Farid's Cake
March 31, 2024
Survivors says love is stronger than hate
On the fifth anniversary of the Massacre of 51 Muslims at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, survivor Farid Ahmed is delivering cakes to his neighbours. He's joined by U.S. Ambassador at large Rashad Hussain, promoting a simple concept, that love is more powerful than hate.
Treaty settlements with Maori try to redress past wrongs. In Christchurch, you might think all was fair until you hear the wretched story of Kemp's Purchase.
A sponsored story explaining how water cremation or alkaline hydrolysis works, providing a clear picture of the process and the basic science behind it. New Zealand's first Water Cremation service was opened in 2025 beginning a new era in funeral practices in Aotearoa. This story gives the background.