Christchurch

Tabatha Southey: ’The Conservative party is not the party of the “Barbaric Cultural Practices” hotline, or the niqab ban. Unless that’s what you want it to be.’

Generosity of spirit was on full display: non-Muslim citizens donned hijabs in solidarity, politicians legislated swiftly—and survivors emerged as leaders and heroes

’We are alive. We are together. We are determined to not let anyone divide us,’ says an imam who survived the attack

Across the globe, leaders expressed shock, horror and sadness. ’At this tragic time, my thoughts and prayers are with all New Zealanders,’ said the Queen.

The ’world’s fattest contortionist’; farewell, Fidel; and a few kind words for Bernie Madoff, from Bernie Madoff

The earthquake in New Zealand could have have many more devastating consequences for the country

Earthquake topples building that houses language school