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02:06
One man showed no hesitation in returning to the place where he prayed beneath his dead friends to stay alive as the Al Noor mosque in Christchurch opened its doors for the first time since the attacks.

Attack survivor not afraid to go back into Al Noor mosque

Al Noor mosque has reopened for the first time since last week's terrorist attacks.

Attack survivor not afraid to go back into Al Noor mosque

Al Noor mosque has reopened for the first time since last week's terrorist attacks.
Hurricanes' Ardie Savea makes a break during the 2019 Investec Super Rugby game between Hurricanes vs Stormers, Westpac Stadium, Wellington, Saturday 23rd March 2019. Copyright Photo: Raghavan Venugopal / © www.Photosport.nz 2019

Hurricanes prevail in see-sawing match against Stormers in Wellington
Speaking in the Oval Office he answered ‘I don’t really’ when asked if he felt the racist movement was a rising threat around the world.

Donald Trump reverses his administration's decision to slap new sanctions on North Korea
01:52
The Prime Minister shrugged off praise for her actions following the Mosque attacks in Christchurch as she spoke at a mosque in Auckland.

Jacinda Ardern: 'What I have done has not been about leadership'
00:45
Young girl Saffiye Basar gave Ms Ardern a painting after the Prime Minister spoke at an Auckland mosque today.

Young Muslim girl presents Jacinda Ardern with card because she 'talks beautifully'
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01:40
The 0800 information line has received more than 800 calls with the decision to ban military-style semi-automatics here is prompting law makers in the United States to take notice.

America eyes NZ as sweeping changes to gun laws enforced

There's been no comment from the White House about the gun ban here but commentators say officials are watching.

America eyes NZ as sweeping changes to gun laws enforced

There's been no comment from the White House about the gun ban here but commentators say officials are watching.
01:52

Christchurch Hospital’s remarkable effort treating 49 gunshot victims
E-scooter

ACC gets $2.9m bill for scooter users' injuries over five months

His Royal Highness Prince El Hassan bin Talal Hashemite of the Kingdom of Jordan walks past floral tribute outside the Al Noor mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand, Saturday, March 23, 2019. The mosque reopened today following the March 15 mass shooting. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

Jordan's Crown Prince joins prayers at Al Noor mosque today
00:44
The Prime Minister tells Auckland mosque audience that the world has seen our grief.

World leaders commend New Zealanders for their response to Christchurch attacks, says Jacinda Ardern
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R Kelly's defense to argue accusers are lying to disprove sexual abuse charges

The defense is expected to fine tune their argument over coming months that Kelly's accusers are misrepresenting the facts.

R Kelly's defense to argue accusers are lying to disprove sexual abuse charges

The defense is expected to fine tune their argument over coming months that Kelly's accusers are misrepresenting the facts.

02:05

Robert Mueller submits report after investigating possible link between Trump's campaign and Russia
02:18
Erdogan used a political rally to play parts of video, live-streamed by the gunman to Facebook.

Opinion: Turkey still safe for Kiwis despite President's actions and Winston Peters' 'peaceful' choice not to challenge them
02:27
The Deputy Prime Minister didn't bring up the Turkish president's controversial comments about Anzacs, or the fact Turkey's leader is showing the gunman's footage at political rallies.

Winston Peters returns home after whirlwind trip to Turkey following Christchurch attacks

Indonesian airline wants to cancel Boeing order after crash
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00:30
Beauden Barrett finished off a great play as the Hurricanes prevailed 34-28 over the Stormers in a see-sawing clash in Wellington.

Rampaging Ardie Savea combines with Barrett brothers for brilliant try as Hurricanes edge Stormers

Beauden Barrett finished off a great play as the Hurricanes prevailed 34-28 over the Stormers in a see-sawing clash in Wellington.

Rampaging Ardie Savea combines with Barrett brothers for brilliant try as Hurricanes edge Stormers

Beauden Barrett finished off a great play as the Hurricanes prevailed 34-28 over the Stormers in a see-sawing clash in Wellington.
00:15
Cronulla earned their first NRL win of 2019 with a 20-6 win over Gold Coast.

Shaun Johnson lays on two tries as Cronulla Sharks overpower Titans
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck against the Bulldogs

'They're all strong carriers' - Tigers star Benji Marshall wary of Warriors' stacked back-line
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 22: Lydia Ko of New Zealand hits her approach shot on the third hole during the second round of the Bank Of Hope Founders Cup at the Wildfire Golf Club on March 22, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

Lydia Ko two shots off the pace, in contention at LPGA Founders Cup in Phoenix

00:15
George scored 28 points in the Thunder's 116-109 win over Toronto.

Paul George stars in OKC Thunder's comeback win over Toronto Raptors
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R. Kelly's trip to Dubai in limbo as contracts reworked due to sexual abuse case

A condition of Kelly's bond is that he can't travel outside Illinois without court permission.

R. Kelly's trip to Dubai in limbo as contracts reworked due to sexual abuse case

A condition of Kelly's bond is that he can't travel outside Illinois without court permission.
03:24
Neill is a Cantabrian and was living in Australia when the infamous Port Arthur massacre took place.

'I'm so, so sorry' - Beloved Kiwi actor Sam Neill speaks about the Christchurch terror attack
04:30
The group appeared on Seven Sharp with the special performance.

Watch: Sol3Mio perform touching cover of Coldplay's Fix You in tribute to Christchurch attack victims
A promotional illustration for the Jim Beam Homegrown event in Wellington for 2019.

Christchurch shooting tributes planned for Wellington's Homegrown music festival
Actress Eva Green in her role as Lydia Wells in The Luminaries TV series.

First look at Eva Green in character for upcoming Luminaries TV series
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00:32
The Prime Minister addressed the crowd that came to remember those who lost their lives last week.

New York Times heap praise on NZ Prime Minister: 'Everyone deserves a Leader as Good as Jacinda Ardern'

The article describes how our Prime Minister is "showing the way" to respond to atrocities like the Christchurch attacks.

New York Times heap praise on NZ Prime Minister: 'Everyone deserves a Leader as Good as Jacinda Ardern'

The article describes how our Prime Minister is "showing the way" to respond to atrocities like the Christchurch attacks.

01:52
PM Jacinda Ardern announced the scheme yesterday as part of a ban on military style semi-automatic rifles.

Firearm buyback scheme could cost $500m, twice the Government's estimate, lobbyist group says
00:40
E Ihowā Atua was sung quietly by Wellingtonians paying respect to the victims of the Christchurch terror attack.

Mournful national anthem rings out on Parliament grounds after moment of silence
03:33
Military style semi-automatics and assault rifles are now off limits in NZ, the PM said.

Hundreds contact police to report semi-automatic rifles in first 24 hours of ban
00:42
Hands Around Nelson Mosque is honouring the victim’s of the Christchurch terror attack.

Nelson College students deliver haka and waiata of Hallelujah to honour victims
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FILE- In this March 14, 2019, file photo a worker walks next to a Boeing 737 MAX 8 airplane parked at Boeing Field in Seattle. U.S. prosecutors are looking into the development of Boeing's 737 Max jets, a person briefed on the matter revealed Monday, the same day French aviation investigators concluded there were "clear similarities" in the crash of an Ethiopian Airlines Max 8 last week and a Lion Air jet in October. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

Boeing to make safety feature standard on troubled Max jets

The equipment, which had been offered as an option, alerts pilots of faulty information from key sensors.

Boeing to make safety feature standard on troubled Max jets

The equipment, which had been offered as an option, alerts pilots of faulty information from key sensors.

Vector penalised $3.5 million for excessive power outages

Facebook promises change after Christchurch shooting livestreamed
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
01:52
A Boeing Max 8 airliner.

US prosecutors investigating development of grounded Boeing 737 Max airliners
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