In wake of shooting, New Zealanders show kindness to Muslims

By JULIET WILLIAMS and NICK PERRY 16 March 2019, 12:00AM

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — People across New Zealand are reaching out to Muslims in their communities and around the country the day after mass shootings at two mosques that left 49 people dead.

As a 28-year-old white supremacist stood silently before a judge on Saturday, New Zealanders everywhere volunteered acts of kindness. Some offered rides to the grocery store or volunteered to walk with their Muslim neighbors if they felt unsafe.

In other online forums, people discussed Muslim food restrictions as they prepared to drop off meals for those affected.

Brenton Harrison Tarrant appeared in court amid strict security and showed no emotion when the judge read him one murder charge. The judge said more such charges would likely follow.

Friday's slaughter was streamed live on Facebook and took place during midday prayers.

By JULIET WILLIAMS and NICK PERRY 16 March 2019, 12:00AM

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