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‘Hero’ lawyer who rescued torture victim suspended from practice
Jason Yang has been commended for his actions but also suspended from law.
Police investigate "serious firearms incident" in Chartwell, Hamilton.
Police maintain a visible presence as they investigate a serious firearms incident in Chartwell, Hamilton, this evening. Video / NZ Herald
Auckland gun shop owner caught in undercover police sting
The gun retailer told the unlicensed buyer to not tell anyone. He was an undercover cop.
Man celebrating prison release got into gang-fuelled bar brawl, landing him back in jail
The fight involved multiple people and four victims, including one who was stabbed.
Man invited for drinks at Mongols gang pad beaten, forced to sign over ute
He was told to cough up $14k or sign the ute over to the gang.
Ecuador's most-wanted gang leader captured
'Fito' escaped custody in Ecuador in early 2024, leading to a months-long manhunt.
'I wouldn’t buy Black Power weed': Ex-mobster suffers baton-attack over alleged $25 drug debt
Two Black Power associates went into his home and he was hit around the head with a baton.
'Disturbing and disgusting': Gang member raped teen while she was ill
The victim can no longer stand the smell of cigarettes or seeing a white car.
Alleged Auckland drug kingpin hiding in Mexico, police believe
Andre James faces new drug charges after skipping NZ before he could be arrested in 2019.
Police warn gangs after major drug operation
Police arrested 20 Greazy Dogs members over alleged meth crimes in Bay of Plenty.
Ex-Outlaws leader bought guns for protection while on parole, sold meth to pay for them
The convicted drug dealer was a friend of murdered Outlaws president Peter Lui.
'I hate him': Partner of slain Tribesman lays blame for death at president's feet
Mark 'Shark' Hohua was allegedly killed in a 'hot-box' beating for spending gang funds.
Police raid Greazy Dogs gang: Claim 'significant blow' with five arrests, $1.5m assets seized
Five members and associates of motorcycle gang charged with meth offences.
Charge withdrawn in family feud murder case
Tensions erupted in the courtroom in April when the shooter pleaded guilty.
'Hot-box' murder: Accused says rival gang bigger issue than patched member's theft
Defence counsel says Mark Hohua died after falling on to concrete steps while fleeing.
Tribesmen gang associates on trial for murder
The five men are alleged to have murdered fellow Tribesmen gang member Mark Hohua in June 2022. Video / Belinda Feek
Tribesmen's alleged 'hotbox' murder after gang member's unauthorised online shopping
Mark Hohua, known as Shark, was allegedly beaten to death by fellow gang members in 2022.
'Militant, paranoid': Comanchero 501 deportee sentenced after record drug bust
Gang associate kicked out of Australia for arson became truck driver for 613kg drug bust.
'Insider threat': NZ and Pacific being corrupted by organised crime - experts
Experts recommend a national anti-corruption agency to investigate reports of bribery.
Gangster altered ankle bracelet to look like he was at home while running drugs, 3D guns
He was given mercy after a coordinated prison attack left him with possible brain damage.
Gang patch ban: Police reveal how many charges, patches seized
Police say gangs have largely complied, reducing public fear and intimidation.
Comanchero v Comanchero crime: Second man admits terrorising bodybuilder's family
A prospect and three patched members were investigated, including the national president.
Fighter at Dan Hooker's backyard brawl event referred to police
Over 30 fighters competed in an unregulated Auckland backyard event.
'Disgraceful behaviour': Gang member tells cops he was selling meth to make money for his kids
A judge has slammed Anaru Tukere's excuse given Tribal Huk's stance on meth.
Why young Head Hunters prospect wasn't jailed for 'utterly reprehensible' torture case
He arrived to find the victim naked and bound, then he joined in.
Inside the drop in violent crime: A return to crime patterns ... under Labour?
The current trend in falling violent crime is consistent with the trend from 2018-2022.
From prison to gospel rap: Napier influencer Gzilla turns pain into purpose
'Nobody’s too far gone ... If God can save me, he can save anyone.'