Royal commission into NZ mosque attack begins taking evidence
In the wake of the Christchurch mosque shooting in March, New Zealand's spy agencies have faced criticism for concentrating on the threat from Islamic militants while underestimating the danger posed by right-wing extremism. – AFP pic, May 13, 2019.
A JUDICIAL inquiry into whether New Zealand police and intelligence services could have prevented the Christchurch mosque attack, in which 51 worshippers died, began taking evidence today. The royal commission – the most powerful judicial probe available under New Zealand law – will examine events leading up to the March 15 attack, where a lone gunman opened fire on two mosques in a mass shooting that shocked the world.
Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
BBC sacks veteran DJ over ‘racist’ royal baby tweet | The Malaysian InsightBroadcaster Baker says he just thought picture of chimp was funny, not racist.
Read more »
'Royal critic' freed in wake of PM criticising arrestFirdaus Abdillah Hamzah was released on police bail at about 4.45pm, says a source.
Read more »
Johor royal family spends first day of Ramadan with the peopleJOHOR BARU: The Johor royal family spent the first day of Ramadan by mingling with the people.
Read more »
Businessman fined RM20,000 for misusing Kelantan royal title and emblem | Malay MailPETALING JAYA, May 10 — A businessman was fined RM20,000, in lieu three months imprisonment, after the Sessions Court here found him guilty today on four counts of misusing the Kelantanese Royal title and Kerabat Diraja Long Yunus emblem five years ago. Judge Norshila Kamaruddin meted out the...
Read more »
BBC DJ fired after royal baby tweet with chimpanzee pictureLONDON (AP): A BBC disc jockey has been fired after using a picture of a chimpanzee in a tweet about the royal baby born to Meghan the Duchess of Sussex and her husband Prince Harry.
Read more »
Royal thank you to ThaisBangkok: Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida appeared on the Grand Palace balcony to greet and thank the public on the last day of his three-day elaborate coronation.
Read more »
Monarch grants new titles to royal familyBANGKOK: Thailand’s newly crowned King Maha Vajiralongkorn granted new titles to the members of the royal family after he was crowned in the Baisal Daksin Throne Hall of the Grand Palace in Bangkok.
Read more »
Kadir calls for probe into company linked to Johor royal familyPolice and the Inland Revenue should look into how much taxes were paid by the firm, says former newsman.
Read more »