Each weekday The Front Page keeps you up to date with the biggest news in New Zealand. Today, the Prime Minister anounces a two-minute silence on Friday to remember the victims of the Christchurch mosque attack, a woman is arrested for inciting racial disharmony, a teenager has been jailed for killing a security guard with a single punch, and an ancient, giant swamp kauri is unearthed in Northland. Hosted by Juliette Sivertsen.
There’ll be a two-minute silence on Friday, to remember the victims of the Christchurch mosque attacks.
Jacinda Ardern made the announcement in Christchurch today, following a meeting with St John first responders and addressing an assembly at Cashmere High School this morning.
Ardern also met with Muslim community leaders, and acknowledged their “resolve” to support those who are grieving.
Ardern discussed with them and with local authorities a national memorial service.
She said it would be held in Christchurch, but was looking at how to involve the…
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