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News Articles: Christchurch

Al Noor mosque shooting survivor Temel Atacocugu points to the scar of a bullet wound in his arm during an interview at his home, Feb. 25, 2020, in Christchurch, New Zealand.

New Zealand shooting survivor says violence achieved nothing

The deadly attacks at two Christchurch mosques brought people together rather than sowing discord, one of the survivors says.

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  • The Associated Press
Al Noor mosque shooting survivor Temel Atacocugu points to the scar of a bullet wound in his arm during an interview at his home, Feb. 25, 2020, in Christchurch, New Zealand.

New Zealand shooting survivor says violence achieved nothing

The deadly attacks at two Christchurch mosques brought people together rather than sowing discord, one of the survivors says.

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By:
  • The Associated Press
The Wizard of New Zealand, also known as Ian Brackenbury Channell, casts a "spell" during a television interview in Christchurch, New Zealand, in March 2011. His contract with the city will end in December after more than two decades.

A New Zealand city is taking its official wizard off the payroll after over 2 decades

The Christchurch City Council will end its contract with Ian Brackenbury Channell, reportedly the world's only state-appointed wizard. The "Wizard of New Zealand" has had a long and unique career.

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  • Rachel Treisman