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There are those who now say we've been turning a blind eye to some ugly behaviour.

'Were our voices not enough?' asks refugee who experienced racism in NZ prior to mosque attacks

Racism is a social problem that many, here and abroad, are talking about in the wake of Friday's Christchurch shootings.

'Were our voices not enough?' asks refugee who experienced racism in NZ prior to mosque attacks

Racism is a social problem that many, here and abroad, are talking about in the wake of Friday's Christchurch shootings.
Moshin Al-Harbi.

Mosque attack victim 'a real character and a kind and caring Kiwi'
01:47
Numerous patched gang members have visited the mosques to pay tribute.

Mongrel Mob and Black Power gangs vow to support Muslim community, protect mosques - 'We need to come together'
Kirk Hargreaves took an incredible image of the Prime Minister visiting members of the Muslim community.

Kiwis encouraged to wear headscarves on Friday to show support to Muslim community
04:19
Among those laid to rest today were Khaled Mustafa and his 16-year-old son, Hamza.

Victim of Christchurch mosque shooting to be laid to rest in Auckland tomorrow
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A group of visiting Chinese business people have raised $2.35 million for victims of the Christchurch mass shooting.

Chinese businesspeople raise millions for Christchurch victims

The group were in Auckland at the Teochew International Federation Convention, which promotes business exchange and cooperation, when the incident happened.

Chinese businesspeople raise millions for Christchurch victims

The group were in Auckland at the Teochew International Federation Convention, which promotes business exchange and cooperation, when the incident happened.
01:45
Hamish Bruce says a lot more can be done to keep guns out of dangerous hands.

Christchurch gunsmith warned police about armed white supremacists in months before terror attacks
05:04
"I grieve with the people of the Islamic religion in NZ," she said.

Judith Collins gives condolences after terror attack, calls accused 'filthy coward'

Church leaders come together to help Muslim community after terror attack - 'time for compassion'

Police Ten 7 seeks public help in case involving child pulled from Invercargill street
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A busker sings beside a closed down shop in the city centre of Sunderland, England, Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Sunderland voted for Brexit to make itself heard, and in hope of a brighter future. Almost three years later, residents are still waiting. This city in northeast England once built ships that drove global commerce and helped Britain rule the waves. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

City that voted for Brexit is still waiting

The city's unemployment rate is well above the national average, and pockmarked and shuttered buildings with broken windows scar its landscape.

City that voted for Brexit is still waiting

The city's unemployment rate is well above the national average, and pockmarked and shuttered buildings with broken windows scar its landscape.

Japan urged to stop requiring sterilisation surgery to change gender on official documents
A family dig for their son who got buried in the mud when Cyclone Idai struck in Chimanimani about 600 kilometres south east of Harare, Zimbabwe, Tuesday, March, 19, 2019. According to the government, Cyclone Idai has killed more than 100 people in Chipinge and Chimanimani and according to residents the figures could be higher because the hardest hit areas are still inaccessible. Some hundreds are dead, many more are missing, and some thousands at risk from the massive flooding in Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe caused by Cyclone Idai.(AP Photo/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi)

Foreign aid begins flowing to cyclone-hit east Africa
In this Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019 photo, A jury in federal court in San Francisco will decide whether Roundup weed killer caused a California man's cancer in a trial starting Monday, Feb. 25 that plaintiffs' attorneys say could help determine the fate of hundreds of similar lawsuits. Edwin Hardeman, 70, is the second plaintiff to go to trial of thousands around the country who claim agribusiness giant Monsanto's weed killer causes cancer. (AP Photo/Haven Daley)

US jury finds Roundup weed killer was major factor in man's cancer

US referee who demanded high school wrestler cut dreads before match alleges defamation
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The 19-year-old is aiming to qualify for the world championships in September.

Kiwi pole-vaulter Olivia McTaggart determined to reach new heights at Auckland meet

The 19-year-old is aiming to qualify for the world championships in September.

Kiwi pole-vaulter Olivia McTaggart determined to reach new heights at Auckland meet

The 19-year-old is aiming to qualify for the world championships in September.
01:17
Atta Elayyan played 19 matches for the national futsal team and coached the Christchurch Boys' High team.

'He was always willing to give' - NZ futsal community mourns goalkeeper killed in Christchurch terror attacks

Mike Trout celebrates after hitting a two-run home run off Oakland Athletics' Kendall Graveman.

MLB superstar Mike Trout signs record-breaking $630 million deal - report
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 31: Jordan Rapana of the Raiders reacts during the round 25 NRL match between the New Zealand Warriors and the Canberra Raiders at Mt Smart Stadium on August 31, 2018 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Anthony Au-Yeung/Getty Images)

'He's worked so hard' - Jordan Rapana stuns Raiders with speedy recovery
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Blues assistant Tom Coventry said it was an easy decision to rest Williams for this weekend's match against the Highlanders.

Blues let Sonny Bill Williams skip match to be with people of Christchurch after terror attacks
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Sharon Osbourne slams young people as 'entitled' and 'lacking life skills'

The 66-year-old television personality has a history of frankly speaking her mind during interviews.

Sharon Osbourne slams young people as 'entitled' and 'lacking life skills'

The 66-year-old television personality has a history of frankly speaking her mind during interviews.
A classic screen grab from The Simpsons - a joke on how many complain about the weather vocally and frequently.

Disney closes $103 billion deal for Fox entertainment assets
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The Late Show host said Kiwis are the "kindest people I have ever met".

Watch: Stephen Colbert praises Jacinda Ardern and 'kind Kiwis' in monologue on Christchurch terror attack
TVNZ’s Australia Correspondent Kimberlee Downs spoke with Smith.

Singer Sam Smith opens up on gender identity, saying he is 'non-binary'

Reality TV star Mama June arrested in Alabama

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"I grieve with the people of the Islamic religion in NZ," she said.

Judith Collins gives condolences after terror attack, calls accused 'filthy coward'

MP Chris Bishop also spoke the of King Cobras bringing flowers and six bags of food to a mosque.

Judith Collins gives condolences after terror attack, calls accused 'filthy coward'

MP Chris Bishop also spoke the of King Cobras bringing flowers and six bags of food to a mosque.
A new rule come into place after the election, removing the role of Prime Minister and giving the President complete ruling power.

Winston Peters to confront Turkish president after threat to send Kiwis home in coffins 'like your grandfathers'
03:09
The Prime Minister announced a two-minute silence will take place this Friday, along with a Call to Prayer.

Jacinda Ardern announces nationwide two-minute silence to mark week since Christchurch terror attack
05:28
"This happened here, and it began with hate speech, allowed to spread here online," the Green MP said.

'This happened here, and it began with hate speech' – MP Golriz Ghahraman on Christchurch terror attack
Scott Morrison addressed media after today's tragic events in Christchurch which killed many people at two mosques.

Australian PM demands please explain after Erdogan's inflammatory comments in wake of Christchurch attack
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A classic screen grab from The Simpsons - a joke on how many complain about the weather vocally and frequently.

Disney closes $103 billion deal for Fox entertainment assets

The deal paves the way for Disney to launch its streaming service later this year.

Disney closes $103 billion deal for Fox entertainment assets

The deal paves the way for Disney to launch its streaming service later this year.
01:52
A Boeing Max 8 airliner.

US prosecutors investigating development of grounded Boeing 737 Max airliners
05:12
It took getting Fair Go on the case for the Christchurch marching group to have the matter sorted.

Fair Go: Marching team's South Island championship hopes take a tumble after Korkers fails to deliver on order
03:30
John Sear has left a trail of unhappy customers, who are owed tens of thousands of dollars.

Fair Go: Looking for answers from Dunedin builder John Sear
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Fair Go: Police called as show tries to track down car dealer Paul Tweedie
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