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'Callous and brutal': Man fatally beaten in his own home by Mobster
The blows in the attack, which was over drugs, could be heard from the street.
The drive-by shooting at Mongols pad that led to discovery of guns, cash and drugs
The gang's president and sergeant in arms have pleaded guilty after a bust at the pad.
Police issue 12 fines and impound vehicle after gang funeral procession for Mongrel Mob member
About 100 vehicles were involved in a procession from Tawa.
Gang funeral procession for Mongrel Mob member travels through Porirua
Anyone with concerns about their safety is urged to call police.
Head Hunters-linked duo appear in Auckland court together for first time on murder charge
Samuel Curle died weeks after he was found on the Kaipara Coast Highway in November.
Pair deny attempted murder after innocent family caught in crossfire
An upstanding family man was lucky to dodge death in one of the Comanchero shootings.
'Lady-hunts' and drink-spiking claims: What we learned from the Black Coast Vanishings
Other women say they have been chased and “stalked like prey” by men in Piha.
Senior mobster busted trying to import 1.1kg of meth in golf clubs
The clubs were sent from the United Kingdom but intercepted in Germany.
Patients left cowering as gang fight breaks out in ED
Police are investigating the gang-related assault on Wednesday night.
Police are investigating a gang-on-gang assault at Christchurch Hospital emergency department
The fight broke out in the waiting room around 8.15pm.
Mongrel Mob members ransack P dealer’s home in ‘gang taxing’
Hamiora Chase and three others stole cash, phones, a set of keys and bank cards.
Jarrod Gilbert: Stories of dysfunction and crime can be turned round
OPINION: Jarrod Gilbert - there is hope for young people if we try.
Gang leader with 84 convictions hands over $300,000 of ill-gotten gains
Police had sought $1.6 million which they estimated Pink netted through gang life.
The power of second chances: From gang member to business owner
One former gang member has turned his life around to create a business to be proud of.
Mob leader to stay in jail after loaded gun found in car during gang tensions
He says he took the gun off someone else because he was 'concerned about public safety'.
The Mob captain, the gambler and the prison ring controlled by a phone hidden in a toilet
More than 300 texts and 450 calls were made to smuggle drugs into prison.
Kiwis consume record amount of cocaine as drug cartels and gangs flood market
Those in Auckland and Queenstown use the most cocaine per person, Herald analysis shows.
Mum claims only thing OT taught her son was 'how to become a good ram-raider'
Mum is desperate for the return of her son from Oranga Tamariki.
Denis O’Reilly: The Parole Amendment Bill will be an extremely tough act to follow
OPINION: Prisons are already stretched and the new law won't make it any better.
What kids who commit serious crimes have in common
Haami Hanara, who was neglected and abused, knifed a man to death when he was 14.
Who killed Jane Furlong? Baffling cold case still unsolved
Jane Furlong was murdered in 1993; police appeal again for info on those responsible.
Two men charged over brawl that led to gang murder
Two people have been charged over a violent gang brawl that preceded Hori Gage's murder.
Two more charged with participating in gang brawl, five months after Head Hunter's death
Seven people now face various charges.
Juicy Fest: Promoter apologises for any trouble but said gang patches were banned
Hip-hop festival promoter hoped gang issues hadn't tarnished show's reputation.
No home detention for teen in brutal machete attack amid Comancheros, Head Hunters tensions
The victim was already writhing in pain on the ground, having been hit by their car.
Auckland Juicy Fest: Police assaulted, 12 arrests after ‘several disorder events’
It comes after claims Mongrel Mob spoiled Wellington event.
'Mongrel Mob Fest, not Juicy Fest': Gang violence spoils music festival, dad says
Young dad copped can of beer to the back of the head and witnessed numerous fights.
Collapse of an empire: How a South Island gang boss was brought down from inside
Kurt Bayer reports on the fast rise, and even faster fall, of an underworld kingpin.
Fatal Lower Hutt shooting: Police execute search warrant at gang-linked property
One man was fatally shot at a birthday party, another was left fighting for his life.
Summer reads: An inside look at New Zealand’s gang scene
A behind-the-scenes look at NZ's criminal underbelly.
Jarrod Gilbert: How American bikers influenced NZ street gangs
OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Jarrod Gilbert.
Gangster’s Paradise: Inside Head Hunters’ luxury overseas trip
Social media posts show gang members living it up in dream destinations.
Hamilton homicide: Woman, 24, charged with assault after man found dead in driveway
A woman has been charged with assault, and police say more charges are likely.