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Mazharuddin Syed Ahmed wanted to bring people together, promote peace and show support in the wake of the terrorist attack.

Survivor of Christchurch mosque attacks leads hundreds on ride to promote peace

“NZ has become a template for the world after the incident," Mazharuddin Syed Ahmed said.

Survivor of Christchurch mosque attacks leads hundreds on ride to promote peace

“NZ has become a template for the world after the incident," Mazharuddin Syed Ahmed said.
02:15
Colin Chester from Orewa, north of Auckland, has played hockey since he was 5 and when he heard about people struggling for hockey gear, he started giving and never stopped.

Good Sorts: Orewa man repairing hockey gear for those who can't afford it
02:04
Lydia Bradey, who has just returned from scaling Everest for the sixth, says tour companies are taking too many risks following 10 deaths on the mountain in the last two months.

Kiwi mountaineer says her fellow Everest climbers need to take responsibility for their safety
The southern right whale's population is now classified as "at risk and recovering". Photo: Steve Dawson / University of Otago

Risk status lowered for endangered southern right whales and sealions

Woman found dead in Melbourne park after horrific bashing
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01:44
That was the stark finding from the Department of Conservation's risk report released today but there have been some wins.

Only five of New Zealand’s marine mammal species not at risk of extinction - report

A plan for protecting hector's and Maui dolphins will be released for consultation before the end of July.

Only five of New Zealand’s marine mammal species not at risk of extinction - report

A plan for protecting hector's and Maui dolphins will be released for consultation before the end of July.
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This comes after a 10th person died while on Mt Everest this climbing season.

'It's a very serious situation' - Peter Hilary shares thoughts on overcrowding on Mount Everest

Macadamia growers working to stop guava moths spoiling crops
The transport agency says a new $21 million bridge in Blenheim is on track for completion next year, that will replace the historic Ōpaoa Bridge.

Site of bridge build unearths Blenheim's beer drinking habits
Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter in attendance to a motorcross bike crash

Waikato man airlifted to hospital in serious condition after motorcross accident
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In this photo provided by Firefighters of Peru, people pass in front destroyed wall in Yurimaguas Peru, Sunday, May 26, 2019. A powerful magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck the Amazon jungle in north-central Peru early Sunday, the U.S. Geological survey reported, collapsing buildings and knocking out power to some areas. (Firefighters of Peru via AP)

Magnitude 8.0 earthquake strikes Amazon jungle in Peru

A preliminary survey found one person dead, six injured and 27 homes damaged across seven provinces.

Magnitude 8.0 earthquake strikes Amazon jungle in Peru

A preliminary survey found one person dead, six injured and 27 homes damaged across seven provinces.
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Papua New Guinea in turmoil as prime minister Peter O'Neill resigns
FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2019, file photo, U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un take a walk after their first meeting at the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam. North Korea says nuclear negotiations with the United States will never resume unless Washington changes its negotiating tactics. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Donald Trump downplays North Korean missile threat

Nepal's record-setting Everest guide returns a hero

Photo Gallery: From Elton to Elle, the best images of Cannes
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Cronulla defeated St George Illawarra 22-9 at WIN Stadium in Sydney.

Blayke Brailey scores sneaky try before final siren as Sharks overcome injury-hit Dragons

Cronulla defeated St George Illawarra 22-9 at WIN Stadium in Sydney.

Blayke Brailey scores sneaky try before final siren as Sharks overcome injury-hit Dragons

Cronulla defeated St George Illawarra 22-9 at WIN Stadium in Sydney.
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Nathan Cleary retains NSW Blues jersey, Cody Walker to make Origin debut
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The number one ranked team will set up camp in Chicago before moving on to the Czech Republic next month.

Black Sox eyeing eighth softball world title to honour coach's dad and a great of NZ softball
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The Storm defeated the Bulldogs 28-6 at Belmore Sports Ground in Sydney.

Josh Addo-Carr scores excellent solo try as Storm blow away woeful Bulldogs
Kiwi driver Scott McLaughlin celebrates win at Supercars Championship at Winton Motor Raceway in Benalla, Australia.

Kiwi driver Scott McLaughlin wins V8 Supercars at Winton
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FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2019, file photo, U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un take a walk after their first meeting at the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam. North Korea says nuclear negotiations with the United States will never resume unless Washington changes its negotiating tactics. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Donald Trump downplays North Korean missile threat

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's attacks on Trump's Democratic rival Joe Biden made the president smile.

Donald Trump downplays North Korean missile threat

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's attacks on Trump's Democratic rival Joe Biden made the president smile.
01:53
The change will cost the government $153.7 million over four years for new measures for those in state care until they're 21.

Budget 2019: Government announce new transition service for young people leaving state care
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After decades of difficulties and depression, Claire Freeman made a major about turn on her wish to live and is now determined to save others’ lives.

Disabled after car crash and previously suicidal, woman now opposes euthanasia law change
01:59
The war of words in the central city comes as yet another state in the US rolls back abortion rights while in New Zealand there has been a delay in drafting legislation to take abortion out of the Crimes Act.

Protesters rally for and against abortion in Auckland's CBD
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Budget 2019: Public transport could become cheaper for low income families
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Experts urge businesses to prioritise employees' wellbeing

As the government prepares to reveal its 'Wellbeing Budget', businesses are making their own changes.

Experts urge businesses to prioritise employees' wellbeing

As the government prepares to reveal its 'Wellbeing Budget', businesses are making their own changes.
Mountainbiker (file picture).

Otago's Clutha cycle trail gets $6.5 million funding boost for expansion
03:49
Pic Picot refused to allow macular degeneration to hold him back. In fact, he turned it into an advantage.

How Nelson's peanut butter king used his failing eyesight to help his business thrive

Farmers retail staff wanting better pay conditions walk off the job in Auckland

Nearly 100 staff affected as Fonterra closes factory in Victoria, Australia
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Stan Lee's former manager arrested on elder abuse charges

Keya Morgan's felony charges include theft, embezzlement and forgery or fraud against an elder adult.

Stan Lee's former manager arrested on elder abuse charges

Keya Morgan's felony charges include theft, embezzlement and forgery or fraud against an elder adult.
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South Korean director Bong Joon-ho’s satire Parasite won the Palme d’Or.

First Korean film wins Cannes Film Festival's top award
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Thirty-five years on and Arnie is holding true to his word, returning once again as the imposing muscle-bound android.

'I'll be back': Schwarzenegger and Hamilton return in 'Terminator: Dark Fate' trailer
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Who will be the MVP – Game of Thrones, the queen of Destiny Church, or the actual Queen?

The Friday Countdown: Take a journey through the best and worst moments of the past seven days
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The Verve were forced to forfeit rights to the smash hit after the Stones claimed they used more than the agreed amount of their own tune.

The Verve's Richard Ashcroft regains rights to Bitter Sweet Symphony from Rolling Stones
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