Head Hunters funeral procession
Head Hunters funeral procession briefly slowed traffic north of Foxton. Video / Jenny Benfell
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'No tolerance for unlawful activity' - Police on alert as Head Hunters tangi closes SH1
There is a large police presence in the community as the funeral takes place.
Hundreds gather in Foxton for William 'Bird' Hines' tangi
The Head Hunter was feared and revered by members of New Zealand's gangs. Video / Supplied
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Head Hunter funeral: 'OG' William 'Bird' Hines to be laid to rest near Foxton today
The tangi for the feared and revered Head Hunter starts at 11am.
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Ethicist concerned at racial bias in facial recognition technology
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Police raid several properties in meth ring crackdown
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Police target new location in ongoing hunt for missing teen's body
Police committed to holding those responsible for Mamfredos-Nair’s death to account.
Head Hunters members on their way to largest gang funeral in NZ
Head Hunters gang members are on their way to headquarters in preparation for the largest gang funeral in New Zealand history. Video / NZ Herald
Largest gang funeral in New Zealand history expected as 'OG' Head Hunter dies
Better known as 'Bird', William Hines was feared and revered in the gang world.
On the run: Teen cut off electronic bracelet and vanished after tangi
Kiel Paul was meant to be sentenced on Tuesday. Now there's a warrant for his arrest.
Senior gangster behind popular Auckland gym charged with organised crime
Some of the charges carry a maximum penalty of life in prison.
Pt England gang shooting: Fourth man charged with murder
Charles Pongi died after a shooting on August 5. Three men were charged last week.
Birthday shooting ends in prison for gang member
Mel Petersen stashed a shotgun in his trouser leg during the hunt for rival gang members.
High-profile mobster admits to dealing meth in prison
Poutawa “Puk” Kireka has been in custody for over a year after bashing a good Samaritan.
NZ gangsters caught in Romanian drug raids now on the run
The whereabouts of a patched Hells Angel and a meth cook are unknown after they absconded.
'Very high risk' violent sex offender on the run after cutting off ankle bracelet
Leslie Peter Ross' history includes kidnap, rape and wounding with intent to injure.
Auckland gang shooting: 24-year-old charged with Charles Pongi's murder
The 32-year-old was shot at the Taurima Reserve in August.
Police swarm on Killer Beez, seizing drugs, a firearm and ammunition
Over two days, the police stopped 117 vehicles and impounded five.
Jarrod Gilbert: How banning patches could unintentionally help gangs commit crime
OPINION: National's plan to tackle gangs is remarkably simple. But there are fishhooks.
Jail term 'appropriate' for gang trio who bashed disabled man wearing red
The men, who took part in the attack inside a McDonald's, have failed in their appeal.
New Zealand or Turkey? Police in the dark over ‘NZ’s most wanted man’
The Comancheros head was to be deported from Turkey, but was arrested again in a bust.
'Treat him with absolute respect': Judge warns Mongrel Mob member to leave victim alone
Innocent man was kidnapped, robbed and assaulted by gang members.
'Tackle where it hurts': Police use new search powers in nationwide gang crackdown
Since September, police have invoked newly legislated 'gang conflict warrants'.
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Gang members 'know what happened' to murdered dad
Hori Gage was killed in retaliation for an incident he wasn't even involved in.
Man kidnapped at gunpoint, tied up and driven around in the boot of his own car
Two men with alleged links to Rebels are on trial for kidnapping and shooting at police.
Mongrel Mob 'captain' jailed for KFC attack on rival has sentence overturned, to be retried
Vinnie Herewini attacked a Black Power member with a golf club and took his gang insignia.
Gun stash found shortly after man's conviction for firing crossbow at woman
Police discover weapons amid probe into "straw buyers" with firearms licences.
Global bust: One of Aussie's most wanted criminals with NZ links arrested in Turkey
Aussie, Kiwi criminal allegedly masterminding global drug syndicate arrested.
Banning gang patches in public will do little - Ōpōtiki mayor
David Moore says Nat's planned gang patch policy won't work.