New Zealand

BreakingAl Jazeera English1h ago1 min read

New Zealand court denies bid by mosque mass shooter to appeal conviction

The ruling reinforces the legal consequences for hate-driven violence and upholds the justice for the victims of the Christchurch attacks.

Brenton Tarrant lost his appeal to overturn his conviction.
He was sentenced to life in prison for killing 51 people.
The Court of Appeal found his claims about trial conditions lacking merit.

Christchurch mass killer loses bid to overturn conviction

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BreakingBBC News2h ago1 min read

Christchurch mass killer loses bid to overturn conviction

The rejection of Tarrant's appeal underscores the legal system's stance on hate crimes and the severity of his actions.

Brenton Tarrant killed 51 people in Christchurch mosques
He is serving a life sentence with no parole
Tarrant's appeal was rejected by New Zealand's Court of Appeal

Christchurch gunman fails in bid to appeal against guilty pleas by New Zealand court

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BreakingThe Guardian World3h ago1 min read

Christchurch gunman fails in bid to appeal against guilty pleas by New Zealand court

The court's ruling reinforces the finality of Tarrant's guilty pleas and highlights the judicial system's stance on mental health claims in legal proceedings.

Brenton Tarrant is the Christchurch gunman responsible for 51 murders.
His appeal against guilty pleas was rejected by a New Zealand court.
The court found his claims about mental health and prison conditions meritless.

NZ axes plan for WW2 sex slaves statue after Japan protest

Politics

BreakingBBC NewsYesterday1 min read

NZ axes plan for WW2 sex slaves statue after Japan protest

The decision highlights the sensitive nature of historical grievances and their impact on contemporary diplomatic relations.

New Zealand rejected plans for a comfort women statue
Japanese embassy warned of diplomatic impacts
Statue symbolizes suffering of over 200,000 women

New Zealand spy plane reports possible North Korea sanctions breach at sea

World

BreakingAl Jazeera EnglishApr 281 min read

New Zealand spy plane reports possible North Korea sanctions breach at sea

The detection of a potential sanctions breach highlights ongoing international concerns regarding North Korea's illicit activities at sea.

New Zealand military reported possible North Korean sanctions breach
Surveillance aircraft detected ship-to-ship transfer of illicit goods
Incident occurred in Yellow Sea and East China Sea

Sam Neill says New Zealand goldmine supporters have threatened him with violence

Politics

BreakingThe Guardian WorldApr 211 min read

Sam Neill says New Zealand goldmine supporters have threatened him with violence

The situation highlights the tension between environmental protection and economic development in New Zealand's natural landscapes.

Sam Neill received threats from goldmine supporters
Bendigo-Ophir goldmine is near Neill's farm
Santana Minerals is pushing to fast-track the mine

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