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Young Kiwi-Muslims on how Eid celebrations help build identity
Eid is a celebration known as the “festival of breaking the fast”, marking the end of Ramadan.
New anti-terrorism laws proposed in wake of March 15
The Government has taken the first step towards changing New Zealand’s anti-terrorism laws.
Human Rights Commission raises concerns about govt’s response to mosque attacks
Two years on from the terrorist attacks on two Christchurch mosques, the Human Rights Commission has released a report raising concerns about human rights breaches in…
Talking to Guled Mire about his award-winning mental health series
Last night the Re: series Third Culture Minds, hosted by Guled Mire, won the Mental Health Service Awards of Australia and New Zealand’s Special Media Journalism…
Mosque attack Inquiry triggers law changes and apology from government
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the mosque attacks, released today, found particular government agencies failed to protect Muslim communities, as well as failures in firearms…
Christchurch mosque attack terrorist sentenced to life in prison without parole
Words from some of the 93 people who gave victim impact statements directly to the terrorist's face.
Racism and Islamophobia are a mental health issue
We’ve finally started to talk about mental health in New Zealand. But many discussions don’t include the experiences of people of colour. We need to talk…
Ramadan in lockdown has been 'very different'
With the country in lockdown, this is the first time New Zealand’s Muslim community is observing Ramadan without access to a mosque.
“This year, Ramadan has been…
Relief in NZ’s Muslim Community After Christchurch Terrorist's Guilty Plea
The man due to go on trial for the Christchurch mosque attacks has pled guilty to all charges. He is now New Zealand’s first convicted terrorist.…
One year on: Asim Mukhtar
Muslim New Zealander of the Year Asim Mukhtar was heavily involved in looking after survivors and families of those killed in the March 15th terrorist attack.…
One year on: Saba and Tyla
Christchurch couple Saba Khan-Hunt and Tyla Harrison-Hunt were on holiday in Melbourne when they got a text saying a gunman had entered their mosque and begun…