Cross erected on post where Head Hunter had fatal bike crash
The cross commemorating Sam Rasmussen was erected over Easter.
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The astonishing cache highlights the lack of a limit on how many guns one can own in NZ.
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Addison Pierre Maalouf travelled to Haiti to interview notorious gang leader 'Barbecue'.
Gisborne brawl deaths: Gang leaders involved in peace talks ahead of tangi for fight victim
Dozens of people are at tangi for one of two men killed in 21st birthday party tragedy.
'Tell me I'm your boyfriend': Teen woke to armed mobster in her bedroom
Anthony Pearce, who also stabbed a man in the neck, has argued against his sentence.
Gisborne brawl, mental health calls and Cyclone Gabrielle review | Focus Morning Bulletin March 26, 2024
Gang member killed in Gisborne brawl named, cops prepare to pull back from distress calls and the Prime Minister addresses findings of Cyclone Gabrielle review in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZHerald
Te Tai Rāwhiti, he pērā, ka whiti mai te rā - The East Coast, like that, the sun will rise
Harata Gibson calls for all groups to come together to mourn after Gisborne party deaths.
'Tragically taken': Man celebrating 21st birthday and gang member killed in Gisborne brawl
Family members said he was 'taken from us on what was meant to be his special night'.
Identities revealed of two men accused of killing Head Hunters member in park brawl
A third murder co-defendant lost suppression but has a month to decide if he will appeal.
Young murder victim died in mum's arms as primary school students walked home
The killing was one of two murder allegations Tamati Simpson initially faced.
'Gang overtones': Terrified occupants saw taser sparking in the dark as trio tried to break in
One of the victims has moved away, still fearful of the Black Power associates.
From hotshot Ferrari-driving property developer to prison
Police caught him in two meth import schemes at Auckland Airport and Ports of Auckland.
From Shortland Street to inside gang life: Gavin Strawhan on his debut novel The Call
The real-life detectives, gangs and brutal events that inspired TV showrunner's new book.
Hundreds of Head Hunters descend on West Auckland to mourn crash rider
Police say antisocial or unlawful behaviour will not be tolerated.
Man charged with murder of Mongrel Mob Barbarians president
Taiatini was fatally struck by a vehicle on Saint John St in June.
Police to monitor gang tangi following Head Hunter's death in crash
Police say any anti-social behaviour in the area will not be tolerated.
Jarrod Gilbert: Is it wrong to accept gang donations?
OPINION: Outlaw clubs have donated to worthy causes for as long as they've existed.
'It's huge money': Police want harsher money laundering penalties
Police say money laundering too hard to investigate, want harsher sentences.
'The courage it took to escape': Man kidnapped by armed Rebels, bound, thrown in boot
The victim didn't know whether he would live or die.
'I felt half my face, my jaw drop': Man disfigured by gangster yelling 'Killer Beez'
He was left with a 10cm scar after being cut from his ear to his mouth.
Cops leaving, recruitment struggles, back office to frontline
Dozens of Kiwi police officers are waiting to take up lucrative jobs in Australia
Officials' scathing analysis of Government gang proposals
How the Ministry of Justice pushed to water down the gang crackdown proposals.
Saying young-offender boot camps will work, or won’t, misses the point
OPINION: LSV is a pathway to turn young men's lives around.
Man's anguish after dogs go missing from backyard
A dog owner fears the worse after his mastiffs went missing from their fenced yard.
Kea Kids: Police Minister is outlawing gang patches, but these bikers are exempt
Mark Mitchell wants to pass new rules to stop criminal gangs from displaying their allegiance, but there’s one biker club that can hoon around loud and proud. Kea Kids News reporter Jaden rides with the Auckland HOGS and we find out what their patches mean to them. Video / Kea Kids
Focus: Wellsford Volunteer Fire Brigade accepts Head Hunters donation
The Wellsford Volunteer Fire Brigade is likely to return a $2500 donation from the Head Hunters. Video / NZ Herald
Opinion: Youth crime does not occur in a vacuum, if only because we do not live in that state
OPINION: All boot camps offer are punishment, not the context of the crime.
Double killer caught in large-scale Hells Angels drug plot committed suicide, coroner finds
The inmate used a smuggled phone to contact - unknowingly - an undercover US DEA agent.
Gang patch ban inconsistent with Bill of Rights, passes first reading
Labour's spokesman said the party wanted to be constructive about addressing gangs.
Karen Chhour firm on plan to turn offenders' lives around
Children's Minister believes boot camps for youth offenders will work.
Comancheros gang targeted in two-year long drug and money laundering investigation
Senior members of the Australian motorcycle gang face organised crime group charges.
Posie Parker nana bashing victim gets support from British singer star and global tennis great
Judith Hobson thanks global celebrities for their worldwide kindness.
Jarrod Gilbert: What will happen when gang patches are banned?
OPINION: 'It’s going to be interesting to see how this plays out.'
Letters: Tackle why lost men join gangs; guarding the public purse
OPINION: 'Disillusioned, bored, aimless young men need a purpose.'