![Inquiry into New Zealand's deadliest shooting opens with memorial to victims Inquiry into New Zealand's deadliest shooting opens with memorial to victims](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/61667901148_BrentonTarrant.jpg)
Inquiry into New Zealand's deadliest shooting opens with memorial to victims
Brenton Tarrant, 32, killed 51 people and injured dozens when he opened fire in two Christchurch mosques on March 15, 2019, in Christchurch.
Tue Oct 24 2023
![Inquiry into New Zealand's deadliest shooting to start on Tuesday Inquiry into New Zealand's deadliest shooting to start on Tuesday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/61667901148_BrentonTarrant.jpg)
Inquiry into New Zealand's deadliest shooting to start on Tuesday
The Coronial Inquiry will examine 10 issues including response by emergency services and hospital staffs.
Fri Oct 20 2023
![New Zealand mosque shooter files appeal against life sentence New Zealand mosque shooter files appeal against life sentence](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/81585182908_TBBRENTONTARRA.jpg)
New Zealand mosque shooter files appeal against life sentence
Brenton Tarrant who killed 51 Muslim worshippers at mosques in Christchurch in March 2019, has filed an appeal against his life sentence.
Tue Nov 08 2022
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[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: 15th Melaka polls nomination process begins under new norms, NZ mosque gunmen expected to appeal convictions
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Mon Nov 08 2021
![New Zealand mosque shooter considers appealing life sentence New Zealand mosque shooter considers appealing life sentence](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/41598406937_BrentonTarrant.jpg)
New Zealand mosque shooter considers appealing life sentence
The man who killed 51 Muslim worshippers at mosques in Christchurch is considering appealing against his life sentence.
Mon Nov 08 2021
![New Zealand mosque shooter's court hearing postponed due to no-show New Zealand mosque shooter's court hearing postponed due to no-show](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/51593734875_TembakChristchurch.jpg)
New Zealand mosque shooter's court hearing postponed due to no-show
Tarrant did not appear in court after seeking a judicial review of his prison conditions and his status as a "terrorist entity".
Thu Apr 15 2021
![New Zealand mosque shooter launches legal challenge to prison conditions, terrorist status New Zealand mosque shooter launches legal challenge to prison conditions, terrorist status](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/81585182908_TBBRENTONTARRA.jpg)
New Zealand mosque shooter launches legal challenge to prison conditions, terrorist status
Tarrant launches a legal challenge seeking a review of his prison conditions and his status as a "terrorist entity".
Wed Apr 14 2021
![New Zealand's Ardern says world needs to talk about racism, two years after attack on mosques New Zealand's Ardern says world needs to talk about racism, two years after attack on mosques](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/41591084478_JacindaArdern.jpg)
New Zealand's Ardern says world needs to talk about racism, two years after attack on mosques
Ardern says the world still needs to have conversations about racism and white supremacy.
Mon Mar 15 2021
![New Zealand honours shooting victims at anniversary service New Zealand honours shooting victims at anniversary service](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71615784015_CHRISTCHURCH.jpg)
New Zealand honours shooting victims at anniversary service
Ardern said the speeches from survivors and the family and friends of those killed could help heal the deep wounds caused by the attack.
Mon Mar 15 2021
![Christchurch mosque attack key findings : What you need to know Christchurch mosque attack key findings : What you need to know](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/81607416507_taggingNZattackM.jpg)
Christchurch mosque attack key findings : What you need to know
A New Zealand royal commission report on the Christchurch mosques attack found that it could only have been prevented 'by chance'.
Tue Dec 08 2020
![Report into NZ mosque attack faults focus on Islamist terror risks, firearms licensing Report into NZ mosque attack faults focus on Islamist terror risks, firearms licensing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/81607392189_WELLINGTON.jpg)
Report into NZ mosque attack faults focus on Islamist terror risks, firearms licensing
Authorities were criticised for ignoring repeated warnings from the Muslim community that hate crimes against them were escalating.
Tue Dec 08 2020
![New Zealand's Ardern vows accountability ahead of Christchurch attack report New Zealand's Ardern vows accountability ahead of Christchurch attack report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/41605843468_NewZealandPrimeMi.jpg)
New Zealand's Ardern vows accountability ahead of Christchurch attack report
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday vowed accountability for the families of last year's Christchurch mosque attack victims.
Mon Dec 07 2020
!['Wicked' Christchurch mosque gunman sentenced to life without parole 'Wicked' Christchurch mosque gunman sentenced to life without parole](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/51598497657_CHRISTCHURCH.jpg)
'Wicked' Christchurch mosque gunman sentenced to life without parole
Tarrant's "warped" ideology was a "base hatred" that led him to attack defenceless men, women and children last year in NZ's terror attack.
Thu Aug 27 2020
![Christchurch mosque gunman waives right to speak at sentencing Christchurch mosque gunman waives right to speak at sentencing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/71598431376_CHRISTCHURCH.jpg)
Christchurch mosque gunman waives right to speak at sentencing
Brenton Tarrant, who sacked his lawyers last month, admitted to 51 charges of murder, 40 of attempted murder and one terrorism attack.
Wed Aug 26 2020
![New Zealand mosque shooter spent years preparing for attack - Sentencing hearing New Zealand mosque shooter spent years preparing for attack - Sentencing hearing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/81598238291_WELLINGTON.jpg)
New Zealand mosque shooter spent years preparing for attack - Sentencing hearing
The shooter spent years purchasing high-powered firearms, researched mosque layouts by flying a drone over his primary target.
Mon Aug 24 2020
![Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739756921_trakpolis.jpg)
Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire
According to police, four individuals, including three police officers, were involved in the incident.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18 Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61739755397_tbSheikhNaimQassem.jpg)
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18
Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739755125_JDAM.jpg)
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump
Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738709801_TrumpNetanyahu.jpg)
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan
Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024 Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738804705_tbRINGGITMALAYSIA.jpg)
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024
According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025