Opinion
New Zealanders have changed their minds about an unarmed police force. More than half of those in a new survey want the police to carry firearms.
Just five years ago a majority were still opposed to the idea. Only 33 per cent supported it. Now 53 per cent would approve.
The survey of 500 people by Research New Zealand has also revealed that 44 per cent of the public are more concerned about their personal safety than they were last year.
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