New ZealandDangerous Black Power member flees police: Sponge round fired during chasePolice appeal for information as to the whereabouts of Black Power member Toa Pitman. 22 Nov 03:04 AM
New ZealandWairoa arrests but no gang patch issues yet in GisborneA Mongrel Mob hat and T-shirt have been seized in Wairoa, with two people arrested.22 Nov 01:28 AM
New ZealandWatch: Gang president's patch seized under new insignia banArmed police stood guard as the patched members were led out in handcuffs.21 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Police Armed Offenders Squad seen outside the Head Hunters pad in West AucklandMembers of the NZ Police Armed Offenders Squad were seen outside the Head Hunters pad in West Auckland on View Rd in Henderson. Video / NZMEWatch21 Nov 08:50 PM
KahuFears of ‘more dead Māori kids’ if police are routinely armedLobby group calls out new Police Commissioner over arming his officers.21 Nov 07:40 PM
New Zealand'Reduce the fear': Police make 'handful' of arrests and seizures on day one of gang patch banPolice have reported fewer patches in areas they might typically expect to see them.21 Nov 06:20 AM
New ZealandGang members warn of potential violence as new patch laws enforced'I can't see this lasting unless they have a budget to lock fullas up in jail.'21 Nov 05:13 AM
New ZealandDay one of gang patch ban: Police reveal how crackdown's going so far'I suspect there will be more to come.'21 Nov 01:24 AM
New Zealand'Stay calm': Lifetime gang member reacts after man faces prosecution under new lawGang patches can no longer be worn in public.20 Nov 08:58 PM
KahuMongrel Mob member claims to successfully flout new gang patch banCherie Kurarangi has a brief encounter with cops.20 Nov 08:38 PM
KahuPolice practice and culture comes under the microscope in major studyMāori continue to be over-represented in use-of-force incidents.20 Nov 06:38 PM
New ZealandGang patch ban and NZ’s new top cop | NZ Herald News UpdateThe justice minister hopes the gang patch ban will eventually cut down on overall crime, new top cop says he's open to looking into bodycams for the country's police officers.Watch20 Nov 06:10 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Ball firmly in gangs’ court as patch ban comes into forcePolice have spent months engaging with gangs in the hope they'll abide by the new law.20 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsOur next Police Commissioner reveals his top prioritiesRichard Chambers said it was an 'absolute honour' to lead the police.20 Nov 02:38 AM
WorldBodies burned after Haiti police, civilians kill 28 alleged gang membersThe bodies had tyres piled atop of them and were set alight.19 Nov 10:19 PM
New ZealandOne region expected to be real test for gang-patch ban'The younger ones are quite likely to be more militant about it.'19 Nov 05:00 PM
OpinionDenis O'Reilly: Ironic the gang patch laws come days after PM's Abuse in Care apologyOPINION: A lifetime Black Power member on the new law, which takes effect tomorrow.19 Nov 04:05 PM
KahuMark Mitchell: My commitment to making New Zealanders feel safer in AotearoaOPINION: The Police Minister on why these new gang patch laws will make us safer.19 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The haka in Parliament wasn't intimidation – just disgustOPINION: The gang patch law kicks in on Thursday but let's wait for the reactions.18 Nov 04:00 PM
LivePoliticsWatch: Police Minister trumpets new crime figures as officers prepare for Treaty hīkoi at ParliamentThe minister has a message for gang members ahead of impending gang patch ban.18 Nov 01:44 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Ain't going anywhere' – New prison footage posted on King Cobra inmate's TikTok accountOne video from inside the high-security prison gained 100,000 views in less than a day.17 Nov 04:19 AM
CrimeKing Cobra jailed 18 years, despite brain tumour, for airport meth schemeNigel Iuvale lured Auckland Airport baggage handlers into the criminal underworld.15 Nov 05:18 AM
New ZealandMore arrests as police target Comancheros in drug supply investigationThis brings the total number of arrests to 31 for the operation.14 Nov 03:57 AM
KahuG-Day coming for gang members and their gang patchesPolice have met with gangs to discuss the new legislation.13 Nov 05:35 PM
CrimeGang war blunder: Killer Beez members admit firing into home with sleeping infant, 8yo boyThe rival gang member they wanted to target no longer lived there.13 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: A healthy society doesn't leave people behindOPINION: Also in today's letters – abuse redress; hard health facts; populism v fascism.12 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandGang patches in public places will not be tolerated when new laws begin, police sayThe new laws will come into effect on November 21.12 Nov 05:41 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: 'We want to change, but we don’t know how' - gang members scarred by abuse plead for helpOPINION: A govt apology over abuse in care matters because healing must start somewhere.11 Nov 04:00 PM
Crime'Not once been caught': Gang associate who bragged about drug importation success is jailedThe former Head Hunters prospect found himself at the centre of a gang beef.10 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandThirty arrested in police operation amid Mongols MC anniversary eventCops cracked down in Canterbury amid an influx of the club's members and associates.10 Nov 04:27 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy gang member who shot Killer Beez leader Josh Masters didn't get paroleParole Board had safety fears for a small NZ town if Okusitino Tae was released there.09 Nov 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPolice cancel staff leave ahead of nationwide protestPolice expect peaceful march but plan to avoid ugly repeat of Parliament Covid protest.08 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSix Mongols gang members and associates arrested ahead of anniversary eventPolice act as gang members and associates descend on Christchurch this week.08 Nov 06:43 AM
New ZealandMongols MC gang member arrested in Canterbury ahead of anniversary eventMembers and associates are descending on Christchurch this week for an anniversary event.07 Nov 07:01 AM