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Children wearing colours, meaning there is a gang influence in attacks - Tapsell
The council is spending $1.8m on security - but Tania Tapsell wants more police.
'I was freaking out': Victim tells of home invasion by teen trio
The sole occupant of the house was told he would be killed if he did not hand over cash.
Inside the police investigation exposing Mongrel Mob member's drug 'charade'
Mark Griffiths was the public face of gang's claim for positive change. It was a charade.
Former Mongrel Mob senior leader jailed for meth ring kingpin role
Mark Griffiths was a senior Waikato Mongrel Mob leader at the time of his offending.
Twice-weekly badminton date? Judge rubbishes offender's home detention expectations
The car dealer is the third and final co-defendant to score an appeal victory.
From prison inmate to gallery owner - How one man refused to let his past define his future
Mark Lang found his Māori and spiritual guidance in prison.
Braking bad: Classified intel reveals police ructions over motorcycle gang runs
Some officers feel they're being asked to "facilitate" gang runs instead of policing them.
March for peace amid months of gang violence and death
Gang tensions have been high in Palmerston North since the killing of a mobster in May.
National vows to scrap contracts with gangs for community support
Luxon says his party would put an end to gangs getting government contracts, if elected.
Victim allegedly forced to dig her own grave: Two more charged in kidnapping case
The victim was allegedly subjected to numerous assaults and forced to dig her own grave.
Home detention sentences for gang members increases by 60pc
National says the increase is concerning from a "public safety" perspective.
Murder trial witness pulls shirt over head, licks mic and changes vivid account to 'can't remember'
Rangiwhero Ngaronoa, 22, was stabbed to death in November 2021.
Murder trial aborted for Crips members accused of killing revered 75yo rugby league stalwart
Prosecutors said the Crips are responsible for the 75-year-old's shooting death.
'Everything was falling apart': Manu Vatuvei on how prison saved his life
The rugby league star was a beast on and off the field.
Is Māori crime portrayed unfairly in the media?
A criminologist is questioning the ethics around news coverage of crime.
No arrests yet: Killers still on the run in three fatal shootings this month
Gang violence has been linked to some of the killings in Auckland and Palmerston North.
Head Hunters gather for funeral of member Charles Pongi
Police are warning grieving gang members to pay their respects peacefully.
Head Hunter jailed for discharging shotgun outside school
Daniel Fayen will be released from prison soon on time served.
Imprisoned gang leader orchestrated hit, but 75yo grandfather was killed instead, jury told
The 75-year-old rugby league stalwart was shot in his home in August 2021.
'You are the highest chain of command': Mongols gang president jailed
Jim 'JD' Thacker has been sentenced to more than two decades in prison.
Gang funeral sparks increased police presence across parts of Auckland
Police will be deployed around known gang locations in Ellerslie, Ōnehunga and Papatoetoe.
'Manifestly inadequate': Crown to appeal sentence of teen Mobster involved in murder
Home detention is not appropriate given the seriousness of the crime, the Crown stated.
'He never had a bed': Mongols vice president's 'shocking' road to 16 years jail
Hone Ronaki was deported from Australia in October 2018.
The text that sent a Mongols gang member to jail for a long time
The Auckland man was jailed for 14 years and nine months.
Palmerston North still 'on edge' despite arrest amidst gang feud
Police seized several weapons and arrested a man last week.
Act’s pledge to abolish cultural reports are racist and inhumane - law lecturer
Opinion: Cultural reports allow judges to understand more about the accused.
Police seize guns and weapons, make arrest following fatal gang shooting
Guns seized, man arrested as investigation over gang death continues.
Pt England homicide: Inside the gang tensions that led to Head Hunter being shot dead
It was supposed to be a one-on-one challenge but everyone brought guns to the fist fight.
Gangster '666' sentenced for making guns, selling meth and death threats via smuggled prison phone
'Wayniac' said he is ready to reform, but the judge noted he's prospecting for a new gang.
Book looks at history of prison labour
Māori political prisoners had a hand in building early infrastructure.
Jurors shown video of 22yo's fatal stabbing as murder trial begins
Graphic content: The victim, 22, died after he was dumped at Takanini Medical Centre.
Watch: Person violently run down by car in Palmerston North gang brawl
The incident happened less than two days before a Mongrel Mob member was fatally shot.
Police and gang leaders try to defuse tensions after fatal Palmerston North shooting
Mongrel Mob and Black Power leadership are doing their best to contain rising tensions.