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Hells Angels member describes moment he shot associate to death while his children slept upstairs
'Everything was just a mess,' the murder defendant testified in court today.
Gang crackdown: Weapons, drugs, cash seized by police given special search powers
Police also made two arrests in Ōpōtiki amid gang tensions.
Sir Billy Connolly's terrifying encounter with Kiwi gang
The Scottish star said he felt 'vulnerable' after being cornered by the 'aggressive' gang.
One week on from the election – what next for National-led coalition?
It's been a week filled with election news.
'On your bikes, Comancheros': Alarm as gang members join elite gym
Members of an exclusive gym want to know why the Comancheros have been allowed to join.
Gisborne police arrest five people, three related to recent shootings
Some of the arrests are part of Gisborne police's Operation Medial and the CAIL Act.
Motorcyclist killed in Dunedin motorway crash named
The motorcyclist was a probationary member of the Bandidos Motorcycle Club.
Jail for uncles who delivered young nephew to his death
The brothers took Rangiwhero Ngaronoa to a planned beating, but it went too far.
'Psychological war': Mongrel Mob boss says Nats govt will be ‘devastating’ to gangs
Fatupaito says the banning of gang patches would take away a 'human right'.
Gang violence: Police obtain special licence to investigate as tensions rise
Local rival gangs Mongrel Mob and Black Power are at the centre of a new operation.
What will get cut under a National-Act-NZ First govt?
National may need Act and NZ First's help to form a government.
Multiple gang-related shootings sparks police investigation
A 29-year-old has been arrested in relation to the shootings
What gets axed under the National-led Government?
Now that National looks set to govern, here's what they've promised to get rid of.
'Blinded by anger': Man hunted down ex and beat her in supermarket carpark
Judge:"It should cause you shame...the person you love sees you and cowers on the ground."
Gang tensions flare in Gisborne: New police operation launched to keep community safe
Operation Medial lead Inspector Darren Paki mentioned recent drive-by shootings.
Overnight shootings in Gisborne believed to be gang-related; one injured
The shootings were first reported at the intersection of Rimu and Abbott Sts.
Cults author to speak at Tauranga Arts Festival
There is a new addition to the Tauranga Arts Festival.
Black Power member 'p***** off' they got the wrong man in McDonald's attack
They thought he was a Mongrel Mob member. But he was a mentally impaired man wearing red.
'He is the Head Hunters': Detectives offer rare insight into gang's alleged chief
"He’s the chief. The boss. WD."
'Absolutely terrified': Partner of Hells Angels member reluctantly testifies at his murder trial
The Boxing Day shooting was followed by an hours-long police standoff.
Serious assault with weapon in Hastings thought to be gang-related
A man was seriously injured after an alleged gang-related assault with a weapon.
Gang-pad bashing: Mongols MC member to remain behind bars for NYE manslaughter
Lyndon Sheed was found guilty of manslaughter after punching Kane Wayman.
Notorious gang pad property still for sale
Old bikers sold the clubhouse land to council for more than $1m.
Hells Angels member's seven-hour Boxing Day standoff with police detailed as murder trial begins
His lawyers have suggested the shooting was an accident.
'Joker of the party': Dad-of-three named after body found in 'suspicious' house fire
Dean Kahukiwa “loved his kids and loved everybody", say his family.
Circus, opera or rodeo - this election has more sideshows than a carnival
OPINION: Black Power kaumātua Denis O'Reilly looks at the election sideshows.
Mongrel Mob and Black Power gang leadership calls on members to vote
Harry Tan and Dennis O'Reilly want gang whānau to vote
Head Hunters asset seizure case: Trial begins in police bid to strip Wayne Doyle of wealth
The Police Commissioner wants to seize more than $12m from alleged president Wayne Doyle.
Police bias: Judge rules two young Māori men profiled in stop
Two police officers had no lawful reason to stop and search a car driven by Māori youths.
Labour opposes Act pledge to increase prison numbers
The Government has worked to reduce the number of inmates.
'Trusted' intermediary hands gang weapons to police
Caine Warren has handed in firearms five times in the past two years.
'Particularly sinister': Mongrel Mob stole vehicles, tried to sell them back to victims
In one case, a victim was ordered to sign a statement saying their vehicle was not stolen.
Mike Munro: Tough questions, kneejerk answers - it must be election season
OPINION: The depressing feature of election season, the usual easy targets.