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New Zealand to tighten the nation’s gun laws

Brenton Harrison Tarrant in Christchurch court on Saturday.

The man charged with the Christchurch massacre Brenton Harrison Tarrant faces court in NZ. (AAP) Source: AAP

News bulletin in Arabic for the day


New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says her cabinet will tighten the nation's gun laws over the next week. 

It comes after she promised to adjust New Zealand's gun laws following the attack on Christchurch mosques, in which 50 people were killed. 

Ms Ardern says while specifics changes are yet to be confirmed, her cabinet agrees something needs to be done.

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