WorldEcuador extradites notorious drug lord to US amid crime crackdownAdolfo Macias, alias 'Fito', head of 'Los Choneros', faces cocaine and firearms charges.20 Jul 10:20 PM
CrimeAK-47, heroin and explosives: The surprise stash inside former teen killer's homeA bungled vehicle theft led to a possible life sentence after police searched his home.20 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOrganised crime infiltrates airport with alarming ease - inside the rise and fall of a major NZ drug ringExclusive extract from Jared Savage's new book on the new era of gangs in New Zealand. 18 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'My partner just got shot': Woman describes fatal gang shooting Hori Gage was gunned down in front of his children and partner. 15 Jul 07:00 AM
CrimePolice arrest 19 Hells Angels members, 72 charges laidThe Whanganui chapter's president and vice-president are among those arrested.15 Jul 03:26 AM
New Zealand'Execution': Mongrel Mob member gunned down as he sat with partner and kids in car The Crown says Hori Gage was killed after a gang brawl that he had no involvement with. 14 Jul 06:00 AM
Crime'Gonna whack it': Ex-gang member with hitman aspirations finally namedThe conspiracy to kill lasted only 29 hours before it was thwarted by fellow gang members.12 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandMixed verdicts delivered for Tribesmen accused of murdering one of their ownMark 'Shark' Hohua died in June 2022 after a violent assault over money.11 Jul 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Hero’ lawyer who rescued torture victim suspended from practice Jason Yang has been commended for his actions but also suspended from law. 10 Jul 06:03 AM
New ZealandPolice investigate "serious firearms incident" in Chartwell, Hamilton.Police maintain a visible presence as they investigate a serious firearms incident in Chartwell, Hamilton, this evening. Video / NZ HeraldWatch09 Jul 03:47 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldCapture of fugitive drug lord 'Fito' marks major victory for EcuadorFito was found in a luxurious home with a gym and indoor pool on Ecuador's coast.07 Jul 01:14 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand200 dodgy visas granted for businesses linked to Vietnamese cannabis housesInvestigation revealed how Vietnamese crime groups exploited hundreds of migrant workers.05 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A f****** ugly mess': Gang boss' text after fatal hotbox attack on mate of 20 yearsTribesmen Aotearoa president Conway Rapana says he didn't want Mark Hohua to die that day.04 Jul 12:24 AM
New Zealand'Needs to be killed': Gang president allegedly ordered fatal attack on fellow memberAfter nearly three weeks of evidence, counsel have begun delivering closing statements.03 Jul 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFBI sting: Kiwi gang member to face years in US prison, then 70 charges in NZShane Ngakuru, 45, was a key distributor of ANOM network photos secretly controlled by FBI30 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate homicide in ŌtāhuhuA person has suffered critical injuries following an assault at an accommodation block on Beatty Ave in Ōtāhuhu. Video / NZ HeraldWatch29 Jun 04:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland gun shop owner caught in undercover police stingThe gun retailer told the unlicensed buyer to not tell anyone. He was an undercover cop.28 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeMan celebrating prison release got into gang-fuelled bar brawl, landing him back in jailThe fight involved multiple people and four victims, including one who was stabbed.27 Jun 07:00 AM
CrimeMan invited for drinks at Mongols gang pad beaten, forced to sign over uteHe was told to cough up $14k or sign the ute over to the gang. 26 Jun 05:30 AM
WorldEcuador's most-wanted gang leader captured'Fito' escaped custody in Ecuador in early 2024, leading to a months-long manhunt.26 Jun 03:36 AM
New Zealand'I wouldn’t buy Black Power weed': Ex-mobster suffers baton-attack over alleged $25 drug debtTwo Black Power associates went into his home and he was hit around the head with a baton.25 Jun 03:16 AM
Crime'Disturbing and disgusting': Gang member raped teen while she was illThe victim can no longer stand the smell of cigarettes or seeing a white car.24 Jun 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAlleged Auckland drug kingpin hiding in Mexico, police believeAndre James faces new drug charges after skipping NZ before he could be arrested in 2019.19 Jun 06:04 PM
New ZealandPolice warn gangs after major drug operationPolice arrested 20 Greazy Dogs members over alleged meth crimes in Bay of Plenty.18 Jun 06:04 AM
New ZealandEx-Outlaws leader bought guns for protection while on parole, sold meth to pay for themThe convicted drug dealer was a friend of murdered Outlaws president Peter Lui. 18 Jun 06:00 AM
New Zealand'I hate him': Partner of slain Tribesman lays blame for death at president's feetMark 'Shark' Hohua was allegedly killed in a 'hot-box' beating for spending gang funds.18 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandPolice raid Greazy Dogs gang: Claim 'significant blow' with five arrests, $1.5m assets seizedFive members and associates of motorcycle gang charged with meth offences.17 Jun 11:57 PM
CrimeCharge withdrawn in family feud murder caseTensions erupted in the courtroom in April when the shooter pleaded guilty. 17 Jun 10:14 PM
New Zealand'Hot-box' murder: Accused says rival gang bigger issue than patched member's theftDefence counsel says Mark Hohua died after falling on to concrete steps while fleeing.17 Jun 07:00 AM
CrimeTribesmen gang associates on trial for murderThe five men are alleged to have murdered fellow Tribesmen gang member Mark Hohua in June 2022. Video / Belinda FeekWatch16 Jun 07:35 AM
New ZealandTribesmen's alleged 'hotbox' murder after gang member's unauthorised online shoppingMark Hohua, known as Shark, was allegedly beaten to death by fellow gang members in 2022.16 Jun 07:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Militant, paranoid': Comanchero 501 deportee sentenced after record drug bustGang associate kicked out of Australia for arson became truck driver for 613kg drug bust.14 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Insider threat': NZ and Pacific being corrupted by organised crime - expertsExperts recommend a national anti-corruption agency to investigate reports of bribery.09 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeGangster altered ankle bracelet to look like he was at home while running drugs, 3D gunsHe was given mercy after a coordinated prison attack left him with possible brain damage.08 Jun 06:00 AM
