Gang leader didn't know he was being bugged as he planned 600kg meth haul - Crown
Investigators obtained a High Court judge's permission to bug suspects' phones, vehicles.
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From gang life to farm life: How a ground-breaking employment programme is changing lives
Door-knocking in gang community is paying dividends by getting people jobs.
Bodybuilder who lost father in suicide blast sentenced for Comancheros drug scheme
Khalid Slaimankhel's father, a noted refugee advocate, was killed by the Taliban in 2018.
Covid diagnosis temporarily delays Comancheros leader's meth supply trial
The trial could not go ahead without ill defence lawyer.
Aussie gangster patches over to rivals after pledging loyalty at father's funeral
He said he was 'Rebels forever, forever Rebels'. Now he's a Comanchero.
Opinion: Gang crackdown isn't a patch on 'real solutions'
OPINION: Effective efforts to reduce crime and the harms caused would look very different.
Focus: Investigations underway into Grey Lynn shooting just as new gun crime data revealed
Several investigations are underway following a police shooting in Grey Lynn Monday night just as new police data reveals an average of more than three gun crimes per day in May. Video / NZ Herald
Focus Morning Bulletin: 19 July, 2022
How open gang warfare and brazen shootings are affecting Auckand’s crime stats, business confidence at a record low and sweltering heat hits the UK in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Exclusive: Auckland's gun crimes doubled in May - more than three a day
Auckland has seen the better part of 400 gun crimes this year, new figures reveal.
Police seize more than $2m in cash, drugs, firearms linked to Hells Angels
Operation Samson is investigating the NZ chapter of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club.
Killer Beez gang member who killed prison guard released, but Corrections wants restrictions
Latu Kepu has been involved in multiple prison attacks, one of which was fatal.
Rebels gang secretary pleads guilty to manslaughter after Blenheim bar brawl
Self-defence accepted as part of actions that caused seasonal worker's death.
Jarrod Gilbert: Govt's gang crackdown walks tightrope between rhetoric and real action
OPINION: The Government had to act, but it has resisted knee-jerk rules that won't work.
Opinion: 'Wicked problems' but no real solutions for gangs in proposed bill
Gangs are always blamed as the cause for our country's social ills, writes Denis O'Reilly
Exclusive: Law loophole as Govt announces gang crackdown
New intimidation offence among gang laws announced today after shootings expose legal gap.
Act demands Covid response inquiry, would scrap Three Waters if in power
The Act leader has released the party's first 100 days plan.
Two motorbikes seized, 55 infringements after dangerous' driving at gang funeral
Multiple people have been charged with driving-related offences.
Unrecognisable Kiwi gangster's weight loss secret
Kiwi Tim 'Sharky' Ward has spoken out about his transformation.
Waikato woman admits role in P, GBL drug ring
Sharon Marfell was a senior member of a drugs distribution syndicate in the Waikato.
Patch revenge: Prison for Killer Beez member who choreographed gang warfare
Gang members arrived from as far as the South Island to participate, authorities said.
Exclusive: 501's liquor licence bid declined despite Leo Molloy's support
"I am trying to give Moses a second chance," says Molloy.
Hells Angels founder Sonny Barger dies
Notorious gang boss announces his own death, aged 83, on Facebook post.
Gang numbers decreasing on paper, not in reality, expert warns
There are fewer Northlanders on the police's gang list, despite recent gang violence.
'We won't discount anything': US detective has tips for NZ authorities
'In a drive by shooting - you have a driver, shooter, and a third who's directing it.'
'Gangs will not simply disappear': The folly of MPs' 'staunch' response
Concern about gang-related violence in New Zealand continues to be highly politicised.
Christopher Luxon: Gangs shouldn't decide when to cease fire
OPINION: National would support the Government in doing something about the problem.
Focus: Gun scare sends Glenfield Mall into lockdown
Six young people playing with BB guns plunged Glenfield Mall into lockdown on Sunday, but co-owner Dallas Prendergast is just glad it was a false alarm. Video / NZ Herald
Sam Fakalago escorted by gang members on way to Auckland burial
King Cobras gang members escorting the body of Sam Fakalago, shot by police in Wellington last week, on his way to burial in Auckland. Video / George Block
Focus: Truce called between Killer Beez and Tribesmen
A truce has been called between rival gangs the Killer Beez and Tribesmen after a three-week blitz of shootings and suspicious fires. Video / NZ Herald
Focus Morning Bulletin: 16 June, 2022
Gangs get together to put an end to drive-by shootings, ram raids see bollards in high demand and the Covid test requirement set to be scrapped in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Truce called between Killer Beez and Tribesmen to cool Auckland gang war
Peace talks between Tribesmen and Killer Beez leads to temporary truce in gang war.
Luxon wants to rein in gang promotion in social media
National also wants police powers to stop gang members gathering and wearing gang insignia
'I enjoy a challenge' - new Police Minister Chris Hipkins dispels workload concerns
Chris Hipkins admits ground to make up with police and 'more we can do around gangs'.
Plea from residents: 'Stop destroying Ōtara'
"We need spiritual weapons, the greatest being prayer."