Coverage dated July 18, 2023 to July 19, 2023

Two Killed in New Zealand Shooting on Eve of Women’s World Cup

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Authorities say the gunman is also dead in the incident at a construction site, several others were injured.

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  1. The Guardian

    Auckland shooting: at least two dead in New Zealand incident hours before Women’s World Cup opening – follow latest (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Bystanders reported hearing gunshots about 8am local time, with local media reporting a police officer is among several feared dead or injured

  2. France 24

    Deadly shooting in New Zealand hours before the Women's World Cup opening match (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    At least two people were killed and six people wounded in a shooting at a construction site in New Zealand's largest city of Auckland, authorities said on Thursday, with the police saying the shooter…

  3. WQAD

    New Zealand gunman kills 2 people on eve of Women's World Cup soccer tournament (opens WQAD)

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    WQAD's feed description

    The incident comes as many soccer teams were gathering in New Zealand for the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

  4. NBC News

    Gunman kills 2 in New Zealand on the eve of the Women’s World Cup (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Police said the gunman is dead and there were also multiple injuries during the incident, which took place near the hotel where Team Norway has been staying.

  5. NBC Chicago

    A gunman in New Zealand has killed 2 people ahead of Women's World Cup tournament (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    A gunman has killed two people at a downtown construction site in New Zealand’s largest city of Auckland on Thursday, as the nation prepared to host games in the FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament. Authorities said the shooter was also dead.

  6. ABC 7 San Francisco

    Gunman in New Zealand kills 2 people on eve of Women's World Cup soccer tournament (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description

    New Zealand Prime Minster Chris Hipkins said the tournament would go ahead as planned.

  7. New York Times

    2 Killed in New Zealand Shooting as World Cup Is Set to Begin (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    There were also multiple injuries, the police said, and the gunman was among those killed. The shooting was not far from where Norway’s national team is staying for the Women’s World Cup.

  8. Wall Street Journal

    Two Killed in New Zealand Shooting on Eve of Women’s World Cup (opens Wall Street Journal)

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    Wall Street Journal's feed description

    Authorities say the gunman is also dead in the incident at a construction site, several others were injured.

  9. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Gunman kills two in Auckland hours before Women’s World Cup opening ceremony | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description

    By Tara Subramaniam, CNN Auckland, New Zealand (CNN) — A rare multiple shooting in the center of Auckland just hours before the opening of the

  10. WUSA9

    A gunman in New Zealand kills 2 people hours ahead of first game in Women's World Cup (opens WUSA9)

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    WUSA9's feed description

    The gunman was found dead after a police shootout, during which an officer was shot and wounded. Four civilians were also injured.

  11. CBS News

    Gunman in New Zealand kills 2 people ahead of Women's World Cup (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    New Zealand Prime Minster Chris Hipkins said the tournament would go ahead as planned.

  12. Local News 8

    Gunman kills two in Auckland hours before Women’s World Cup opening ceremony (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    By Tara Subramaniam, CNN Auckland, New Zealand (CNN) — A rare multiple shooting in the center of Auckland just hours before the opening of the Women’s World Cup rattled the city as tens of thousands gathered to watch New Zealand play Norway in the first game of the tournament.

  13. The Guardian

    Auckland shooting: what we know so far about New Zealand killings (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Gunman kills two at building site in Auckland CBD, with six victims injured, hours before New Zealand city was due to host the Women’s World Cup

  14. Al Jazeera

    New Zealand shooting kills two ahead of World Cup tournament (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has assured the public that there is ‘no wider national security threat’ from the shooting.

  15. Delaware Public Media

    New Zealand gunman kills 2 people on the eve of the Women's World Cup (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    Police said there were also multiple injuries during the incident, which took place near the hotel where Team Norway has been staying.

  16. FOX 35 Orlando

    Gunman kills 2 in New Zealand ahead of Women's World Cup (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    FOX 35 Orlando's feed description

    A gunman has killed two people at a downtown construction site in New Zealand’s largest city of Auckland on Thursday, as the nation prepared to host games in the FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament.

  17. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Gunman kills 2 in New Zealand before Women's World Cup starts in what officials call an isolated act (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    A gunman opened fire on terrified workers on a construction site in downtown Auckland early Thursday, killing two people hours before New Zealand hosted the first game of the Women's World Cup. The man was found dead, and authorities said his motive appeared to be connected to his previous work at t…

  18. Washington Examiner

    Two killed in New Zealand shooting hours before the Women's World Cup (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    A gunman opened fire in a building in Auckland, New Zealand, on Wednesday, mere hours before the 2023 Women's World Cup began in the city.

  19. Forbes

    Deadly Shooting Rattles New Zealand On Opening Day Of Women’s World Cup (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Three people, including the shooter, were killed in Auckland.

  20. France 24

    Two killed in shooting as New Zealand city hosts World Cup opener (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    A gunman killed two people and wounded six others at a building site in central Auckland Thursday, hours before New Zealand's biggest city was to host the opening match of the 2023 FIFA football World…

  21. Newsweek

    New Zealand shooting: What we know as gunman kills 2 in World Cup city (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The first game of the 2023 Women's World Cup was set to kick off in Auckland only hours after the deadly shooting.

  22. Digital Journal

    New Zealand shooting rattles teams hours before World Cup kickoff (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    Women's World Cup squads in Auckland were shocked but safe after a deadly shooting near several team hotels overshadowed the opening day of the tournament

  23. Deutsche Welle

    New Zealand: 3 dead after Auckland shooting – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Several others were wounded in the shooting in central Auckland hours before the start of the Women's World Cup. Matches held in New Zealand will go ahead as planned, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said.

  24. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Fatal shooting hours before the Women's World Cup began in New Zealand appears to be an isolated act (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    A gunman opened fire on terrified workers on a construction site in downtown Auckland early Thursday, killing two people hours before New Zealand hosted the first game of the Women's World Cup. The man was found dead, and authorities said his motive appeared to be connected to his previous work at t…

  25. Deutsche Welle

    New Zealand shooting incident, 3 dead – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    A gunman killed two people and wounded six others in central Auckland hours before the start of the Women's World Cup. Matches held in New Zealand will go ahead as planned, PM Chris Hipkins said.

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