High-profile mobster admits to dealing meth in prison
Poutawa “Puk” Kireka has been in custody for over a year after bashing a good Samaritan.
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NZ gangsters caught in Romanian drug raids now on the run
The whereabouts of a patched Hells Angel and a meth cook are unknown after they absconded.
'Very high risk' violent sex offender on the run after cutting off ankle bracelet
Leslie Peter Ross' history includes kidnap, rape and wounding with intent to injure.
Auckland gang shooting: 24-year-old charged with Charles Pongi's murder
The 32-year-old was shot at the Taurima Reserve in August.
Police swarm on Killer Beez, seizing drugs, a firearm and ammunition
Over two days, the police stopped 117 vehicles and impounded five.
Jarrod Gilbert: How banning patches could unintentionally help gangs commit crime
OPINION: National's plan to tackle gangs is remarkably simple. But there are fishhooks.
Jail term 'appropriate' for gang trio who bashed disabled man wearing red
The men, who took part in the attack inside a McDonald's, have failed in their appeal.
New Zealand or Turkey? Police in the dark over ‘NZ’s most wanted man’
The Comancheros head was to be deported from Turkey, but was arrested again in a bust.
'Treat him with absolute respect': Judge warns Mongrel Mob member to leave victim alone
Innocent man was kidnapped, robbed and assaulted by gang members.
'Tackle where it hurts': Police use new search powers in nationwide gang crackdown
Since September, police have invoked newly legislated 'gang conflict warrants'.
'Professional dreamer': Life after battling perils of poverty, P and homelessness
'We put the lost and the lonely and the broken back together again.'
Gang members 'know what happened' to murdered dad
Hori Gage was killed in retaliation for an incident he wasn't even involved in.
Man kidnapped at gunpoint, tied up and driven around in the boot of his own car
Two men with alleged links to Rebels are on trial for kidnapping and shooting at police.
Mongrel Mob 'captain' jailed for KFC attack on rival has sentence overturned, to be retried
Vinnie Herewini attacked a Black Power member with a golf club and took his gang insignia.
Gun stash found shortly after man's conviction for firing crossbow at woman
Police discover weapons amid probe into "straw buyers" with firearms licences.
Global bust: One of Aussie's most wanted criminals with NZ links arrested in Turkey
Aussie, Kiwi criminal allegedly masterminding global drug syndicate arrested.
Banning gang patches in public will do little - Ōpōtiki mayor
David Moore says Nat's planned gang patch policy won't work.
Bikie gang in convoy to Waikumete for dead member's burial
Police are monitoring the situation, 'but are not expecting any issues, a spokesman said.
'Thin Lizzy the problem away': Mongrel Mob hires lawyer over Nats' gang patch policy
The gang says the policies are “hot air and a waste of taxpayer time and money”.
Alleged gang boss asked to explain offshore legal fees payment linked to drug dealer
Doyle also told a court what it took to be a member.
Australia kicked out a Hells Angels boss. Six months later, he murdered in NZ
Jurors found the former gang president guilty last night of murdering a prospect.
Ram raid bill will have long lasting effects on mokopuna Māori - children’s commissioner
Judge Frances Eivers believes 'a criminal response is not a solution'.
Nats may ban facial gang tats, tell gangsters to use foundation
Party’s police spokesperson says ban for gang facial tattoos is on the cards.
Lloyd Matiu Whiri: 'I broke the chains of the past, picked it up and owned it'
Emerging new Māori digital artist changes his course in life.
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.