National's Police spokesperson, Simeon Brown, is welcoming the announcement to deploy unarmed tactical prevention teams in response to firearms violence in the government's funding commitment to im
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NewsGun buyback: More spent on admin, than guns
National has called the government’s second firearms buyback scheme "nothing more than a marketing exercise" after revelations more was spent on administering the scheme, than actually buying guns.
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Crackdown on gangs merely for political gain – lifetime Mongrel Mob member
With an apparent increase of gun violence toward police and the political right launching policies aiming to further crackdowns on gangs, community advocate Harry Tam says the violence may in fact
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Man presented at Waitakere Hospital with gunshot wound
An investigation is underway after a man presented at Waitakere Hospital with a gunshot wound early this morning.
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Two dead in firearms incident in Northland
The incident occurred in Awarua, Northland at 7am this morning.
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Firearms prohibition orders added to penalties for serious crimes
Police Minister Poto Williams made the announcement today, while Justice Minister Kris Faafoi also spoke about the Proceeds of Crime Act.
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Cops set sights on gangs’ guns
Operation Tauwhiro is aimed at stopping violent offending involving firearms.
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Man arrested after firearms incident in West Auckland
The arrest followed a report of two shots allegedly fired into the air on Saturday night.
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Canterbury police to carry firearms following gang retaliation fears
Sensible Sentencing Trust backs permanent arming of police.
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Arrest for shots fired at Hamilton vehicles
A man has been charged after shooting at eight vehicles.
