Jim Rose: Gangs are the reason prison numbers are up
COMMENT: Prison numbers are up because more gang members are behind bars.
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The execution attempt on a high-profile gang member was made in broad daylight.
Former Mob boss opens up: 'Gang replaced my family'
Former Mongrel Mob boss reveals how gang members barked like dogs and chanted 'sieg heil'.
Police speak on the Mongrel Mob gang raids
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Men wanted after multi-million dollar meth bust
Police are hunting two men linked to a multi-million dollar methamphetamine seizure.
Fear and loathing in Wainuiomata: Concerns of Black Power link in homicide
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Bikie busters: Police move on Australian gangs in NZ
Busy port and Australian gangs the targets of new police squad in Tauranga.
Mongrel Mobsters deported back from Australia
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Man on a mission: Going gangbusters
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Australia's most dangerous gang sets sights on NZ
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Life and times of slain gang leader Mick Hawi
For years ex-bikie boss Mahmoud Hawi enjoyed wealth, power and beautiful wife, until now.
NZ has more gang members than soldiers: The Economist
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'Shut your mouth you f***ing dog', bikie yells at judge
Troy Albert Fornaciari, 34, called a judge a 'f***ing dog' and police 'c***suckers'.
Police dismayed at new gang-related gaming app
Game developers criticised for glorifying gangs now laud violence against police.
Gang-based game app offends family of main character
App makers remove image of deceased former gang member after threats from public.
World's deadliest gang has infiltrated Australia
US investigation has confirmed the El Salvador-born group MS-13 has expanded their reach.
Builder's guns stash earns jail term
Tauranga man jailed for raft of firearm charges.
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Amber-Lee case: episode two full transcript
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Inside teen gang prospect's grim world
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Violent gang initiation ritual behind bars revealed
Man wanted to become Black Power member. But first he had to prove himself.
Gang prospect's family living in tent with baby
A baby was forced to live in a tent as a family searched for a home.
Police scoop property worth $14.4m
Police have recovered $14.4m in assets from criminals this year.
Eight arrests as police smash drug smuggling linked to Head Hunters
A major drug bust nets eight people.
Father and son sentenced for destroying evidence
Father and son sentenced for role in destroying evidence in a manslaughter investigation
Dad and son sentenced over wedding day killing
A father and son have been sentenced for their roles following a Northland homicide.
Police: Minister must make firearms calls
Briefings: Police want to discuss a raft of issues affecting their frontline work.
Three arrested in Christchurch police sting
Meth, guns and cash found in Ohoka, north of Christchurch, in police sting.
Witness describes Rotorua gang shooting to jury
Witness tells how 20 heavily armed gang members advanced on a Rotorua property.