Gun Laws
David Tipple: Gun owners also need ‘empathy’
Gun City owner David Tipple refused to be interviewed but released a video statement to Checkpoint, in which he makes multiple claims. We gave experts and community members the chance to respond to… Video, Audio
New gun laws expected to pass by end of next week - minister
The government expects to pass legislation banning most semi-automatic rifles by the end of next week.
High level inquiry to probe Christchurch mosque attacks
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Christchurch mosque attacks, while plans are also underway for a National Memorial Day. Political Editor Jane… Video, Audio
Swift action on gun law reforms
Jacinda Ardern did not hestitate to call for a reform of the country's gun laws, promising that the new laws will be in place by the 11th of April. How realistic is the time frame? Al Gillespie of… Audio
PM announces ban on military-style semi-automatic weapons and assault rifles
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a ban on all military-style semi-automatic weapons and all assault rifles. Video
Gun law change by 11 April 2019
The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand will ban all military-style weapons and assault rifles, high capacity magazines, and parts that can turn a weapon into a military-style weapon… Audio
Political parties consider changes to gun laws
Labour, New Zealand First and the Greens have agreed on a package for gun reforms, after a lengthy Cabinet meeting yesterday. A ban on military-style semi-automatics is on the table, as are changes… Audio
World is watching NZ gun reform
It's not just not just New Zealanders waiting to see what Parliament does next in our move towrds gun law reforms. The rest of the world is watching to see what we do. Al Gillespie of Waikato… Audio
No details yet on how gun laws will change
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern emerged from a lengthy Cabinet meeting today with no details of the promised tightening of gun laws. But she insists that's not a sign of conflict at the Cabinet table… 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
PM: Government to change gun laws within days
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says Cabinet has made "in principle" decisions on gun laws, which will be made public by next Monday, 10 days after the Christchurch terrorist attack. Video, Audio
Guns law and another US shooting
No movement of US gun laws despite another mass shooting. Audio
Democrats up pressure for US gun control
Democrats in the United States are ramping up the pressure on Republicans to reconsider gun control measures after Monday's Las Vegas massacre. The shooting was the worst in modern US history - the… Audio
Another mass killing in NZ likely, police association says
MPs considering a review of gun laws have been told it's very likely there will be another mass killing in New Zealand, like the one that happened at Aramoana in 1990. Audio
US Gun violence database
Gun violence in the United States has been front and centre this week after the worst mass shooting in Orlando when gunman Omar Mateen massacred 49 people in a nightclub. Mark Bryant is a man who… Audio
Parliament to consider gun laws
A Parliamentary Select Committee will hold an inquiry into the illegal possession of firearms. Mei Heron reports. Audio
Collins pushes for speedy guns investigation
Police Minister Judith Collins wants an investigation into gun laws launched quickly to find out how weapons are ending up in the hands of criminals and gangs. Audio
Harsher gun laws considered to tackle gang violence
Gang experts are questioning the figures behind a bid to crack down on gun violence, which could include harsher gun laws.
Obama Tightens Gun Control
The US President Barack (b'rark) Obama is to widen background checks on buyers of firearms, in a series of measures to address gun violence. He'll announce the plans tomorrow, despite opposition from… Audio