New Zealand
New Zealand river’s personhood status offers hope to Māori
By Nick Perry — August 15, 2022
WHANGANUI, New Zealand (AP) — Whanganui Māori have a saying: Ko au te awa, ko te awa ko au: I am the river, and the river is me.
The ‘sonnenrad’ used in shooters’ manifestos: a spiritual symbol of hate
By Helen A. Berger — June 30, 2022
(The Conversation) — The far-right today shares more than just ideas with white supremacists of yesterday – they also share some pagan-inspired symbols.
Two awarded top bravery honor in New Zealand mosque attack
By Nick Perry — December 16, 2021
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Both men are credited with helping save others in the 2019 attack at two Christchurch mosques in which 51 people were killed.
What Ötzi the prehistoric iceman can teach us about the use of tattoos in ceremonial healing or religious rites
By Allison Hawn — September 28, 2021
(The Conversation) — When the 5,300-year-old mummy of Ötzi the Iceman was found 30 years ago, researchers found 61 tattoos on it. A scholar explains how tattoos have been a sacred part of many cultures across the world.
Civil rights group sues Facebook over anti-Muslim posts
By Alejandra Molina — April 8, 2021
(RNS) — 'Hateful, anti-Muslim attacks are especially pervasive on Facebook,' the lawsuit alleges.
10 years after quake, Christ Church Cathedral finally rising
By NIck Perry — February 21, 2021
(RNS) — After years of debate over whether to restore the building or start from scratch, it's being rebuilt to look much like the original that was finished in 1904.
New Zealand mosque shooter sentenced to life without parole
By NIck Perry — August 27, 2020
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — The white supremacist who slaughtered 51 worshippers at two New Zealand mosques was sentenced Thursday to life in prison without the possibility of parole, the first time the maximum available sentence has been imposed in the country.
Faith and civil rights groups ask for FBI meeting on white nationalism
By Jack Jenkins — March 28, 2019
(RNS) — 'Our communities must go to their houses of worship every week knowing that they are a target, and the FBI won't even give us the time to hear our concerns,' said Farhana Khera, executive director of Muslim Advocates.
US Muslims fund African wells to honor New Zealand shooting victims
By Aysha Khan — March 26, 2019
(RNS) — American Muslims are raising funds to build 50 water wells in Africa and South Asia in honor of the 50 victims of the New Zealand mosque massacres.
After Christchurch shooting, Jewish communities share in trauma and healing
By Aysha Khan — March 18, 2019
(RNS) — Subjected to similar attacks at houses of worship, Jewish and Muslim communities around the world have been brought together in offering mutual support.
Are we witnessing the triumph of evil?
By Jeffrey Salkin — March 18, 2019
When the spirit of Amalek entered those mosques in Christchurch, NZ.
In Tel Aviv, Jews join with Muslims in vigil mourning New Zealand dead
By Jonathan Harounoff — March 18, 2019
TEL AVIV (RNS) — Dozens gathered outside the New Zealand embassy in Tel Aviv Sunday night for a somber candlelight vigil to commemorate the victims of Friday's (March 15) mass shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand.
New Zealand shooting hits home for American Muslims
By Aysha Khan — March 15, 2019
(RNS) – The attacks left Muslims torn between seeking spiritual solace in prayer and protecting their personal safety.
Mosque attacks spark outrage, fuel concern over Islamophobia
By Mike Corder — March 15, 2019
BRUSSELS (AP) — Amid an outpouring of condolences, some Muslim countries' leaders said the mass shooting was evidence of a rising tide of violent Islamophobia.
To battle the hate that invaded two New Zealand mosques, start in the schoolroom
By Simran Jeet Singh — March 15, 2019
(RNS) — We need to re-lay our foundations with values that prioritize love and oneness.
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