered for their Friday prayers. Our reporter Andrew McRae was there. Video, Audio
Nearly 100 dead after ferry capsizes in Iraq
An overloaded ferry has capsized in the Tigris River near the Iraqi city of Mosul, killing nearly 100 people. As Reuters' Tamara Lindstom reports, the ferry was packed with people celebrating the… Video, Audio
Chch accused killer interviewed by police before gun licence issued
Police have confirmed the correct process was followed in issuing the firearms licence to the accused gunman. But what about the loopholes that existed in the law? Were they obvious and could have… Video, Audio
Vigils held across NZ to mark week since Chch terror attacks
Religious and civic leaders have gathered with thousands of members of the public at the Al Jamie Mosque in Ponsonby, Auckland, as it opens its door during its Friday prayers. Video, Audio
Jordan's Prince El Hassan Bin Talal: NZ showing solidarity and 'oneness'
Jordan's Prince El Hassan Bin Talal is in New Zealand visiting his citizens who survived the Christchurch terrorist attack. He told political reporter Craig McCulloch populism and extremism is not… Video, Audio
Auckland mosques welcome all faiths to prayer sessions
Four of Auckland's mosques are currently holding prayer sessions open to the public. As well as prayers there'll be speeches by leaders of other religious groups and civic leaders. New Zealand Muslim… Video, Audio
Evening business for Friday 22 March
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Christchurch shooting victims laid to rest in mass burial
Twenty-six people who died in the mosque attacks are being buried in Christchurch's Memorial Park Cemetery this afternoon. The families have allowed media to observe. Our reporter Logan Church joins… Video, Audio
Sonny Bill Williams: ‘Thank you from my heart’
Proud Muslim All Black Sonny Bill Williams joined the congregation for prayers today at Hagley park. He spoke of Islam as a religion of peace and challenged New Zealanders to learn more about the… Video, Audio
People link arms around NZ mosques during Friday prayers
As 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… Video, Audio
NZ stands still, in unity with Muslim community
New 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.
…‘Hate will be undone, and love will redeem us’
Imam 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
'We are broken-hearted, but we are not broken'
New Zealand has observed the Muslim call to prayer and two minutes of silence in Christchurch, one week after terror attacks that killed 50 people at two mosques in the city.
Reports NZ journos face ban in the Solomons
There's a report in Solomon Islands that a group of New Zealand journalists have been barred from covering the oil spill disaster on Rennell Island.
Mosque victims remembered at South Auckland vigil
Mangere vigil for Christchurch attracts thousands, including many Pacific people. Audio
Auckland's Pasifika Festival cancelled
Auckland's Pasifika Festival has been cancelled, as police are stretched thin providing security after the Christchurch terrorist attacks.
Solidarity from PNG leaders after NZ mosque attacks
Papua New Guinea's prime minister has joined world leaders in condemning Friday's mosque attacks in New Zealand.
Pasifika festival to go ahead to 'unite communities'
The organisers of one of the largest Pacific cultural festivals, Pasifika, have confirmed it will go ahead this weekend.
Sport: Oceania football mourns death of futsal rep
The Oceania football community is mourning the death of New Zealand international futsal goalkeeper Atta Elayyan, who was one of the victims in Friday's terror attacks in Christchurch.
