Firearms
Two killed, two critically injured in Auckland crashes
Two people have died and two were critically injured after crashes in Auckland's Takanini and Waitoki.
How gangs get guns: What are straw buyers and how do they work?
Almost 40 people have been busted onselling guns, including former gun store employees - and many are going to gangs. Audio
Escalated gun crime expected to remain a problem for years - police
Escalated violent crime is expected to be a problem for years to come, before the results of gun control measures will be seen, New Zealand's top cop says, following Auckland's construction site… Audio
Firearms Registry to launch this week, nearly four years after it was proposed
The New Zealand Firearms Registry is set to go live on 24 June, nearly four years after it was proposed in the wake of the Christchurch Mosque terror attacks.
Police patrol bag guns, cars at Feilding property
Police on a routine patrol spotted a stolen ute, leading to the seizure of a sawn-off shotgun, pistol, and three vehicles at a Feilding property.
Govt pledges existing firearms licence holders won't be penalised by application backlog
The government will ensure existing firearms owners don't get caught out in a predicted backlog of new licence applications. Audio
Police ask for public input on rules for new Firearms Registry
Police have today opened public submissions on proposed regulations for the new Firearms Registry, which is set to be in place by June 2023.
Firearms injuries and deaths occurring at record rates, data reveals
Rates of injury and death caused by firearms are tracking higher than ever before, police data shows. Audio
Is dishonesty really contagious?
A recent study in Scientific American suggested that people tend to lie when they're in groups, especially when profit is concerned. Professor of Psychology Marc Wilson is with us to discuss whether… Audio
Gun buyback cost more to run than paid out to owners
The six month firearms buyback and amnesty was the second to take place since changes to gun laws in the wake of the Christchurch mosque attacks.
Govt to ban 'high risk' people from having firearms
The government has unveiled its plan to tackle rising gun violence among gangs, by banning 'high risk' people from having firearms.
Any gang members who appear before the courts will come under the… Audio
Police admit "unacceptable" delays in firearm licence renewals
Police have admitted the ongoing delays in processing firearms licence applications and renewals are unacceptable and they are working on solutions to reduce the waitlist. Hunters have been frustrated… Audio
Committees of light, and of heat
Parliament hears from hundreds of public submitters each week but some stand out a little, like the Mongrel-Mob Kingdom, from Waikato. Video, Audio
Committees of light, and of heat
Parliament hears from hundreds of public submitters each week but some stand out a little, like the Mongrel-Mob Kingdom, from Waikato.
Video, AudioAustralian research from Deakin University finds police do not need to carry guns
Deakin University researchers in Australia say there is no need for police to be armed, after analysing data from around the world. Researcher Dr Richard Evans explained their findings to Jesse. Audio
Gun owners advised not to vote Labour, Greens, NZ First
The Council of Licensed Firearms Owners has advised its members not to vote for Labour, the Greens or New Zealand First at the election.
Lawsuit against NRA launched in New York
New York's attorney general has announced a lawsuit aimed at dissolving the powerful National Rifle Association over alleged financial mismanagement. Audio
New gun laws a win for campaigners, despite years to wait
A gun register may be delayed for three years, but Gun Control New Zealand is still claiming it as a victory.
'Arms Down' demands win the day
This week, the police canned its controversial Armed Response Teams after plenty of critical coverage in the media - much of it drawing parallels with George Floyd’s killing in the US and the conduct… Audio
'Arms Down' demands win the day
This week, the police canned its controversial Armed Response Teams after plenty of critical coverage in the media - much of it drawing parallels with George Floyd’s killing in the US and the conduct…
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