Guns
Gun imports quicker because of streamlined permit process - police
Police have sped up the importing of guns into the country by steamlining the process of giving out permits.
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
Soldier killed in training exercise was decorated Afghanistan veteran
The SAS soldier who died after an accident during a training exercise at a South Auckland military base yesterday has been named. The Defence Force says Lance Corporal Nicholas Kahotea will be… Audio
Man claims gunfire at shut-down shooting club preventing him from selling his house
Residents of Makarau north of Auckland, say even more gunfire rings through their tranquil valley now, than when the Auckland Shooting Club was ordered to shut down a month ago. Audio
The downside to hasty firearms law changes?
Police have confirmed the person accused of taking 11 guns from Palmerston North police station last Thursday got into the building through an unlocked door. The deputy Police Comissioner Mike Clement… 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
Police attend scene of fatal shooting in south Auckland overnight
Police will remain tonight at a South Auckland address where a man was fatally shot.
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
Tweaks to new gun laws
Some amendments have been made to the bill before parliament to toughen-up the country's firearms laws. International law professor Al Gillespie has has concerns. He says "innocent until proven guilty… Audio
Reporters returning to politics as usual
Normal party politics have been mostly in abeyance since last month’s terrorist attack. But some political reporters are already returning to political reporting as usual - analysing political… Audio
Reporters returning to politics as usual
Normal party politics have been mostly in abeyance since last month’s terrorist attack. But some political reporters are already returning to political reporting as usual - analysing political…
AudioThe 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
Focus on Politics: NZ's gun control crackdown
MPs are moving swiftly to implement a gun ban and buy-back scheme in the wake of the Christchurch mosque shootings. But some have criticised the pace of change, arguing it risks making mistakes or… Audio
Gun law reforms bulldozed through Parliament - ammunition dealer
An ammunition dealer says he'll sue the government if there's not fair compensation for those who have to hand in their guns under a buyback scheme that accompanies the new laws banning most… Video, Audio
Tim Ashton: Gun law changes a long time coming
One of the submitters who appeared before Parliament today, where gun law reforms were debated, was Tim Ashton - the police officer who shot dead Aramoana gunman David Gray. He spoke with Lisa Owen. Video, Audio
PM labelled 'tyrant' as gun debate gets nasty
Parliament's gun debate turned ugly today with the country's largest arms dealer accusing media of lynching him and telling MPs the proposed gun ban would see the terrorist win. Video, Audio