People comfort each other as they pay their respects to the victims of the Christchurch terrorist attack. Photo: Xinhua
Opinion
Opinion
As New Zealand grieves over the Christchurch terrorist attack, it must come to terms with how hatred was able to take root
- Research shows anti-Muslim prejudice in New Zealand, while lower than in other Western countries, is higher than prejudice against other minority groups
- Studies also show biased media representations are associated with negative attitudes towards Muslims
People comfort each other as they pay their respects to the victims of the Christchurch terrorist attack. Photo: Xinhua
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern (C) with members of the Muslim community in Christchurch. Photo: EPA-EFE
Opinion
Opinion
New Zealand mass shooting: is any country safe from terrorism?
- Has social media, populist politics and xenophobia created a community of extremists like Christchurch massacre gunman? Paul Spoonley believes so
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern (C) with members of the Muslim community in Christchurch. Photo: EPA-EFE