Firearms
New gun control lobby group launches in Wellington
A new group lobbying for tighter gun laws wants a mandatory firearms register, a ban on all semi-automatic weapons and gun licences that have to be renewed every three years instead of 10. Audio
Drugs, cash, gold seized in major meth bust
Police in Wellington have arrested 35 people and seized more than $1 million in assets, including cash, firearms and slabs of gold, as part of a major meth bust in the region. Video, Audio
Firearms organisation concerned about police raids
The Council of Licensed Firearms Owners plans to go to the police about the way some firearms owners are being treated, in response to new legislation banning some weapons. Audio
Police left red-faced after 11 guns stolen from station
The country's top cop has ordered an audit of security at police stations nationwide after the theft of guns from a station in Palmerston North. Video, Audio
Man hunt after 11 guns stolen from Palmerston North police station
Acting Central District Commander Inspector Sarah Stewart says police are embarrassed about the theft, and it shouldn't have happened. Video, Audio
Courtney Collins: Armageddon event organiser
Armageddon organiser Courtney Collins speaks to Jim about the 24th event in Wellington. Audio
Super Fund excludes guns from portfolio
The Super Fund is divesting $19 million from seven weapons manufacturers and retailers.
Firearms Amendment Bill passes final reading in Parliament
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has acknowledged how Parliament came together to act swiftly as the bill passed its final reading. Video
National wants gun law broadened to include more groups
The National Party is pushing for gun law exemptions to be broadened to more groups as the legislation banning most semi-automatic weapons continues its rapid progress through Parliament. Audio
The shadow hovering over NZ's gun owners
Insight - As legislation to ban most types of semi-automatic and military-style guns, after the atrocity of the mosque attacks, works its way through parliament Philippa Tolley explores how gun owners… Audio
Govt called on to slow-down gun law change
Gun traders and competition shooters are urging the government to put the brakes on fast-track changes to gun laws, warning the implications haven't been thought through. Audio
Gun owners have until end of Sept to hand in guns that will be rendered illegal
Gun owners have until the end of September to hand in guns that will be rendered illegal by laws the government is fast-tracking through Parliament. Audio
Banning semi-automatic weapons: 65,000 sign petition
MPs have been handed a petition with more than 65,000 signatures calling on them to ban all semi-automatic weapons.
Some gun owners plan to hand weapons into police
Some gun owners have publicly stated about how they're taking their guns to police to be destroyed, and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is encouraging anyone who's contemplating following suit to do so.
…Brenton Tarrant a ‘loner’ who practiced shooting
In Dunedin, where Brenton Tarrant lived for two years, some who had interactions with him describe him as a loner, while others say they had no idea what was obviously brewing inside. Video, Audio
New Zealanders ‘panic buying’ guns following terrorist attack - reports
Four of the weapons owned by Brenton Tarrant were purchased online through the firearms seller Gun City. Managing director David Tipple said he supported a national debate on the future of gun laws… Audio
Concern about temporary arming of Canterbury police
A directive for all Canterbury's frontline police to carry pistols has raised debate, with some saying it was a step too far. Audio
Chch police to remain armed until wanted man arrested
Canterbury police say the decision to carry firearms is due to heightened risk, but their reaction has raised questions about how often New Zealand police could carry firearms in the future. Audio
Danger means arming police where we're heading - Police Association
Police in Canterbury are on the beat today with pistols in holsters and it could spell the beginning of officers routinely carrying firearms, the Police Association President says. Audio
Police shootings: 'Criminals now are armed up'
New Zealand has a "trifecta" of drugs, gang members and firearms, so tighter gun control is needed, the Police Association president says. Audio
