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The 4 big changes to gun laws that would make NZ safer

10 February 2026

With submissions about to close on the proposed Arms Bill, overseas experience provides valuable guidance on improving public safety.

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Black Caps test wicketkeeper Tom Blundell has snared the wicket of Auckland big hitter Bevon Jacobs in one day cricket's Ford Trophy for Wellington
	10 Feb: Black Caps test wicketkeeper Tom Blundell has snared the wicket of Auckland big hitter Bevon Jacobs in one day cricket's Ford Trophy for Wellington... more

Auckland police have caught a motorcyclist with nearly twice the legal breath alcohol limit early this morning
	10 Feb: Auckland police have caught a motorcyclist with nearly twice the legal breath alcohol limit early this morning... more

A person's critically hurt after falling several floors at Christchurch's central city Turanga library building about 11am
	10 Feb: A person's critically hurt after falling several floors at Christchurch's central city Turanga library building about 11am... more

A WorkSafe inspector's again heading to Auckland's Mount Albert Aquatic Centre - after another hydroslide injury
	10 Feb: A WorkSafe inspector's again heading to Auckland's Mount Albert Aquatic Centre - after another hydroslide injury... more

A thumbs up from Crusaders flanker Ethan Blackadder ahead of their Super Rugby title defence, starting Friday against the Highlanders in Dunedin
	10 Feb: A thumbs up from Crusaders flanker Ethan Blackadder ahead of their Super Rugby title defence, starting Friday against the Highlanders in Dunedin... more

Can Australia build one of the world’s largest data centres?
	10 Feb: Even if we can pull of the logistical feat, given the social and environmental impact, the question remains: should we?... more

Shock from neighbours - following a stabbing that's left a man in critical condition - at a central Christchurch property
	10 Feb: Shock from neighbours - following a stabbing that's left a man in critical condition - at a central Christchurch property... more

King stands ready to help police with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor investigation, palace says
	10 Feb: Police have confirmed they are assessing information provided to them that former prince Andrew had passed late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein confidential reports while the former royal was British trade envoy more than a decade ago.... more

Hopes a new dialysis unit in Southland improves access to life saving treatment
	10 Feb: Hopes a new dialysis unit in Southland improves access to life saving treatment... more

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