This week has marked the first time in months that something other than COVID has dominated the news headlines on NZ television. But there are not-so-obvious connections to the agenda. by Martin Harris 27/8/20 The leading topic is of course the trial of Brenton Tarrant, the mosque shooter whose deeds, […]
Mosque Shootings
“Disobey”might be a little strong, as most Kiwi gun owners are (typically) dragging their heels and waiting for clarity on the government “buyback” details. Matt Agorist writes from an American perspective: The majority of NZ rifle owners are hunters and gun enthusiasts. Anyhow, here’s Agorist’s perspective on the NZ rifle […]
They came to Christchurch to escape terror in the Middle East, but terror found them where they least expected it. But it seems we can not give them time to grieve their loss, nor the decency to consult them. Instead their tragedy, which has affected all in Christchurch, is being […]
Released 7 years ago, this short animated movie by Heliophant has been discussed, dissected and decoded many times now. In light of recent events, I felt it is time to take another look at some scenes and speculate upon their meaning. I do not intend to attempt a full analysis […]
Khaled Mustafa and his family came to Christchurch only a few months back after fleeing from the nightmare of Syria. He and his oldest son Hama lost their lives while in prayer. His younger son Zaid survives but is in hospital, and his devastated wife and daughter have lost a […]
What do you do when faced with such evil? We awoke this morning, 16th March 2019, to a sound that brought back memories of eight years ago. The throb of low-flying helicopters circling a devastated city. Eight years ago, the trauma was clearly visible: The earth itself torn and buckled […]