German hostage freed after 2018 jihadi abduction in Niger
“Taking hostages has proven to be a lucrative business that bankrolls terrorist groups."
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Sonny Bill Williams voices support for Dunedin school-attack victims
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Girl's hijab ripped off during 'racist' clash at Otago Girls' High
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Corners cut in controversial restoration of Silk Road city
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Auckland teen charged with threat to kill non-Muslims
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Thomas Coughlan: Ardern, Collins should listen to Act and Greens on terror laws
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Terrorist's deportation attempt delayed while he faced criminal charges
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'Broken hearted but not broken': Kiwis rally to condemn terror attack
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