New Zealand's government started a six-month "buy-back" scheme on Thursday to pay owners of the newly banned semi-automatic weapons which were outlawed in the country after two deadly attacks targeted mosques in Christchurch earlier this year, according to The Straits Times. The terrorist attack killed 51 people on March 15, but Auckland took swift action after the event to implement more regulation on weapons across the country. Thursday is only the beginning of the NZ$208 million ($135.97 million) "buy-back" scheme which will pay gun owners up to 95 percent of the original cost of the firearm until December 20. “Police have detailed plans in place for the next step, which is the collection...
New Zealand's government on Wednesday launched a multimillion-dollar, six-month "buy-back" scheme to compensate owners of powerful but newly banned semi-automatic weapons prohibited in the wake of deadly attacks on two mosques in the Southern city of Christchurch.
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson plays one of the great World Cup innings to steer his side to a tense four-wicket victory over South Africa at Edgbaston.
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson plays one of the great World Cup innings to steer his side to a tense four-wicket victory over South Africa at Edgbaston.
