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
The Coronial Inquiry will examine 10 issues including response by emergency services and hospital staffs.
Fri Oct 20 2023
Ardern receives New Zealand top honour for leadership during Covid, mosque attack
Jacinda Ardern was named the second highest honour in New Zealand, on King Charles birthday holiday celebrated by the country today.
Mon Jun 05 2023
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
Storm pounds New Zealand's Wellington with strong winds, surging waves
Waves breaking onto some roads has forced them to close and one of the city's beach suburbs has been cut off.
Thu Jul 21 2022
On the 3rd anniversary of the Christchurch attack, the Ukraine crisis asks the West to rethink its definitions of terrorism
The Ukrainian defence is inspiring, courageous and, however it ends, it will be an exhibition of the human will against impossible odds.
Tue Mar 15 2022
New Zealand PM says Facebook, others must do more against online hate
Ardern and French President Emmanuel Macron launched a global initiative to end online hate.
Fri Nov 26 2021
[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
The man who killed 51 Muslim worshippers at mosques in Christchurch is considering appealing against his life sentence.
Mon Nov 08 2021
New Zealand plans stronger hate speech laws in response to Christchurch attack
New Zealand said on Friday that it plans to strengthen its hate speech laws, and increase penalties for inciting hatred and discrimination.
Fri Jun 25 2021
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Msia hits nearly 7,000 COVID-19 cases in 24 hours, N Zealand Muslims criticise plans for movie on mosque attacks
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Fri Jun 11 2021
New Zealand Muslims object to mosque attack film while pain still raw
The film, titled "They Are Us", will focus on the response by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to the attacks on two mosques.
Fri Jun 11 2021
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
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
Ardern says the world still needs to have conversations about racism and white supremacy.
Mon Mar 15 2021
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024