Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern ordered an independent judicial inquiry into whether the Christchurch mosque attacks could have been prevented.
"One question we need to answer is whether or not we could or should have known more," Ardern said.Ardern ruled out New Zealand re-introducing the death penalty forKiwis pay tribute to mosque attack victims
She said details of the royal commission were being finalised, but it would be comprehensive and would report in a timely manner. It will cover the activities of intelligence services, police, customs, immigration and any other relevant government agencies in the lead-up to the attack.Ardern reiterated her believe it should not be aired.
"That video should not be shared. That is harmful content," she said when questioned about Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan showing excerpts of the footage at campaign rallies for local elections this month.
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