No place is immune from the rise of hate and extremism. Not even New Zealand, until now a relative haven from the world's political monstrosities. The deadly terrorist attack on two mosques on 15 March in Christchurch (in which 50 people died and dozens were injured) appalled the world. New Zealand is not renowned for either far-right activity or mass shootings. The attack's Australian dimension has also prompted questions over that country's readiness to combat far-right terrorism. The Christchurch gunman, 28-year-old Australian Brenton Tarrant, appeared to be unknown to the authorities.
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