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Woman pinned to seat by tattooed gangster struggled to breathe, says judge.
Children's Minister explains how 'boot camps' will benefit young offenders
Karen Chhour defends the military-style camps.
Māngere house riddled with bullet holes in overnight shooting
At least 20 shots appear to have been fired at the Plumley Cres house.
Jarrod Gilbert: Police officers who use ‘rough justice’ are no longer acceptable
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Gang member 'squatting' on beachside property takes eviction fight to Supreme Court
Kevin Moore has been illegally occupying Māori coastal land for the past 11 years.
'A large number are in the criminal underworld': The gangster's gun of choice
The rifles are popular with criminals because they can easily be cut down to pistol size.
Gang member found guilty of brutal assault on girlfriend despite evidence U-turn
Judge says gang member concocted home invasion story in 'unusual' case.
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Beyond the wire: Documentary follows Kiwi prisoners on first 100 days of freedom.
Kidnap victim 'wants to forget', while whānau has message for her tormentor
Kayla Pawa is recovering from her horrific ordeal, surrounded by aroha.
Police pull Taser after aggressive gang members surround officers, threaten to get gun
“The behaviour grew threatening, leading to an officer presenting a Taser".
Government’s ‘tough on crime’ policy is starting to blow out prison numbers
Prisoners on remand rises drastically under new regime.
Rehabilitative courses opening for remand prison inmates
Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell commits to Hōkai Rangi.
Ex-con supplied pistols to criminal underworld shortly before gun crime spiked
Police say they have intercepted numerous Alfa Carbines cut down to hand guns.
120kg drug bust: Man caught near ship claims he was 'practising to become a boat captain'
Kupa Koinaki didn't realise police had already taken the cocaine he was meant to collect.
Cops move in to confiscate Tribesmen gang's $540k HQ
The shed is on 'tainted' property and used at the Tribesmen's Christchurch headquarters.
24 days in hell: Blowtorch-wielding kidnappers wanted cryptocurrency password
The victim was forced to dig what was supposedly her grave at a remote Far North property.
'The pride I had in that can’t be measured': Six more prison inmates join Lowie's squad; Sir Graham reflects on programme
Six inmates graduate from Sir Graham Lowe's prison programme.
'Broken teeth, fractured eye socket': Prison guards' bloody beating
Inmate Krome Wilson punched one of the guards from behind, sending him to the ground.
Increasing prison beds will not reduce crime, say experts
'Using prisons to deter crime or reoffending doesn’t work.'
More than 40 Auckland boarding houses operating illegally
Issues include gang-affiliated guests, fire safety breaches, and challenging owners.
'Welcome back any time': Gang members ride through Ōpōtiki to commemorate former president
A motel manager said there were 'no hassles'.
‘Straw buyers’ bought 13 guns in three months allegedly for gang-linked relatives
A 75-year-old and his daughter paid more than $21,000 on guns and ammunition.
'It's simply not enough': Funding running out for prisoner tattoo removal scheme
Te Kahui Kani is removing his Mongrel Mob tattoos - but only has funding for 6 sessions.
He was an 83-year-old Justice of the Peace - he laundered $500k for meth ring
Herbert Armitage was a JP and a keen bowler - he was laundering money on the side.
Kahukura: Funding stops for Mongrel Mob-led drug rehabilitation programme
Police Minister says gang-led rehab programmes will not get funding under the new Govt.
Waikeria Prison riot inquiry: Staff failed to deal with armed, drug-smoking inmates
Mongols MC members were together in a prison unit, and had a strong influence on the riot.
'Shocked': Home on 'family street' targeted in drive-by shooting
Police are keeping 'an open mind' on whether the two shootings overnight are linked.
'It's not safe': Auckland residents demand more cops in city
Auckland residents are getting frustrated at the lack of protection in the CBD.
Laser pointed at police helicopter as Mongrel Mob boss to be interred with his Harley
The culprit was identified and given a formal warning by police.
‘Punching bags’: Police Minister says time to get tough on boy racers, gangs
Mark Mitchell told Mike Hosking police have suffered a drop in respect.
'Don't call police or we'll come back': Gangsters attack man in violent home invasion
Police later seized Daniel Natua's gang patch and gun cache after raiding his home.