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A Mongrel Mob teen’s court lies in a murder case and a two-year police probe
He gained his Mongrel Mob patch before sentencing but told the court he had cut ties.

Gang fights at gym caught on camera
Video supplied to the Herald shows gang members bare fist fighting at a boxing gym. Video / Supplied

Gang members use local gym for brutal bare-knuckle fights
Gym owner changes rules after private group booking used by gang.

Defendant’s ex giggles, ogles his photos during bizarre murder trial testimony
'Yum', the witness responded when prosecutors showed her a photo of the defendant.

‘Driven by the gang code’: Mobster smiles during jailing for assault, extortion and kidnapping
The 25yo was sentenced for seven years for crimes that including aggravated robbery.

Crown says Crips leader accused of murdering 75yo wanted to ‘teach the world a lesson’
Lawyers for the trio said murder was never their intention.

Key witness in gang-related murder trial arrested, made to testify
Woman did not come to court when summonsed because her safety had been threatened.

Killer Beez secretary wants to swap life of crime for jewellery making
$35,000 cash and two Harley-Davidsons were seized from Stenton Wilde's home.

‘They’re actually enslaving people’: Top cop compares gang tactics with Mr Asia drug syndicate
Overseas criminals and local gangs use meth to bring misery to NZ communities, say police

Ryan Peake’s journey from Rebels biker gang and prison to NZ Open champion
Golf champ and ex-Rebel bikie says troubled past has shaped him into the man he is today.

'Both men helped themselves': Mongrel Mob members raped 14-year-old in motel room
The teen was subjected to a terrifying sexual assault that spanned several hours.

Gangs running the jails: Expert calls for segregated prison wings for patched members
Gangs 'create place of fear' and push inmates towards joining them for security - report.

Zelenskyy Seeks US Talks, Prison Gangs, & Auckland Traffic | NZ Herald News Update
Zelensky wants US talks, prison gangs take over, and Auckland traffic costs $2.6B.

Gang patch ban challenged, lawyer cites Nazi Germany, Taliban comparisons
Gang member Mana-Apiti Brown is appealing his conviction for wearing a Nomads cap.

Police too slow to perform CPR on gang member who died in cells – watchdog
The Independent Police Conduct Authority release report into death of Taranaki Fuimaono.

‘Making communities safer’: New firearms rules target gangs
Police now can search for firearms without a warrant under new powers.

‘We’ve got a big problem': Meth use in NZ spikes to record high
Consumption doubled in the second half of 2024, according to wastewater testing.

Hospital sends info about sex abuse victim in hiding from gang-linked offender to stranger
The woman went to hospital but her discharge papers were sent to a stranger by mistake.

'She deserved better': Ariki Rigby was murdered for wearing Mongrel Mob T-shirt
Family say they will make a 'whole lot of noise' at sentencing of murderer Jimmy Heremaia.

Police seize assault rifles, ammo cache in Auckland home, two gang members arrested
Two TwoEight Brotherhood members face 10 charges each in Manukau District Court today.

Editorial: How the Gangs Act shifted headlines from delays to crackdown successes
OPINION: 3037 charges against gang members in Operation Nickel, including serious crimes.