Ex-Head Hunter found guilty of meth operation based out of bail rehab centre
He was touted as a success story for the rehab centre, but police thought otherwise.
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Meth addict was 'fried' during 'terrifying' Halloween night armed invasion of stranger's home
Six men claimed to be police then kicked in the door as a petrified woman tried to escape.
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He went on to become a high-ranking Rebels gang member but says he wants a fresh start.
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Gisborne Police make gang arrests and firearm seizures during raids
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NZ's largest drug bust: $5m house flip was money laundering 'sham'
He was among those arrested following New Zealand's largest-ever drug bust.
Quartet accused of Auckland gang brawl murder appear in court together for first time
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When the Wellington chapter of the Black Power became the supplementary roadies for the Pogues
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'Make life hell for them': NZ takes a page from Western Australia's tough gang laws
Our proposed legislation will be peppered with references to WA’s tough anti-bikie laws.
Drugs, money seized following police operation against Killer Beez gang
Two gang members were arrested while completing a drug deal in a Blenheim public carpark.
NZ fraudster argues 400kg Hells Angels cocaine plot belongs in NZ court, not US
A Texas jury recently found McKelvy's Romanian Hells Angels co-defendant guilty.
Double murderer found dead in jail cell after being caught in gang drug plot
An extradition ruling reveals how a serving NZ inmate was fooled in a US sting.
Homeowner beaten by Nomads for not paying them 'rent' on property he owned
The man did not know the gang members and had owned his home for five years.
Teen mobster involved in murder ordered to take himself to jail
The Court of Appeal has overturned Tana Ormsby-Turner's sentence of home detention.
'Snitches get stiches': Witness reliability attacked in closing arguments for Rebels duo
After a four-week trial, the jury will deliberate on the fate of the Rebels pair.
Watch: Jimmy Carr's bizarre run-in with NZ patched gang member
Jimmy Carr got more than he bargained for when he visited Hamilton.
Police continue to monitor as Head Hunters tangi attendees depart Foxton
Police thanked the public for their patience as traffic management measures were in place.
Head Hunters funeral procession
Head Hunters funeral procession briefly slowed traffic north of Foxton. Video / Jenny Benfell
'No tolerance for unlawful activity' - Police on alert as Head Hunters tangi closes SH1
There is a large police presence in the community as the funeral takes place.
Hundreds gather in Foxton for William 'Bird' Hines' tangi
The Head Hunter was feared and revered by members of New Zealand's gangs. Video / Supplied
'Clear conversation': Mark Mitchell won't yet be drawn on future of Police Commissioner
Mitchell won't be drawn on whether he expects Coster to step down.
Head Hunter funeral: 'OG' William 'Bird' Hines to be laid to rest near Foxton today
The tangi for the feared and revered Head Hunter starts at 11am.
Auckland home invasion: Men shot point blank
Two men were held down and shot in their legs in the harrowing pre-dawn attack.
Mongrel Mob boss' last interview: Slain gangster on prison, suicide, meth addiction
The tough-looking gangster shared his private pain in an interview before his death.
Notorious gang member faces lengthy prison sentence after violent assault on elderly man
Mobster Puk Kireka kidnapped partner and attacked good samaritan.
Ethicist concerned at racial bias in facial recognition technology
Māori academic says the government is allowing tech companies to use Māori as guinea pigs.
Police raid several properties in meth ring crackdown
People arrested include patched members of the Mongrel Mob and associates.
Police target new location in ongoing hunt for missing teen's body
Police committed to holding those responsible for Mamfredos-Nair’s death to account.
Head Hunters members on their way to largest gang funeral in NZ
Head Hunters gang members are on their way to headquarters in preparation for the largest gang funeral in New Zealand history. Video / NZ Herald
Largest gang funeral in New Zealand history expected as 'OG' Head Hunter dies
Better known as 'Bird', William Hines was feared and revered in the gang world.
On the run: Teen cut off electronic bracelet and vanished after tangi
Kiel Paul was meant to be sentenced on Tuesday. Now there's a warrant for his arrest.