
Hollywood celebrities donate to Christchurch appeal
A-list celebrities including Madonna, Chris Rock and Ben Stiller have donated thousands.
A-list celebrities including Madonna, Chris Rock and Ben Stiller have donated thousands.
A number of gun owners have voluntarily given up their semi-automatic rifles.
A teen with basic gun licence can buy a sniper rifle and armour piercing rounds in NZ.
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Massey University sociologist says he has been warning authorities for years.
School students, medical staff, survivors and Christchurch residents will all be affected.
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Thirty-one remain in Christchurch hospital and nine are in critical condition.
"I was going to surprise him with a gift which he wanted ... but he surprised me."
The US, Canada, Australia and Bangladesh have advised their citizens in NZ to be careful.
"We are not just dealing with a death. We are dealing with a terrorist attack."
He says his decision was fuelled by the Christchurch terror attacks.
"He is committed to sending a majority of the money to the victims."
Bodies now unlikely to be released to families till Wednesday or Thursday.
Earlier: Tipple said Tarrant made his first purchase from the store a month after gaining his gun license, and his last purchase in March 2018.
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Earlier: Tipple said Tarrant made his first purchase from the store a month after gaining his gun license, and his last purchase in March 2018.
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Hawke's Bay woman says it would be fabulous if people proactively give up their guns.
'He kept the place clean and tidy, and paid his rent,' the man said.
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Scale of grave digging highlights enormity of tragedy. / ODT
'Negligible' chance of discovering licensed firearms owner breaking the law, say police.