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Auckland gang shootings: Police investigating suspicious fire at home

House fire one of two overnight police are treating as suspicious.

Auckland gang shootings: Seven arrested, guns and ammunition recovered

There's "no tolerance for this brazen violence" and enforcement will continue, police say.

501 deportee: Let me run a bar; Mayoral hopeful Leo Molloy 'proud' to support bid

Police allege 501 is a gang associate, but club owner says he's turned his life around.

Focus: Gang feud explodes across Auckland with over a dozen shootings

A gang feud has spilled into Auckland suburbs, with police attending at least a dozen incidents in recent days involving firearms. Video / NZ Herald

Raised by the Mob: Judge cites upbringing, declines max sentence for brutal attack

After a violent childhood, Zacquirin Tikena-Stuchbery grew up to inflict pain on others.

Rāhui against gun violence declared in Kaikohe

There was a large turnout this morning for a march through Kaikohe to take a stand against gun violence. Video / Northern Advocate

Focus Morning Bulletin: 27 May, 2022

How community leaders hope to curb the issue of recent drive-by shootings, the PM delivers her Harvard Commencement speech and why first home buyers need to be cautious in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Rāhui against gang violence declared in Kaikohe

More than 150 people marched against gun and gang violence in Kaikohe.

Long-standing gang rivalry blamed for crime in Auckland, Far North

Police say 'the genie is out of the bottle' in terms of firearms in the community.

Head Hunters MC 'standover': Man hospitalised after alleged drug debt recovery

Three men in court after yesterday's incident.

Focus Morning Bulletin: 25 May, 2022

A night of gang feud shootings across Auckland, OCR set for a record high and PM Ardern kicks off her US trip in the latest New Zealand Herald Headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Auckland shootings: Mayoral candidates respond

'This is not the country and the city we all want,' - Heart of the City's Viv Beck.

Police examining scene after gang house shooting in Red Hill

The house was reportedly "peppered with bullet holes".

'Desperate situation': Synthetic cannabis dealing leads to death

The dealer had lost his job and was desperate for money to keep his household afloat.

Black Power members storm Whakatane streets

Black Power members have driven through the central streets of Whakatane as part of a procession following a tangi for a senior member. Video / Supplied

Loaded gun allegedly found in Head Hunter's luggage at Auckland airport

Gang member arrested in airport after 20th anniversary party for influential chapter.

'A knife I can deal with but a gun I can't stop': Former cop speaks out

A West Auckland cop who just left the force reveals the reality of policing.

Fran O'Sullivan: City streets in urgent need of a crime clean-up

As NZ reopens, Auckland CBD should be something special — not somewhere scary.