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Eight arrested in brawl at 5th birthday party
A fifth birthday party finished with a gang brawl and eight arrests in Hastings last night.
Bill retains end to right of silence
People being investigated by police over serious fraud-related offences or gang crimes will no longer have the right to remain silent, under a Govt bill.
Escaped men dangerous, police warn
Two men who escaped from the Manukau District Court about 10am yesterday are dangerous and not to be approached by members of the public, police say.
Bar staff's bravery praised in robbery
A judge has paid tribute to the bravery of a bar manager and a patron who foiled the armed robbery of a Christchurch bar.
Avenging angels mad as hell over catwalk queen
The Hells Angels are suing a luxury fashion house.
Mr Asia lawyer wins damages
The lawyer who represented the head of the "Mr Asia" drug syndicate has been awarded $140,000 in a defamation case.
Accused killer of 'Underbelly' gangster revealed
The identity of the man accused of bludgeoning gangland murderer Carl Williams to death has been revealed.
Prison guards slammed over 'Underbelly' slaying
Were prison guards playing a game of indoor cricket when Victorian gangland hitman Carl Williams was bashed to death?
Gang leaders paid by trust to help addicts
Two Mongrel Mob leaders are being paid by the taxpayers to try to turn the country's gangs away from drugs and crime.
Unusual bedfellows fight against P
Second-generation Mongrel Mobster Layton Te Nahu is off the drug P and back with his family, thanks to a remarkable New Zealand story that involves the Prime Minister, the Salvation Army and a retired surgeon.
Brazil: Life on the other side of Rio's streets
Slum tours can improve locals' lives, writes Karen Phelps.