Peters, whose New Zealand First party has previously opposed changes, said he backed the prime minister fully. "The reality is that after one pm on Friday our world changed forever, and so will our laws," he said. The role of social media has also come under the spotlight, after the gunman livestreamed his rampage on Facebook. David Tipple, the managing director of Gun City, whose online store sold Tarrant four weapons, said he felt no responsibility for the killings. Mustafa Farouk, president of the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand, told reporters he had faith in the system.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 18, 2019 05:37 UTC