Christchurch, New Zealand – After a harrowing terrorist attack shocked New Zealand in March 2019, former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern took a stand against the spread of violent and extremist content online. Ardern’s initiative, the Christchurch Call, has now engaged with the Australian government in a legal battle involving the social media platform X, previously … Read more
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand – A man in Christchurch is still recovering after a violent attack by an individual he met on a dating app. The incident, which occurred in 2024, serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers of online interactions and the importance of staying vigilant. The victim, whose identity remains undisclosed, was … Read more
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand – Motu Smith, a man accused of murdering a former gang member at a Christchurch housing complex, admitted to a part of the fatal attack when he spoke to the police. He claimed that he “chose to stay alive” when the other man “raged out” at him after taking meth. Smith is … Read more
CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND – David Benbow was found guilty of the murder of his childhood friend Michael McGrath, even though no body was ever found. This rare occurrence presented a unique challenge for prosecutors, as they lacked evidence such as a murder weapon, DNA, or confessions in the case. Even without these crucial elements, the … Read more