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Trent Boult, Matt Henry and speedster Lockie Ferguson round off the pace-bowlers with Mitchell Santner and Ish Sodhi selected as the spinners. (Photo: AFP)

New Zealand announces World Cup squad, Ross Taylor to make 4th WC appearance

For skipper Kane Williamson, Tim Southee and Martin Guptill it will be their third appearance.

03 Apr 2019 3:35 PM

People gather at Haley Park for the "March for Love" following last week's mosque attacks in Christchurch. (Photo: AP)

Close to NZD 7.5 million donated to families of mosque shooting in NZ

A support fund on New Zealand site GiveaLittle.co.nz had received NZD 8,271,847 from more than 91,000 donors as of Sunday.

24 Mar 2019 10:48 AM

'What do you say to a boy who dreamed of playing in goal for Manchester United and now never will?' (Photo:AFP)

'I should have hugged him': Distraught father of killed son in Christchurch shooting

John Milne sobs as he pens an anguished letter to his murdered teenage son Sayyad one of 50 people killed in the Christchurch massacre.

20 Mar 2019 4:26 PM

The majority of victims were migrants or refugees from countries such as Pakistan, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Turkey, Somalia, Afghanistan and Bangladesh. (Photo:AP)

Friday prayers to be broadcast, 2 min silence: NZ PM Jacinda Ardern

The bodies of victims from New Zealand's mosques mass shooting were carried in open caskets on the shoulders of mourners.

20 Mar 2019 2:55 PM

Ardern has countered that they cannot simply be 'all profit, no responsibility.' (Photo:AP)

NZ PM Jacinda Ardern urges global action on social media perils

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Wednesday called for a global response to the dangers of social media.

20 Mar 2019 2:03 PM

A teenager appeared in court earlier this week on the same charge. (Photo:Facebook SG)

Second man charged with sharing livestream video of Christchurch attack

A 44-year-old man has become the second person charged with sharing a gruesome livestream video of the deadly attack.

20 Mar 2019 12:07 PM

The attack has upended New Zealand's image as one of the world's safest and most tolerant countries. (Photo:AP)

NZ city Christchurch harboured white supremacists before massacre

The city where a racist fatally shot 50 people at mosques during Friday prayers is known for its English heritage.

19 Mar 2019 6:13 PM

But legal experts said Tarrant's alleged crimes were so extreme they could warrant the heaviest sentence imposed by a judge in the South Pacific nation. (Photo:AP)

NZ mosque shooter faces groundbreaking jail sentence

In New Zealand, being found guilty of murder usually comes with a minimum of 10 years in jail before possible parole.

18 Mar 2019 1:46 PM

Gun City owner David Tipple listens to reporters questions during a press conference in Christchurch. (Photo:AP)

NZ gunman bought weapons online, says shop owner

The owner of a New Zealand gun store said the man charged with murder in Christchurch massacre had bought firearms and ammunition online.

18 Mar 2019 12:53 PM

In addition to the 50 killed, dozens were wounded at two mosques in the South Island city during Friday prayers. (Photo:AP)

Jacinda Ardern says new gun laws planned to make NZ safer

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday she would announce new gun laws within days.

18 Mar 2019 12:42 PM

50 people in two Christchurch mosques were killed. (Photo:AP)

'Gunman mailed manifesto 9 mins before attack': NZ PM Jacinda Ardern

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said her office received a 'manifesto' from the gunman suspected.

17 Mar 2019 9:44 AM

'We are all here to help them in washing the body, putting them in the grave.' said a distraught friend. (Photo:AP)

'We must bury them as soon as possible'; NZ mourns as death toll rises to 50

Anguished relatives were anxiously waiting for authorities to release the remains of those who were killed in massacres at two mosques.

17 Mar 2019 8:48 AM

Witnesses said victims were shot at close range. (Photo:AP)

5 Indians confirmed dead in NZ shooting massacre

Five Indians were among the 50 people killed by a white supremacist, who opened fire on worshippers at two mosques in Christchurch.

17 Mar 2019 8:30 AM

At least 49 worshippers were killed on Friday in attacks on the Al Noor Mosque. (Photo:AP)

7 Indians, 2 of Indian origin still missing after New Zealand mosque shootouts

India's HC in New Zealand said that it has been pursuing with local authorities whereabouts of seven Indians and two Indian-origin persons.

16 Mar 2019 4:49 PM

The Friday massacre at two New Zealand mosques, live-streamed to the world, was not the first time that violent crimes have been broadcast on the internet. (Representational Image)

NZ gun incident shows how social media is used to share violent videos

Frustrated with years of similar obscene online crises, politicians around the globe voiced the same conclusion: social media is failing.

16 Mar 2019 10:25 AM

'They were not on any watchlists either here or in Australia,' she said. (Photo:AP)

'Our gun laws will change,' vows NZ PM Jacinda Ardern

New Zealand's prime minister vowed to toughen the country's gun laws.

16 Mar 2019 8:49 AM

A raft of further charges are expected. (Photo: AFP)

Brenton Terrant impassive as he is charged in court for mosque shooting

An extremist who rampaged through two mosques in Christchurch killing 49 worshippers appeared in court.

16 Mar 2019 8:36 AM

The third test match was the tour finale for the visitors. (Photo: AP)

Bangladesh calls off New Zealand tour post mass gun shooting at mosque

The attack on the Masjid Al Noor mosque in Hagley Park killed several people, the local media reported.

15 Mar 2019 4:27 PM

The attack was described by New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern as 'one of New Zealand's darkest days'. (Photo: AFP)

New Zealand vs Bangladesh 3rd test: Final match gets cancelled after mosque shooting

The team was en route to the mosque for offering prayers at the time of the attack but managed to escape to nearby Hagley Oval.

15 Mar 2019 12:36 PM

4 people in custody as NZ mourn amid Christchurch mosque shooting

Four people - one woman and three men - have been taken into custody in relation to the gruesome shootings at two mosques in New Zealand.

15 Mar 2019 11:14 AM

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