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Jane Furlong was murdered in 1993; police appeal again for info on those responsible.
Two men charged over brawl that led to gang murder
Two people have been charged over a violent gang brawl that preceded Hori Gage's murder.
Two more charged with participating in gang brawl, five months after Head Hunter's death
Seven people now face various charges.
Juicy Fest: Promoter apologises for any trouble but said gang patches were banned
Hip-hop festival promoter hoped gang issues hadn't tarnished show's reputation.
No home detention for teen in brutal machete attack amid Comancheros, Head Hunters tensions
The victim was already writhing in pain on the ground, having been hit by their car.
Auckland Juicy Fest: Police assaulted, 12 arrests after ‘several disorder events’
It comes after claims Mongrel Mob spoiled Wellington event.
'Mongrel Mob Fest, not Juicy Fest': Gang violence spoils music festival, dad says
Young dad copped can of beer to the back of the head and witnessed numerous fights.
Collapse of an empire: How a South Island gang boss was brought down from inside
Kurt Bayer reports on the fast rise, and even faster fall, of an underworld kingpin.
Fatal Lower Hutt shooting: Police execute search warrant at gang-linked property
One man was fatally shot at a birthday party, another was left fighting for his life.
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Jarrod Gilbert: How American bikers influenced NZ street gangs
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Gangster’s Paradise: Inside Head Hunters’ luxury overseas trip
Social media posts show gang members living it up in dream destinations.
Hamilton homicide: Woman, 24, charged with assault after man found dead in driveway
A woman has been charged with assault, and police say more charges are likely.
New Māori cop wants to help whānau who have mental health issues
Chanel Ruri joins her two sisters as police officers.
Prison Break: Ex-con's tell-all memoir allegedly barred from NZ prison
The high-profile former prisoner is miffed at the move.
501 reprieve: Kiwi allowed to stay in Oz after police suspected Comanchero gang links
The 24-year-old has been convicted of assault but is striving to be a better person.
Innocent family of ex-Comanchero gang member caught in crossfire of shootings
Khalid Slaimankhel left the motorcycle gang, then his family was targeted in two shootings
Cannabis found in child’s cot during Hawke’s Bay drug raids
Police found $300,000 worth of drugs in raids of large-scale cannabis operation.
Gang motorcycles impounded following alleged 'reckless and intimidating' behaviour
'Reckless' riding results in four motorcycles being impounded by police.
Greazy Dogs gang motorcycles impounded after members flee police
Police executed several search warrants at properties between Cambridge and Kihikihi.
Sixty-two new cops graduate just in time for Christmas cheer
Constable Farheen Ali knows the ins and outs of the police
Editorial: Luxon must keep pressure on over 501 deportees
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17yo murderer took laughing selfie video with bloody knife next to dying stranger
Police later found rap lyrics on the teen's phone in which he bragged about the killing.
Gangs can't claim discounts in court because of way of life - judge
Raiden Wi was jailed for two years and nine months for repeatedly strangling his partner.
Head Hunters open new Auckland gang pad; police arrest two, issue 45 fines
Police say they aggressively monitored Auckland's first new gang pad in 20 years.
'Break that silence': Ariki Rigby detective urges key witnesses to stop the 'secrecy'
Think of Ariki's whānau this Christmas, those who know about her killing are urged.
Gang members attended Stokes Valley birthday celebration where two men were shot
Police are calling for CCTV and dashcam footage of the incident.
Inside the 5-year search for justice after innocent man killed in gang revenge
Two men were shot dead weeks apart in the same second-hand store in Tauranga.
Gang's cash courier avoids jail as judge criticises 501 policy's 'brutal' effects
He found solace in the Comancheros. Now he's been given a second chance.
Whakatāne gang funeral: Police make 15 arrests, seize guns, knives, knuckle duster
Police said 14 of those arrested were gang members or associates.
Gang funeral to be held today; Pressure on police to minimise disruptions to public
A homicide investigation is under way after an alleged gang-related death.