the managing director of new zealand's largest gun retailer — david tipple — confirmed a short time agoased four weapons online from his company, but not the assualt rifle reportedly used in the massacre. mr tipple refused to engage in any gun law debate but said he would support legislative changes made by the prime minister. we detected nothing extraordinary about the license holder. the military style semiauto reportedly used by the alleged gunmen was not purchased from gun city. gun city did not sell him that, only a category firearms. gun city fully support the prime minister's swift and decisive actions following this tragedy. the community in christchurch has come together in the wake of the events here. schools will reopen with special counsellors on hand, to help children and teachers traumatised by the attack. and as the country has begun to come to terms with the massacre, tales of heroism, suffering and incredible grace have began to emerge. my colleague clive myrie has this report. a police helicopter surveys a scene of mass murder below. while on the ground nearby, an arme