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Tributes to ‘teddy bear’ 9-year-old victim of German Christmas market attack
André Gleißner died alongside four women after car driven through Magdeburg market.
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Arrest for mosque fire: 19yo in court on arson, burglary charges over Auckland blaze
Police have security footage of a man allegedly breaking in and settling mosque alight.
Police say fire at Auckland mosque was arson after CCTV shows 1am break in
'This just creates more hatred, more fear,' senior mosque member says.
Tense scenes as mosque attack terrorist's gun licence referees speak at inquest
One man told a lawyer to 'sit down' and refused to answer her question.
Hundreds arrested in child abuse investigation in Malaysia
Police said they had arrested 355 people and rescued more than 400 children.
Waikato Muslims to showcase Māori Quran
Shakil Ahmad Monir spent more than 20 years working on the Māori Quran.
Muslim school caught up in toxic receivership stoush involving warring charity, nearly $2m
The school was forced into lockdown this week after threatening videos were sent.
Wellington mosque wanting to broadcast call to prayer three times a year
One broadcast would be on the anniversary of the Christchurch mosque attacks.
Two Auckland Islamic schools in lockdown after suspicious threat, closed today
Students have been told to stay home today.
Government cost-cutting leaving New Zealand open to terrorism, Muslim group says
Group says Government must rethink deprioritising, defunding national security framework.
Taylor Swift terror suspect 'wanted to kill a large crowd'
The pop star's Vienna shows were cancelled after a foiled terrorist plot.
Mother jailed for forcing daughter to marry her killer in Oz
Ruqia Haidari was considered 'bewa', as she was already divorced.
'Suckers for punishment': Sonny Bill's surprise baby joy
The ex-All Black and wife announce arrival of baby boy on social media.
Eid Mubarak: Hundreds attend community Eid celebration
Over 250 people enjoyed celebrating the festival together.
Former heart surgeon becomes Iran's president
The moderate president has pledged to open his country to the world but questions remain.
New Zealander dies during hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia
Consular assistance was being provided to the person’s family.
Men abused worshipper before Al Noor Mosque attack
Imam Gamal Fouda describes how two people locked a worshipper in the kitchen.
Islamophobia fears over radicalised teen’s knife attack in Perth
Perth's Muslim community fears backlash after teen was shot by police.
Teen armed with knife shot dead by police in Australia
The 16-year-old attacked a member of the public before rushing at police officers.
'I'm a Muslim, ask me anything' campaign sparks conversations across South Island
The group’s primary objective was to promote the message of peace.
Opinion: We are closer to nuclear disaster today than at any point in the Cold War
OPINION: There is more danger today than when the developed world was carved up.
Hamilton-based Muslims celebrate end of Ramadan
Ramadan has just ended, but what is this holiday about?
Three shot and five in custody after gunfire disrupts US Ramadan celebration
Suspects include armed 15-year-old shot by police
Israelis rally in their biggest anti-government protest in Jerusalem
Nearly six months of war have exposed renewed divisions in Israeli society.
Islamic State attackers publish selfie following Moscow attack
The group announced it wanted to inflict damage on a ‘large crowd of Christians'.
UN Security Council to vote on resolution demanding Ramadan ceasefire
United States warns the measure could hurt negotiations to halt Israeli-Hamas hostilities.
'No new guns': Luxon's promise ahead of firearms law reform
Muslim leaders want assurance that changes to gun laws will not put their safety at risk.
Prince William pays tribute to Christchurch terror victims
Royal praises Kiwis for supporting mosque shooting victims on fifth anniversary.
Editorial: Why we must never forget the Christchurch terror attacks
EDITORIAL: Yesterday marked five years since 51 people were murdered at Friday prayer.
Muslim community marks fifth anniversary of mosque tragedy
This year’s anniversary falls on Jumu’ah - the mandatory Islamic Friday prayer.