Brenton Tarrant

Man accused in Christchurch mosque mass shooting pleads not guilty; High Court judge sets trial to next May

The man accused of the Christchurch, New Zealand mosque attacks smirked as his lawyer entered not guilty pleas to terrorism, murder and attempted murder charges on Friday before a judge who set his trial for next May.

Christchurch mosque attacks: New Zealand police charges shooter with terrorism; Brenton Tarrant ordered to undergo psychiatric test

New Zealand police have charged Brenton Tarrant, the man accused of murder in shootings at two Christchurch mosques in March, with engaging in a terrorist act.

New Zealand terror attack: Toll rises to 51 after Turkish man succumbs in hospital

Nine people who had been shot in the attack remained in hospital in stable condition, according to New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern

Christchurch terror attack: High Court judge orders mental health test for suspect Brenton Tarrant before trial begins

The 28-year-old Australian will be seen by two health assessors to determine "whether he is fit to stand trial or insane", High Court judge Cameron Mander ruled during a brief hearing in Christchurch.

Australia's new law could punish Google, Facebook with jail, fines for violent content

The new law requires online platforms like Facebook, Twitter to remove violent content 'expeditiously.'

Christchurch terror attacks: Accused Brenton Tarrant to face 50 murder charges, says New Zealand police

Brenton Tarrant, accused in Christchurch mosque shootings, was previously charged with one murder as a holding measure, but police said Thursday that all the deaths and injuries in the 15 March attacks will be reflected in upgraded charges during his next appearance.

Australia warns Facebook, Google, Twitter to remove extremist material from their platforms

Leading tech firms asked on how they plan to keep their platforms from being "weaponised" by terrorists.

UAE firm sacks and deports man for Facebook post 'celebrating' New Zealand mosque shooting

The UAE has condemned the attack and expressed its condolences to the victims’ families and to New Zealand

'I Live! I Die!': New Zealanders stage 'haka' war dance to show solidarity with Muslim community after Christchurch terror attack

Other haka performances have burst forth across Christchurch and elsewhere in the country as well as in Australia, where large communities of New Zealanders live.

New Zealand terror attack: 200 watched live-stream of massacre, video was viewed 4,000 times before it was taken off

In the week since 50 people died in the New Zealand mosque terror attacks, social media giants like Facebook and YouTube have faced global criticism for regulations on content that are not strict enough, and a slow response to their platforms being used by perpetrators of violence.