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The warning signs for yesterday's atrocity were everywhere, if only we'd looked – or listened to New Zealand's Muslim community, writes former race relations commissioner Susan Devoy.

Here are some things you can do to help or find support in the wake of Friday's Islamophobic attack.

Dozens are dead following racially motivated mosque shootings in Christchurch. The attack, streamed on global social media channels by the offender, who is now in Police custody. Jacinda Ardern said NZ was targeted because 'we represent diversity'

'This can only be described as a terrorist attack,' says NZ prime minister

Armed police have been deployed, streets cleared and schools are in lockdown after shots were fired at a mosque

Jacinda Ardern sprung a surprise this morning in announcing an end to offshore oil exploration. So what's the catch?

Prime minister promises inquiry

Exclusive: a book by Steve Braunias, a memoir by the woman who was left for dead by Tony Dixon, and a former TV reporter's investigation into the wrongful conviction of Teina Pora all feature in the shortlist for this year's crime writing awards.

A survey commissioned for the Spinoff's War for Auckland pop-up site puts the Labour MP well in front of his nearest rival, Vic Crone, just weeks out from voting. But many remain undecided.

There are calls for New Zealand's age of consent to be lowered. Madeleine Holden argues impulsive law-making is a bad idea.

CERA will close its doors on April 18th, 2016. James Dann carries out the not-so-Herculean task of ranking all the "anchor projects" that have been completed during its five-year reign.

The literary sensation of the year, A Little Life by novelist Hanya Yanagihara, is a finalist in the world's two most prestigious book prizes this month - the Man Booker awards, and the US National Book Awards.

Arguably one of the most talked-about new shows of 2015, Mr Robot has arrived exclusively in New Zealand on Lightbox today.

"I simply can't wait to hear the teams repeatedly butcher the order for a 'Chick'n Fala' and get a solid consensus on the pronunciation of 'pita' once and for all." – an introduction to The Block NZ for 2015.

Bringing together the TV moments of the week, including the launch of an essential reality channel, Masterchef's big mistake and Ferndale's mid-week marriage.