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DunedinMarch 26

Hope held pleas will bring closure

Guilty pleas from the man responsible for the Christchurch terror attack have brought some relief, and plenty of surprise, for one of his victims.
Hope held pleas will bring closure
Hope held pleas will bring closure
EditorialMarch 26

Guilty as charged

Many questions remain following the shock news yesterday that the lone gunman who murdered 51 Muslim people at two Christchurch mosques a year ago had admitted his guilt.
Guilty as charged
Guilty as charged
OpinionMarch 15

Idea that mosque attacks were a one-off misguided

Far-Right extremists still threaten New Zealand, a year on from the Christchurch attacks, writes Paul Spoonley. 
Idea that mosque attacks were a one-off misguided
Idea that mosque attacks were a one-off misguided
DunedinMarch 15

'Moment of peace' to mark mosque attacks anniversary

Mornington School pupils and their families gather for a "moment of peace" before the school’s annual triathlon yesterday.
'Moment of peace' to mark mosque attacks anniversary
'Moment of peace' to mark mosque attacks anniversary
DunedinMarch 14

NZ has experienced ‘cultural awakening’

Peace activist Paul Gourlie believes there has been a cultural awakening in New Zealand since the Christchurch mosque terror attacks a year ago.
NZ has experienced ‘cultural awakening’
NZ has experienced ‘cultural awakening’
NationalMarch 14

Christchurch mosque attack memorial called off

Sunday's mosque attack national memorial service in Christchuch has been called off, due to coronavirus concerns.
Christchurch mosque attack memorial called off
Christchurch mosque attack memorial called off
NationalMarch 13

Change is within us

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says change must come from all of us - not just by the Government.
Change is within us
Change is within us
NationalMarch 13

Former policeman’s new life and name

Following the March 15 terror attacks, Huata Arahanga decided it was time to move on from the police after 20 years and also change his name.
Former policeman’s new life and name
Former policeman’s new life and name
NationalMarch 12

Memories of atrocity will last a lifetime

Star newspaper reporter Louis Day was part of Allied Press’ Christchurch team which covered the March 15 mosque attacks. Ahead of the first anniversary of the attacks, he speaks to some of those at the heart of the tragedy.
Memories of atrocity will last a lifetime
Memories of atrocity will last a lifetime
NewsMarch 12

Uni, Twitter research

Twitter and the University of Otago are working together on a new research study to show how online discussions can promote tolerance, after the Christchurch mosque attacks.
NationalMarch 12

March 15: Poignant moments from people at the heart of the tragedy

Louis Day was part of The Star Christchurch reporting team that covered the mosque attacks almost a year ago. He catches up with some of the people at the heart of tragedy.
March 15: Poignant moments from people at the heart of the tragedy
March 15: Poignant moments from people at the heart of the tragedy
NationalMarch 11

‘I still struggle to cope with it a year on’

On March 15 last year, George Clark was on his 50cc scooter whizzing along Riccarton Ave in Christchurch. It seemed like just another typical overcast Friday. It was not.
‘I still struggle to cope with it a year on’
‘I still struggle to cope with it a year on’
NationalMarch 10

Venue change for March 15 National Remembrance Service

The National Remembrance Service on March 15 will now be held at Horncastle Arena in Christchurch, instead of Hagley Park as initially planned.
Venue change for March 15 National Remembrance Service
Venue change for March 15 National Remembrance Service
DunedinMarch 10

Racism deniers ‘living in fairy land’

‘‘The fact that people believe New Zealand is not a racist place, they’re probably living in a fairyland.’’
Racism deniers ‘living in fairy land’
Racism deniers ‘living in fairy land’
EntertainmentMarch 10

Cartoonists scooped up by fame whirlwind

Using art as an outlet to make sense of tragedy is not a new concept.
Cartoonists scooped up by fame whirlwind
Cartoonists scooped up by fame whirlwind
NationalMarch 9

Mosque attack interviews: Life after being shot

Christchurch taxi driver Mohammad Shamim Siddiqui (Sam) shares his story after being shot outside Al Noor mosque while talking to his wife on the phone.
NationalMarch 9

Cartoonists scooped up by fame whirlwind

Using art as an outlet to make sense of tragedy is not a new concept.
Cartoonists scooped up by fame whirlwind
Cartoonists scooped up by fame whirlwind
ChristchurchMarch 8

Mustafa inspired to join police after surviving March 15

The kindness of police officers responding to the Christchurch terror attack has inspired a survivor to seek to join their ranks.
DunedinMarch 8

Dunedin survivor determined to move on

On New Zealand's darkest day, a Dunedin man found himself caught up in a hate-fuelled attack that could change his life forever. Daisy Hudson speaks to Mustafa Boztas. 
Dunedin survivor determined to move on
Dunedin survivor determined to move on
DunedinMarch 8

Many events to mark Race Relations Week

Dunedin's upcoming Race Relations Week will celebrate diversity, after most of last year’s planned events were called off because of the Christchurch terrorist attacks.
Many events to mark Race Relations Week
Many events to mark Race Relations Week
DunedinMarch 8

Inspired to join police

The kindness of police officers responding to the Christchurch terror attack has inspired a survivor to seek to join their ranks.
NationalMarch 4

March 15 remembrance service start time confirmed

More details have has been released about the National Remembrance Service on March 15 to remember and honour those who died in the Christchurch mosque attacks.
March 15 remembrance service start time confirmed
March 15 remembrance service start time confirmed