New ZealandPolice Minister wants crackdown on Northland gangs, dirt bike ridersMark Mitchell heard about key crime problems in Northland, and offered some solutions.02 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandFuneral home fire linked to family fight over Mongrel Mobster's bodyFour people were seen running from the area around the home last night. 28 Apr 04:18 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTribesmen gang member released after shooting Killer Beez leader Josh MastersOkusitino Tae was released from prison this week despite potential risk of gang conflict.26 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeInmate stabbed 40 times in prison exercise yard attack by Mongrel Mob quartetOne attacker was already serving time for the robbery and killing of a cancer patient.25 Apr 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Had enough': Officers get new powers after spate of 'senseless violence'A Gang Conflict Warrant has been issued and police are promising to use it.24 Apr 08:17 PM
World'Total chaos': The island nation nearing 'point of no return'UN warns Haiti is near 'total chaos' as gang violence and instability escalate.22 Apr 04:51 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'That's what happens when you f*** with family': How a family feud ended in gang murderRebel MC member gunned down at close range by Head Hunter after five previous incidents.19 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFerrari-driving gang member admits importing 613kg drugs, faces losing $7m in assetsThe main target in Operation Weirton has pleaded guilty on the eve of High Court trial.15 Apr 12:00 AM
Crime'Significant blow to the family': Brotherly role saves NZ man from deportationCameron Ansah moved to Australia at 7 and faced deportation for violent offending.14 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Motorcyclist who killed couple on pedestrian crossing has rap sheetA jury has found motorcyclist Mark Kimber guilty of manslaughter.14 Apr 07:00 AM
CrimeGang member jailed for perverting justice after fake funeral bail bidHe sought compassionate bail, claiming his godmother had died – she didn't exist.13 Apr 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOperation Sphinx: How undercover officers cracked the Ariki Rigby gang-related murderTop cop: 'I was always confident that we were going to get Mr Heremaia.'11 Apr 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Have a good life': Grieving father forgives Ariki Rigby's killerMurdered woman's family and supporters turn out in force for Napier court sentencing. 10 Apr 11:37 PM
New ZealandKilled over a T-shirt: Gang member to be sentenced for hammer murder of teenHeremaia killed the 18-year-old with two hammer blows to the head in 202210 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand Gisborne gang members and associates arrested for drug offendingTen people were charged with drug dealing offences or obstruction and possession.10 Apr 02:17 AM
New ZealandComancheros bust: Influential gang member charged with 200kg drug importThe Comanchero was charged months after two men allegedly broke into a shipping container.09 Apr 05:23 AM
CrimeCrips revenge plot was recorded in prison calls, but was it murder? Trial ends without answerA third jury will have to decide after the defendants' latest trial ended in a deadlock.09 Apr 01:48 AM
New Zealand'Spoiling for a fight': Gang stoush shuts down Auckland High Court room in murder caseNine security staff had to intervene when the confrontation erupted. 08 Apr 10:56 PM
KahuAbuse survivor: Why 'By Māori For Māori' isn't always the answerEugene Ryder on why the right person for the job doesn't always share your whakapapa. 08 Apr 10:08 PM
New ZealandAriki Rigby’s killer under protective custody after jailhouse ‘hit’ put out on himAriki Rigby's murderer says inmates make serious threats of physical violence towards him.08 Apr 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ is ‘losing the fight’ against organised crime; new report urges bold changesReport by experts says information-sharing between government agencies is 'deficient'.08 Apr 06:09 PM
New Zealand'Significant seizure': Auckland police bust illegal 3D-printed firearm syndicateA significant amount of 3D-printed parts and two assembled firearms were seized.08 Apr 05:12 AM
New Zealand‘You owe money’: Ex-inmate robbed at gunpoint by former prison buddiesThe victim had no idea why he was being robbed or attacked.07 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandCourier driver kidnapped by armed gang member, ordered to strip as parcels stolenWhile the NZ Post driver was not injured, he was left 'scared for his life'.05 Apr 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘An eye for an eye’: Gang member accused of murder says hit put on his lifeThe defendant gave his account of the shooting that left one dead and another injured.04 Apr 06:00 AM
Crime‘He was alone and unarmed’: MDMA deal ends with murderOne man was killed and another stabbed after a $150 drug deal went wrong.02 Apr 04:00 AM
CrimeEx-Rebels member who killed a man, stabbed another, paroled after 2.5 yearsGeorge Pikaahu killed the RSE worker in a mass brawl involving about 50 people.31 Mar 05:00 AM
CrimeHow a gang leader’s life of business-class trips, six-figure vehicles came to an endRicky Poa led a multimillion-dollar meth and cocaine operation out of Christchurch.29 Mar 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘Treated like an animal’: Gang member involved in mob killing kept in kennel as a babyThe three-day sentencing came to an end with lengthy jail terms handed down.28 Mar 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRare life sentence for meth haul: Gang mastermind imported nearly 200kg from behind bars The 'revered' gangster known as 'Plata o Plomo' was already serving a long prison term.27 Mar 03:41 AM
New Zealand'Real threat': NZ Hells Angels member arrested in Spain after two years on runHe was initially arrested in 2020 for conspiracy to smuggle cocaine into New Zealand.26 Mar 04:57 AM
Crime‘Come out for a 187’: Did Crips gang leader green-light murder hit from behind bars?A US gangs expert said '187' was a reference to the California penal code for murder. 25 Mar 07:00 PM
New Zealand'They hold no mana': Victim's sister condemns gang who killed her brother in retaliatory attackMitchell Te Kani died after a group of Mongrel Mob members stormed his parent's home.25 Mar 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: Auckland construction figure charged with importing 515kg of methThe 52-year-old denies any knowledge of the drugs hidden inside 42 steel beams from the US22 Mar 04:00 PM