The law, passed after the Christchurch massacre in March, outlaws military-style semiautomatic weapons and assault rifles. It will be enforced as a gun buyback and amnesty program ends amid debate.
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Peter Snell, Record-Breaking Runner in the 1960s, Dies at 80
A middle-distance runner from New Zealand, he set world records in five events and won three Olympic gold medals.
After Volcano Blast, New Zealand Asks if Adventure Tourism Can Last
The eruption on White Island has set off an intense debate on exploiting nature for thrills.
On New Zealand’s Volcano, Knee-Deep Ash and Boiling Water Underfoot
The team that recovered bodies from White Island went “to the depths of their endurance and past it,” said the colonel who oversaw the mission.
New Zealand Volcano Eruption: Live Updates
A nightmare on White Island took a new turn as a team recovered the bodies of people killed in a Monday eruption. About two dozen of those who escaped remain hospitalized.
After Volcano Eruption in New Zealand, 6 Bodies Are Retrieved in Risky Mission. 2 Are Still Missing.
The authorities had repeatedly delayed recovery operations because of challenging conditions on White Island.
New Zealand Seeks Human Skin to Treat Volcano Burn Victims
The country’s need highlights a little-known type of organ donation.
New Zealand Volcano Eruption: Live Updates
A volcanic nightmare on White Island in New Zealand’s stunning Bay of Plenty takes a new turn with a daring operation to recover eight bodies of people killed in an eruption on Monday. About two dozen of those who were able to escape remain hospitalize…
New Zealand Volcano Still Too Dangerous for Rescue Crews, Officials Say
Efforts to recover victims were delayed again Wednesday, as an expert said there was a strong chance of another major eruption within 24 hours.
Why Were Tourists Allowed to Visit an Active New Zealand Volcano?
Visitors were allowed to tour the mouth of the White Island volcano despite recent warnings about bursts of gas and steam.