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'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.
Man arrested as police with search warrant find cache of weapons
Operation Cobalt police working to disrupt Hawke's Bay gang activity.
'Quick to judge': National's Mark Mitchell called out by gang whānau in clash at Parliament
Mitchell refused to apologise for assuming a man was a gang member.
Trial date set: Retired rugby star denies selling guns to gang, faking burglary
A sixth charge has been added since his last court appearance.
Hawke’s Bay father-and-son mobsters forfeit $140,000 in assets
Organised crime takes a big hit in the region.
Pedestrian hit by Comancheros' car was already screaming in pain. Then the machete came out
The victim was hit with a car before he was slashed with a machete and hunting knife.
Man pleads guilty to illegally reselling gun found in hands of person shot by police
Craig Holtom initially claimed he legitimately sold the guns to mysterious possum skinner.
'Profoundly toxic': At least 360 Georgia prison guards arrested for smuggling contraband
The requirements for prison officer training in Georgia are minimal.
Family of man killed in home invasion weep as trio sentenced
The victim was the 'heart of the family' who are left broken by his death.
Hikoi leader hopes to discuss gang issues in Wellington
Matilda Kahotea calls for understanding not condemnation.
Election 2023: 'Gutter politics on gangs' - Napier candidates clash over gang claims
Labour's Hutchinson said National's Nimon was 'playing gutter politics on gangs'.
The instigators, the negotiator and the followers: All but one Waikeria prison rioter now jailed
One rioter was in care at 11, expelled at 12, drinking at 13 and committing crime at 14.
'Absolute nonsense': Defence lawyers close case in David Kuka murder trial
The jury has retired to consider its verdict.
Conviction partially quashed for man involved in fatal gang bashing
Jason Signal wasn't a gang member but was convicted for his part in the killing.