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120kg drug bust: Man caught near ship claims he was 'practising to become a boat captain'

Kupa Koinaki didn't realise police had already taken the cocaine he was meant to collect.

Cops move in to confiscate Tribesmen gang's $540k HQ

The shed is on 'tainted' property and used at the Tribesmen's Christchurch headquarters.

24 days in hell: Blowtorch-wielding kidnappers wanted cryptocurrency password

The victim was forced to dig what was supposedly her grave at a remote Far North property.

'The pride I had in that can’t be measured': Six more prison inmates join Lowie's squad; Sir Graham reflects on programme

Six inmates graduate from Sir Graham Lowe's prison programme.

'Broken teeth, fractured eye socket': Prison guards' bloody beating

Inmate Krome Wilson punched one of the guards from behind, sending him to the ground.

Increasing prison beds will not reduce crime, say experts

'Using prisons to deter crime or reoffending doesn’t work.'

More than 40 Auckland boarding houses operating illegally

Issues include gang-affiliated guests, fire safety breaches, and challenging owners.

'Welcome back any time': Gang members ride through Ōpōtiki to commemorate former president

A motel manager said there were 'no hassles'.

‘Straw buyers’ bought 13 guns in three months allegedly for gang-linked relatives

A 75-year-old and his daughter paid more than $21,000 on guns and ammunition.

'Don't call police or we'll come back': Gangsters attack man in violent home invasion

Police later seized Daniel Natua's gang patch and gun cache after raiding his home.

Eagle helicopter deployed to Hawke's Bay ahead of gang leader's tangi

The Police's Air Support Unit helicopter is due to arrive in Hawke's Bay this afternoon.

Firearms and ammunition supplied to gangs purchased by 'straw buyers'

A police briefing exposes more examples of legal guns supplied on to the black market.

Two gang tangi processions in Hawke's Bay: Public urged to report illegal behaviour

Police urge the public to report any illegal or anti-social behaviour seen on the streets.

Police set up reporting portal, additional resources for gang tangi

The call follows the recent death of CHB Mongrel Mob member Sonny Smith.

Gang president who became key figure in $2.75m meth rehab scheme dies

Additional police will be in Hawke’s Bay to ensure safety and monitor traffic movement.

Gang boss with fake motorbike licence unhappy he must now do the time

Albert Epere argued community work was unfair.

'Dangerous people': Rival gangs team up in unprovoked attack at Auckland prison

One of the inmates needed medical treatment outside the prison following the attack.

Letters: Pseudoephedrine fears for pharmacies, elderly migrants suffering in silence

OPINION: 'I anticipate a huge increase in ram raids and armed hold-ups.'