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Deadly conspiracy fails: How the Killer Beez thwarted inner-circle plot to kill rival
There was a fragile truce after weeks of gang warfare. The violence almost re-ignited.

New witness in Kiwifruit scam: $10m went through student’s accounts in 6 months
Second witness in Herald investigation shows $10m of deposits and cash withdrawals.

The horrifying ordeal behind Auckland's high-profile gang torture case
The victim was tortured with drills, hot water and a metal pole.

Inside the Comancheros revenge plot against bodybuilder's family after gang exit stoush
It was a messy break-up for the high-ranking patched member. His family paid the price.

'Frightened all the time': Inside a $3m kiwifruit tax evasion scam
'Money mule' was allegedly kidnapped and assaulted after threatening to blow the whistle.

Man's bedroom meth stash enough to supply Wellington region for two months
He failed to convince a judge that the stash was to feed his own addiction.

Man shot partner in the face while on bail for hammer attack on gang member
Aramu Rangi is now serving two prison sentences, totalling 12 years.

Drugs and gangs: Research reveals messaging apps used to sell cannabis, MDMA
Survey of nearly 11,000 users reveals most popular social media apps to purchase drugs.

Watch: Black Power gang members farewell Selwyn Robson with stirring haka
Members were seen performing a haka as pallbearers carried his coffin into the clubhouse.

Mongrel Mob mum jailed after going into hiding during daughter's murder trial
Kelly-Anne Burns never returned after being granted short-term bail to attend a funeral.

Explosions rock Kashmir and Russia urged to accept ceasefire | NZ Herald News Update
India-Pakistan ceasefire falters following explosions in Kashmir, and world leaders urge Russia to accept 30-day ceasefire proposal. Video / NZ Herald, AFP

Editorial: Drug gangs and the Govt are both increasing funding, who will win?
OPINION: New Zealand is a lucrative market for organised drug gangs.

'Off the scale' drug supply fuelling gang clashes in the regions
Homes shot at, cars rammed, drug busts during two months of gang tension.

39 minors killed in Sinaloa cartel conflict, ombudsman reports
Nearly 100 minors disappeared after a cartel co-founder was captured.

Unlawful property seizures by police leave woken grandmother outside, sick man to walk home
IPCA finds Wellington police unlawfully seized vehicles for unpaid fines.

Cryptocurrency ATMs and 'high risk' cash wages should be banned, experts warn
Police could be given power to monitor bank accounts in real time, experts say.

Watch: Gang ride ends outside East Auckland bar, multiple arrests
A group of at least 100 gang members were monitored by police travelling to a function at a bar at Botany Junction. Video / Supplied

Sadistic chivalry with a power tool: Gang member admits drilling holes in stranger's thigh
A man slapped a woman's bottom in a nightclub... her boyfriend got cruel revenge.

'Body-packed five cartons': Man busted smuggling cigarettes at Wellington airport
Illegal tobacco operations sell from Facebook marketplace, churches and language schools.

Influential gang member returns to NZ for funeral, police arrest him at Auckland airport
Social media posts show the gangster driving flash cars and shopping for designer clothes.

'Grave error': Police officer sentenced after fatal high-speed chase
He asked the judge to keep his identity secret permanently, hoping to return to his job.