New Zealanders have started handing over their guns.
It's part of a buyback scheme which follows a ban on semi-automatic weapons after the March's Christchurch attacks.
Saturday's handover was first of hundreds of collection drives that will be held across New Zealand.
In total, 224 guns were given back to authorities.
Gun-owners were given money in return for handing over their weapons.
Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to ceasefire after peace talks in Doha
Afghanistan and Pakistan agreed to an immediate ceasefire during talks in Doha, both sides said on Sunday, after a week of fierce border clashes, the worst violence between the South Asian neighbours since the Taliban seized power in Kabul in 2021.
Israel to keep border crossing closed as US alleges Hamas ceasefire violation
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt will remain closed until further notice as the two sides continued to trade blame over ceasefire violations.
Flights resume at Dhaka airport after fire forced operations to halt
Flights have resumed at Bangladesh's main airport in Dhaka, airport officials said, six hours after a fire in the cargo section delayed flights and halted operations on Saturday.
Fire at Bangladesh’s Dhaka airport cargo terminal forces flight delays, diversions
Flights out of Bangladesh's main airport were delayed or diverted on Saturday after a major fire broke out in the cargo terminal, officials said.
Afghan, Pakistani negotiators in Doha for peace talks after fierce clashes
Afghanistan and Pakistan will hold peace talks in Doha on Saturday, both sides said, after the South Asia neighbours extended a ceasefire following a week of fierce border clashes.
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