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National says it will ban gang patches in public, empower cops to split gatherings
The law and order policy was announced as gang violence is in the headlines.
Auckland shootings: Man arrested after car shot at in Māngere Bridge
Police were called to shootings in Māngere Bridge, Favona, Massey and Ōtara yesterday.
National wants to disrupt gangs from the inside with non-consorting laws
Leader Christopher Luxon is set to announce National's gang policy today in Auckland.
Manslaughter charge admitted over King Cobras killing
King Cobras member was fatally shot over a drug debt dispute in 2018.
'All gangstas welcome': Associates of man killed by police welcomed to farewell him with 'no dramas'
"For anybody that wana show up, no dramas only alofa."
Focus: The rise of gang tensions and drive-by shootings
Gang tensions and drive-by shootings: How did it all begin and where to from here? Video / NZ Herald / Brett Phibbs / Hayden Woodward
Focus Morning Bulletin: 9 June, 2022
A fortnight of fear in Auckland as drive-by shootings continue, how many inmates have escaped our prisons and New Zealand keeps Covid surveillance at the border in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Fortnight of fear: 23 drive-by shootings in Auckland in just two weeks
Police Minister Poto Williams has revealed the scale of the gang feud in Auckland.
Nelson police arrest group of men after gang-related raids
A group of men facing serious charges after police raids in Nelson.
The feud driving Auckland's war between the Killer Beez and Tribesmen gangs
"There is a deep hatred between these two groups."
Spotlight on King Cobras as gang associate shot dead by police
Firearms and violence are a frequent feature of offending committed by King Cobras.
Gang shootings: Luxon calls for Police Minister Poto Williams to be replaced
Former Police negotiator says NZ doesn't need more laws, it needs more resources.
Focus: Christopher Luxon reveals how National would tackle gangs
National Party leader Christopher Luxon reveals how the National Party would tackle the surge in gang crime. Video / Mark Mitchell
Drive-by shooting in Clover Park
Bullet holes in front window of Clover Park house. Video / Hayden Woodward
'Dismantle gangs from inside': City shootings spur call for Oz gang laws in NZ; PM responds
Opposition parties eye tough measures already working in most Australian states.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 7 March, 2022
More gang fuelled shootings overnight, Doordash service arrives in NZ and Boris Johnson facing vote of no-confidence in the latest New Zealand Herald Headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Hastings playground attack: 'It's not one gang that's the problem, it's many'
Mother of a 3-year-old left bloodied after attack has spoken out at community hui.
'Nana, someone just shot at us': Family pleads for gang gun war to stop
Family at centre of latest shooting beg for calm after shots blast grandkids' bedrooms.
The big issue worrying a retiring police district commander
After more than 40 years on the force, Andy McGregor says it's time to wind down.
Focus: Beach Haven home riddled with bullets after suspected gang shooting
The house on Mirage Place, Beach Haven was targeted just after 5am Saturday. Video / Hayden Woodward
'Someone will be killed this weekend' - Gang 'war' continues in Auckland, house shot at as family sleep
A Beach Haven house was targeted and gunshots were heard in the latest gang war incident.
'Living in fear': Inside the life of an innocent gang shooting target
Auckland woman left triggered and traumatised by shooting at her home.
Boy's nan overwhelmed with support for hui on Monday
The pair were remanded on bail with name suppression after alleged park assault.
Auckland shootings: Community leader calls for gang ceasefire
Police responded to two suspicious fires and three shootings on Wednesday night.
'Crazy and terrifying': 12 arrested as police swarm on gang-linked firearms incident
Witnesses describe drama as dozens of police swoop on Pakuranga.
Two suspicious fires, three firearms incidents linked to gang tensions
"It is incredibly fortunate that police are not dealing with a homicide."
Stolen patches and violent attacks: Police 'put the hammer down' as gang tensions rise
In one incident Black Power members stole Mongrel Mob patches.
Gang tension: Poto Williams turns up heat on police over rise in violence
Minister wants the police to work faster to tackle a surge of gang violence in Auckland.
Poto Williams on Auckland's gang problems
Police Minister Poto Williams has fronted media to talk about Auckland's gang problems. Video / Mark Mitchell
Mike Hosking grills Andrew Coster on gang shootings, ram raids
Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking questioned Police Commissioner Andrew Coster about the spike in gang shootings within Auckland, and what is being done to stop the violence. Video / Newstalk ZB
Gang tension: Police 'very concerned about their access to firearms'
Tension between Tribesmen and Killer Beez linked to a number of shootings in Auckland.
Paula Bennett: 'I'm scared' - Gang violence is being ignored by the Govt
'We have simpletons who can't identify their target shooting up our neighbourhoods.'