Firearms
The journalist who went undercover to infiltrate a white nationalist group
When Winnipeg Free Press writer Ryan Thorpe saw flyers recruiting for white nationalist group The Base, he had two choices: write a bog-standard reaction piece or take a more drastic approach and go… Audio
Govt looks at restricting firearms
The Government is floating the ideas of what's known as Firearms prohibition orders, aimed at those with a history of violent offending, gun crimes or family harm. Audio
Parliament calls for public view on gun law
Parliament is working on the second piece of promised firearms legislation from the Government and is asking for the public to share their views. Audio
Parliament calls for public view on gun law
Parliament is working on the second piece of promised firearms legislation from the Government and is asking for the public to share their views.
AudioGuns and death: Parliament this week
Firearms legislation is back at Parliament this week and MPs might finish off a stage of the End of Life Choice Bill.
Guns and death: Parliament this week
Firearms legislation is back at Parliament this week and MPs might finish off a stage of the End of Life Choice Bill.
AudioAR-15 rifle parts used in mosque attacks ruled illegal by police
Police have decided that key parts of a type of assault rifle used in the Christchurch mosque attacks are illegal, after months of confusion. Audio
Dozens of banned guns handed in at Otago buy-back
More than 75 prohibited firearms and 200 accessories have been handed in at the latest buyback in Otago.
The event at the Toko Rugby Club in Milton comes a day the Royal Commission of Inquiry into… Audio
Police arrest gun thief, call for help to find missing police gun
The police have arrested the man wanted in relation to the theft of two police-issue Glocks from a patrol car in Gore - but one of the guns is still missing.
They say the hand-guns were taken from a… Audio
Gore gun thief arrested, one police pistol still missing
The police have arrested the man wanted in relation to the theft of two police-issue Glocks from a patrol car in Gore.
Hori Gemmell was arrested late this afternoon and is in custody in Gore.
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Police review how pistols were stolen from a patrol car
The police are reviewing how two loaded handguns were able to be stolen from a patrol car in Gore on Wednesday night.
The man they believe is responsible remains on the loose and they say catching… Audio
Government about to enact new firearms legislation
The government is preparing to enact a second piece of legislation following the March 15 mosque shootings - but it's been met with resistance from many quarters. Audio
Govt proposes sweeping changes to gun licensing regime
Major reforms to New Zealand's gun laws were flagged in the wake of the Christchurch shootings, with the details announced by the Prime Minister today. They include a national firearms register and… Audio
Gun buyback begins
Nearly 400 people handed in 542 guns in the gun buyback scheme over the weekend. The total compensation amounted to just over $1 million. Audio
Firearms licence vetting needs to close overseas crimes loophole - NZ gun owners
Firearms owners are concerned that foreigners and New Zealanders returning to the country aren't being scrutinised as closely as others when they seek a gun licence.
Gun buy-back scheme ‘total demonisation’ of innocent parties
A gunsmith of 50 years has joined a growing chorus of voices saying the government's buy-back scheme is an anti-democratic rip off that some gun owners will simply ignore. Rod Woods spoke to Lisa… Video, Audio
Consultation on buyback scheme waste of time – gun shop owner
A gun shop owner who was consulted as part of the government's buyback scheme says his advice has been grossly misrepresented and ignored. Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch reports. Audio
National MP on why the gun buy-back scheme is flawed
National MP for Rangitikei Ian McKelvie sits on the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee overseeing the gun reforms. He told our producer Bridget Burke the gun buy-back scheme is flawed. Audio
Ammunition supplier warns of ‘revolution’ over gun buy-back scheme
Leading ammunition supplier Paul Clark is warning a "revolution" could be the only option for gun owners if the courts do not side with them over the government buy back scheme. He spoke with Lisa… Video, Audio
Gun owners feel ripped off by govt’s buy-back scheme
The government announced its compensation package today, which includes paying up to 95% of the wholesale price for weapons, but gun owners say the compensation isn't enough and will leave some of… Video, Audio
