Gang patch ban inconsistent with Bill of Rights, passes first reading
Labour's spokesman said the party wanted to be constructive about addressing gangs.
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The tough new gang laws have been met with scepticism and rejoicing.
Police to coordinate gang liaison efforts in preparation for gang patch ban
The Justice Minister accepts the ban will be a challenge to implement.
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'Bulls***': Former police minister Stuart Nash lets rip against Labour ex-colleagues
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Stuart Nash claims Labour Cabinet blocked his efforts for harsher gang policies
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Murder victim said he'd be 'dead tomorrow' after testifying against Mongrel Mob boss
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Gang patch crackdown a ‘waste of time and energy’
Social worker says gang patch law is waste of time
'Political gimmick': Law expert sceptical Govt's hardline gang legislation will work
The proposed legislation was modelled on a similar law passed in Western Australia.
'The wardrobe police': Labour rips into Govt's gang crackdown plans
Paul Goldsmith and Mark Mitchell made the announcement.
Is a patched Head Hunter a suitable person to work as a security guard?
A man was given the choice to trade in his gang patch for a security licence.
Coroner names Christopher Taukiri as man shot by police near Matamata
Taukiri allegedly pulled a gun on police and another person. His funeral was on Tuesday.
'A real threat to the community': Brothers jailed who shot and killed rival's mother
The bullet was intended for the victim's son.
Motorbikes seized as gang members gather for tangi of man shot by police
Paeroa residents could expect delays on the roads today.
Gang leader in Comancheros' 'inner circle' kicked out of NZ
Australia has deported thousands of criminals to NZ, now we've finally sent one back.
Self-identified Tongan selfie killer targeted Samoans while stabbing strangers
He filmed himself laughing as he posed with the bloody murder weapon next to a victim.
'Against his will': Mum says son was ‘forced’ to testify against Mongrel Mob boss
'He would stay up all night making sure no one was coming,' victim's mum tells trial.
Man's last words after being stabbed for allegedly testifying against gang boss
The crown says Eli Johnson paid the ultimate price for testifying against the Mongrel Mob.
'Feared for his life': Gang member robbed man after being out of jail for just a week
Hagen Henare had earlier been involved in kidnapping a woman for a gang boss.
Melbourne Hells Angels boss turned 501 jailed for Auckland murder
He sparked a seven-hour standoff in which police rescued his barricaded family.
'This is huge': Gail Maney granted appeal hearing to fight ‘Gone Fishing’ conviction
Gail Maney spent 15 years in prison for ordering the murder of Deane Fuller-Sandys.
Chummy texts between top cop Andrew Coster and new police minister revealed
National's tough-on-crime stance had the Police Commissioner's job in the spotlight.
'Gangs are not above the law' - Govt set to announce details on gang patch ban
"The gangs are not above the law," Police Minister Mark Mitchell said.
King Cobras gang members plead guilty to vicious attack outside gay bar
One of the victims suffered a fractured skull in the attack outside a gay bar.
Man on $100k meth shopping spree used child's sickness to dodge Covid checkpoints
Little did he know, police had placed a listening device in one of his associate's homes.
‘Intense drive for violence’: Corrections concerned about Filthy Few gangster
Corrections wants to monitor David Stephenson closely now he's back in the community.
Gun shop owner accused of illegal sales ‘fears for safety’, tries to keep name secret
The dealer was also charged with possession of banned firearms including an AK-47 rifle.