PoliticsGang patch ban inconsistent with Bill of Rights, passes first readingLabour's spokesman said the party wanted to be constructive about addressing gangs.07 Mar 04:17 AM
KahuKaren Chhour firm on plan to turn offenders' lives aroundChildren's Minister believes boot camps for youth offenders will work.06 Mar 05:39 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandComancheros gang targeted in two-year long drug and money laundering investigationSenior members of the Australian motorcycle gang face organised crime group charges.06 Mar 02:43 AM
KahuPosie Parker nana bashing victim gets support from British singer star and global tennis greatJudith Hobson thanks global celebrities for their worldwide kindness.05 Mar 07:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJarrod Gilbert: What will happen when gang patches are banned?OPINION: 'It’s going to be interesting to see how this plays out.'03 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Tackle why lost men join gangs; guarding the public purseOPINION: 'Disillusioned, bored, aimless young men need a purpose.'02 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPub slaying: Farmer's widow feels a 'sense of closure' as his murderer is releasedMark McCutcheon was stabbed in the heart, then tried to drive away but crashed.01 Mar 05:00 PM
OpinionTough new gang patch laws: Judges will enforce and dispense justice, not the politiciansThe tough new gang laws have been met with scepticism and rejoicing.01 Mar 04:15 PM
PoliticsPolice to coordinate gang liaison efforts in preparation for gang patch banThe Justice Minister accepts the ban will be a challenge to implement.01 Mar 04:07 AM
New ZealandBling seized: Gang member loses his ute, fancy watch and $12,500 diamond ringDylan Stuart has served jail time for dealing methamphetamine and firearms offending.28 Feb 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Bulls***': Former police minister Stuart Nash lets rip against Labour ex-colleaguesNash says Chris Hipkins should have approved gang asset seizures under $30,00026 Feb 07:38 PM
LifestyleFashion crime? The problem with the gang patch banIs there a precedent for policing clothes?26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandStuart Nash claims Labour Cabinet blocked his efforts for harsher gang policiesFormer Police Minister wants laws targeting gang assets to go further.26 Feb 04:21 AM
New ZealandMurder victim said he'd be 'dead tomorrow' after testifying against Mongrel Mob bossThe Crown and defence are closing their case in the Eli Johnson murder trial.26 Feb 03:09 AM
KahuGang patch crackdown a ‘waste of time and energy’Social worker says gang patch law is waste of time25 Feb 09:30 PM
New Zealand'Political gimmick': Law expert sceptical Govt's hardline gang legislation will workThe proposed legislation was modelled on a similar law passed in Western Australia.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'The wardrobe police': Labour rips into Govt's gang crackdown plansPaul Goldsmith and Mark Mitchell made the announcement.25 Feb 02:47 AM
New ZealandIs a patched Head Hunter a suitable person to work as a security guard?A man was given the choice to trade in his gang patch for a security licence.23 Feb 10:30 PM
New ZealandCoroner names Christopher Taukiri as man shot by police near MatamataTaukiri allegedly pulled a gun on police and another person. His funeral was on Tuesday.23 Feb 04:12 AM
Crime'A real threat to the community': Brothers jailed who shot and killed rival's motherThe bullet was intended for the victim's son.23 Feb 03:52 AM
New ZealandMotorbikes seized as gang members gather for tangi of man shot by policePaeroa residents could expect delays on the roads today.20 Feb 01:46 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGang leader in Comancheros' 'inner circle' kicked out of NZAustralia has deported thousands of criminals to NZ, now we've finally sent one back.17 Feb 04:00 PM
CrimeSelf-identified Tongan selfie killer targeted Samoans while stabbing strangersHe filmed himself laughing as he posed with the bloody murder weapon next to a victim.14 Feb 10:54 PM
New Zealand'Against his will': Mum says son was ‘forced’ to testify against Mongrel Mob boss'He would stay up all night making sure no one was coming,' victim's mum tells trial.14 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan's last words after being stabbed for allegedly testifying against gang bossThe crown says Eli Johnson paid the ultimate price for testifying against the Mongrel Mob.13 Feb 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Feared for his life': Gang member robbed man after being out of jail for just a weekHagen Henare had earlier been involved in kidnapping a woman for a gang boss.13 Feb 03:00 AM
CrimeMelbourne Hells Angels boss turned 501 jailed for Auckland murderHe sparked a seven-hour standoff in which police rescued his barricaded family.09 Feb 10:07 PM
New Zealand'This is huge': Gail Maney granted appeal hearing to fight ‘Gone Fishing’ convictionGail Maney spent 15 years in prison for ordering the murder of Deane Fuller-Sandys.09 Feb 03:16 AM
New ZealandChummy texts between top cop Andrew Coster and new police minister revealedNational's tough-on-crime stance had the Police Commissioner's job in the spotlight.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Gangs are not above the law' - Govt set to announce details on gang patch ban"The gangs are not above the law," Police Minister Mark Mitchell said.08 Feb 03:28 AM
New ZealandKing Cobras gang members plead guilty to vicious attack outside gay barOne of the victims suffered a fractured skull in the attack outside a gay bar.08 Feb 12:20 AM
New ZealandMan on $100k meth shopping spree used child's sickness to dodge Covid checkpointsLittle did he know, police had placed a listening device in one of his associate's homes.05 Feb 04:30 AM
New Zealand‘Intense drive for violence’: Corrections concerned about Filthy Few gangsterCorrections wants to monitor David Stephenson closely now he's back in the community.04 Feb 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGun shop owner accused of illegal sales ‘fears for safety’, tries to keep name secretThe dealer was also charged with possession of banned firearms including an AK-47 rifle.03 Feb 04:00 PM