New ZealandAlleged Maketū Mongrel Mob president among 12 facing murder chargeSome of the men charged with the murder of Zain Taikato Fox in Maketū can now be named.21 Nov 05:05 AM
New Zealand‘We thought we’d die’: Family relive horror as gang member breaks into their home The terrified family hid their two daughters, aged 15 and 12, in a cupboard.21 Nov 04:00 AM
CrimeHead Hunters trio guilty of executing teen, hiding body in pre-dug graveProsecutors said the victim was killed over 1kg of meth.19 Nov 02:23 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDenis O'Reilly: Time to fight the good fight after Wairoa boxing night cancelledOPINION: The police's apprehension is based on reality, and that reality needs to stop.18 Nov 05:00 PM
CrimeHead Hunter admits burying teen's body; denies luring him to double-cross executionA digger was used to conceal Jayden Mamfredos' body 3m underground. 14 Nov 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘Gutted’: Police cancel boxing event to prevent gang tension in crowdMongrel Mob and Black Power watching boxing together could 'escalate', cops say.12 Nov 12:58 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNew gun laws revealed: Act fails to find coalition support for wider access to military-style semi-automaticsAct MP Nicole McKee fails to find coalition support for greater access for MSSAs.10 Nov 10:40 PM
New ZealandTwo crashes linked to ex-gang boss' tangi, police denounce 'hoha' behaviourPolice say one crash involved a motorcyclist failing to stop and then hitting a ute.10 Nov 07:07 PM
Politics'Scourge on our society': Government unveils major meth action planSecurity agencies will band together to find drugs, fight cartels – and heal communities.09 Nov 01:19 AM
Crime'Defies belief': Comancheros member blamed masked intruders for his partner's brutal beatingA judge has nixed Mormon Fa’alogo’s miscarriage of justice claim.08 Nov 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Disappointing': Police arrest five after tangi for ex-gang boss Jeffrey GearGear led the Filthy Few for a decade, but left and turned his life around in 2021.06 Nov 02:35 AM
New ZealandInside the shooting of Charles Pongi: Four FITUS gang members sentenced for murder It was supposed to be a one-on-one fight at a suburban park. Then the guns came out.04 Nov 10:50 PM
New ZealandFatal sleep-out robbery: Man shot in the head for $5 and a bag of methDamon O’Rourke was murdered during a robbery by two men wearing Nomad gang patches. 03 Nov 05:00 AM
CrimeDouble stabbing followed gang member being told he couldn't smoke meth at property But Ernest Albert claimed he was being set up because he was trying to leave the gang.02 Nov 02:00 AM
CrimeKiller Beez murderer's reform efforts set back after punching out prison officerHe had been aiming for 'low risk' status but 'lost control' while arguing with a guard.01 Nov 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Creating chaos': Facebook bike stunt video lands Black Power gangster in courtThe rider was also involved in a fight between two chapters of Black Power. 01 Nov 01:02 AM
Auckland'Rough them up': Gang fears, rent feud and a killing at Mt Wellington townhouseProperty manager said she never discussed the actor doing anything unlawful or violent.29 Oct 07:00 PM
Crime'Anything I can do to help,' defendant told victim's mum after alleged murderThe Crown says Head Hunters prospect Matthew Snaylam lured his friend to a pre-dug grave.29 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJared SavageJared Savage: It's not sexy, but expert blueprint on organised crime is a 'no-brainer' ANALYSIS: This will be more effective than the gang-patch ban.28 Oct 04:00 PM
Crime'Double-crossed': Grave was already dug for teen in mafia-like 'hit', jury toldThree Head Hunters-affiliated defendants allegedly lured him to a 3m-deep hole. 28 Oct 04:55 AM
WorldBelgium is becoming a narco-state, warns judgeA judge in Antwerp says drug cartels now rival police for control of Belgium.27 Oct 09:49 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimeMongrel Mob killer stabbed stranger at 16; now he's stabbed again in prisonKayleb Renata claimed carrying a shank in prison was necessary for protection.26 Oct 11:00 PM
Crime501 deportee’s isolation blamed for fatal shooting of crowbar-wielding victimMatthew Lemalu fired his gun at Anthony Rangi as he advanced with a crowbar in hand.26 Oct 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPolice officer leaked intel to gang member boyfriend, faces potential jail timeThe rookie constable had a secret relationship with a member of the Killer Beez25 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I'm genuinely sorry': Gangster's jailhouse apology for motorcycle crash that killed coupleWhen Mark Kimber closes his eyes, he sees Karen Boucher's face.24 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGang members say illegal raffle was to fund kids' Rainbow's End visitPrizes on offer in the draw included a 2005 V-Rod motorcycle or $10,000 cash.23 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandPolice to appeal rulings returning confiscated gang patchesJudge Bruce Davidson cited earlier cases in returning Syd Te Rata’s patch.22 Oct 07:02 PM
WorldEx-yakuza Mako Nishimura helps former gangsters rebuild livesNishimura, 58, once a rare female yakuza, leads a group helping ex-gangsters reintegrate.22 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Cold-blooded and callous’: Teen killer loses final appeal over gang shootingTe Tomo's lawyer argued youth and low IQ affected how he reacted under pressure.20 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand'A life not yours to take': Partner of 'hotboxed' gang member faces killersTribesmen member Mark Hohua was murdered for spending the gang's money without permission.17 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandTeen gang associate who murdered man over hat colour argues his age should prevent life sentenceKayleb Renata was 16 when he fatally stabbed Jamaine Wharton at a 21st birthday party.15 Oct 04:58 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandUS Marshals offer reward for capture of Kiwi criminal in 400kg drug plotMarc Patrick Johnson, 59, is on the run after escaping a DEA undercover sting in Romania.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo gang tangi convoys to be monitored by police in Hawke’s BayExtra patrols are on Hawke’s Bay roads as two gang tangi draw large crowds.12 Oct 08:06 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJared SavageSix things New Zealand can do to fight organised crime – before it’s too lateOrganised crime is the top threat to NZ's national security. Here's what needs to be done.12 Oct 04:00 PM
