Imprisoned gang leader orchestrated hit, but 75yo grandfather was killed instead, jury told
The 75-year-old rugby league stalwart was shot in his home in August 2021.
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'You are the highest chain of command': Mongols gang president jailed
Jim 'JD' Thacker has been sentenced to more than two decades in prison.
Gang funeral sparks increased police presence across parts of Auckland
Police will be deployed around known gang locations in Ellerslie, Ōnehunga and Papatoetoe.
'Manifestly inadequate': Crown to appeal sentence of teen Mobster involved in murder
Home detention is not appropriate given the seriousness of the crime, the Crown stated.
'He never had a bed': Mongols vice president's 'shocking' road to 16 years jail
Hone Ronaki was deported from Australia in October 2018.
The text that sent a Mongols gang member to jail for a long time
The Auckland man was jailed for 14 years and nine months.
Palmerston North still 'on edge' despite arrest amidst gang feud
Police seized several weapons and arrested a man last week.
Act’s pledge to abolish cultural reports are racist and inhumane - law lecturer
Opinion: Cultural reports allow judges to understand more about the accused.
Police seize guns and weapons, make arrest following fatal gang shooting
Guns seized, man arrested as investigation over gang death continues.
Pt England homicide: Inside the gang tensions that led to Head Hunter being shot dead
It was supposed to be a one-on-one challenge but everyone brought guns to the fist fight.
Gangster '666' sentenced for making guns, selling meth and death threats via smuggled prison phone
'Wayniac' said he is ready to reform, but the judge noted he's prospecting for a new gang.
Book looks at history of prison labour
Māori political prisoners had a hand in building early infrastructure.
Jurors shown video of 22yo's fatal stabbing as murder trial begins
Graphic content: The victim, 22, died after he was dumped at Takanini Medical Centre.
Watch: Person violently run down by car in Palmerston North gang brawl
The incident happened less than two days before a Mongrel Mob member was fatally shot.
Police and gang leaders try to defuse tensions after fatal Palmerston North shooting
Mongrel Mob and Black Power leadership are doing their best to contain rising tensions.
Letters: Australia, NZ similarities on crime, gangs, economy
OPINION: Letters on climate change, netball, harbour crossings, and milk prices.
Rebels gang boss made at least $1m dealing drugs but loses lifestyle block, cash, cars, motorcycles
Gang leader forfeits criminal proceeds after police investigation into financial affairs.
Police arrest one, impound motorcycles after gang convoy
A huge convoy is expected this afternoon for the former Auckland chapter head.
Large convoy for Auckland gang funeral
Police have deployed extra staff to monitor a Hells Angels convoy on the Auckland motorway for the funeral of their president, Doug Jay. Video / NZHerald
Gang tensions: Daylight shooting follows violent de-patching, police invoke new powers
A Black Power member was de-patched and had his finger cut off, source says.
Tamaki's march against crime hopes to mobilise 1000-plus
Freedoms NZ leader Brian Tamaki wants to make crime the No.1 election issue
Exclusive: Patched Head Hunter killed in park shooting, new gangland feud fears
The killing of a patched Head Hunter will be seen as a major escalation.
Car dealer who helped ex-Mai FM host launder Comancheros drug money fights prison term
The car dealer's lawyer said he was not aware he was helping the Comancheros.
'Young father' fatally shot in Palmerston North gang-related attack
It's understood there was a related fight at a bar on Friday night.
'A gutsful': The politics over youth crime, the numbers and what would make a difference
Politicians have had a 'gutsful', but is youth offending actually getting worse?
Top scientist posts anti-Govt views on social media
Murry Cave has retained the council's support despite the posts.
Police monitoring as gang members gather for tangi
It comes just a month after a gang tangi closed down Whakatāne.
'He should've come home': The killing of Connor Whitehead
He went to a party and never came home - the full story of a teenager's tragic death.
Man accused of being a 'nark' attacked by Mongrel Mob member with knife
The mobster approached his victim while wielding a knife.
Mike Hosking: $1000 for charity says Kieran McAnulty's wrong, Labour will lose
OPINION: Labour is staring down the barrel of an election night nightmare.
Tamaki: 'I will address the Māori crime reality head-on!'
Freedoms NZ leader Brian Tamaki launches his law and order policy.
'Line in the sand': No ankle bracelet for gang member who had AK-47 on school morning
His gun was 'a recipe for disaster', says judge.
Rob Campbell: Will the big political issue be law and order - or the bigger picture?
OPINION: A law and order focus for the election is too narrow and solves nothing.
Denis O’Reilly: I infiltrated Julian Batchelor’s Stop Co-governance meeting
Gang kaumatua Denis O'Reilly asked a question and got booted out.