How a church-going businessman was caught smuggling 30kg of drugs for King Cobras
Ronnie Kivalu's double life was exposed when he was caught red-handed with the meth.
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It started with a $1.2m money drop: King Cobras and the Air NZ baggage handlers
Inside the police investigation which uncovered corruption at Auckland Airport.
Man charged with murder after fatal shooting of former gang leader
Police seek CCTV footage after gang-related shooting in Lower Hutt.
Jarrod Gilbert: This column is no more
OPINION: Frankly, they should have got rid of me sooner.
Gang members arrested after alleged 200kg meth heist at Port of Tauranga
Two men allegedly broke into shipping container and pulled out five suitcases of drugs.
Police seize patches, charge gang members after social media post outside court
Police have seized six King Cobra patches.
Bloods gang added to patch ban list after initially being missed out
Also added to the list is Auckland's TwoEight Brotherhood, taking the total to 37 gangs.
'Significant' gang bust: 300g of meth, $50,000 and firearms seized
Thirteen people are now appearing before the court on a range of charges.
Gangster caught showering fully clothed after alleged offending
The man was charged with dangerous driving, breaching bail and failing to stop for police.
US sanctions freeze assets of international drug dealer linked to NZ
Rokas Karpavicius was extradited, convicted, then deported back to Lithuania in 2016.
Patches, motorcycles and firearms seized after gang tangi
Four arrested, police say further arrests were likely.
Death of Mongrel Mob boss after $2m asset seizure ruled as suicide
The captain of Notorious chapter in Hawke's Bay had 'not been coping well', says wife.
'High risk': Judge's skepticism as gang member claims desire to change
Defence lawyer: 'He’s spent much of his life acting out and pretending to be tough'.
'CCTV crucial': Police call for evidence after gang murder
Warnings issued for traffic disruption around Wellington during the funeral procession.
'Armed and dangerous': Suspect wanted in slaying of ex-gang boss
Anyone harbouring or protecting Wipuhara Kapene could be prosecuted.
Letters: Should patch ban apply at funerals? Toll road system works
OPINION: 'The Cook Strait crossing is even more important than a second harbour bridge.'
Police Minister praises ‘outstanding’ response to gang tangi, compliance with patch ban ‘high’
'If you break the law, expect a response.'
Leading meth cook in country's largest haul asks to move prisons
Brownie Harding is now eligible for parole but is refusing to take part in a rehab course.
Gang leader's funeral: Eight arrests today as some mourners flout patch ban
The funeral is for Napier's Angus Benson, a Mongrel Mob Barbarian chapter president.
Napier gang leader's funeral procession
Up to 400 mourners attend Mongrel Mob Barbarian chapter leader Angus Benson's funeral in Napier today.
Gang member arrested after early-morning shooting incident at Wainuiomata
Police have arrested a gang member after shots fired at house.
Home detention for ex-Killer Beez member who planned rogue hit on rival gang member
The judge said the defendant has a tough road ahead after handing in his patch.
Willow-Jean Prime: Govt needs to rethink failed boot camp strategy
OPINION: 330+ community services lose funding; critics advocate proven local programmes.
Police seek CCTV of fatal Lower Hutt shooting as hunt for large tattooed man continues
Police say they are hunting for a large, heavily tattooed man accused of the shooting.
‘Just lost it’: Court docs outline why a convicted baby killer decided to murder again
Donovan Duff's name and criminal history had been kept secret until today.
Fatal Lower Hutt shooting victim was former gang president
The parties involved all knew each other, the police say.
King Cobras lose gang pad after 'massive' crayfish theft investigation
A Dunedin business reported the theft of 3.75 tonnes of crayfish in October.
Mongrel Mob baby killer admits second murder – this time inside Auckland prison
He already had a minimum non-parole period of 17 years before the second killing.
Vonz Kaukau and his rēwana bread
A Mongrel Mob member has gone from living in his car to running a flourishing rēwana bread business. Video / RNZ
How baking transformed a Mongrel Mob member's life and legacy
From homeless to thriving baker, Vonz Kaukau finds purpose and community in rēwana.
'No tolerance': Police brace for gang influx at Mob boss funeral after untimely death
The Mongrel Mob are off to Napier for Angus Benson's tangi as police ensure public safety.
'Thought he was going to kill me': Victim's fear after gang kidnapping, attack
It took about 18 months for the victim to no longer feel afraid about going out.
Lured through a dating app: How man with spotless record became drug ring henchman
Loneliness made him vulnerable to exploitation, his lawyer said.
Operation Reach: Senior Head Hunter charged over plot to smuggle 50kg cocaine from Brazil
The 60-year-old appeared in court yesterday, nine months after Operation Reach co-accused.