Firearms
AR-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
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