Gangs and guns: New police squad to target illegal firearms
Likes of gun "shopping", conversion, DIY to be probed by new Firearms Investigation Team.
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Watch: Big crowds bid farewell to slain gang leader in Napier
A funeral for Peter Lui was held at Napier's War Memorial Centre.
Ex-Mob member found with guns says he's left gang life behind
Boycee Karetu told the court he was holding on to the weapons for friends.
Cops refuse high-risk callouts as violence escalates
The proliferation of firearms and a general increase in aggression has cops worried.
Top cop Andrew Coster on the slings and arrows of his first year
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster on being woke, policing in Covid and his hardest days.
Gangs and guns: Police crackdown 'racist', Mongrel Mob tells MPs
'You're questioning my integrity': fiery exchanges at select committee this morning
Man who died fleeing police once stabbed teen to death
Bunyan was jailed for six years after being found guilty of the teen's manslaughter.
Third generation in NZ's gang scene: Woman's escape from cycle of violence
"This lifestyle, it's intergenerational," says survivor who's managed to break the chain.
Kerre McIvor: Time Govt stops hiding behind Covid and tackles issues fuelling violence
OPINION: Govt needs to tackle the issues it said it would resolve if it was elected.
Gang members sentenced for 'cold-hearted, execution-style killing'
Killers were hunting rival gang members. But the unarmed man they killed was not one.
Top cop blames gang tensions, 501 deportees for surging gun violence
Australian deportees are partially responsible for worsening use of violence and guns.
Gisborne Police investigating kidnapping linked to Mongrel Mob tangi
Police are appealing for any information related to the kidnapping incident.
'Deplorable': NZ politicians lash out after Australia 'trash' comments on deportees
'Peter Dutton's comments only serve to trash his own reputation' - Nanaia Mahuta.
Murderer to walk free: Parole granted, killer 'focused on his future'
Murderer Timothy Taylor is to be released on parole 21 years after killing Lisa Blakie
Gangs and guns bill is flawed - Police Association
The 501 deportees are of particular concern, says the Police Association.
Prison within a prison: Secret $3m unit to hold Christchurch mosque shooter
Mosque shooter and two violent criminals are locked up in a "prison within a prison".
Injuries follow Hastings crash and gang disorder
A witness said police stopped traffic for about 10 minutes.
Gang member arrested after bikies roar through city
Eighteen vehicles pulled from the road and five licences suspended.
Huge police presence at bikie gang rally in Northcote
An observer says there are between 25 and 30 police vehicles in the street.
Drugs and gangs: Problems revealed as more children put in emergency housing
'Motels are no places for children,' a local social support advocate says.
'It's visible and causes harm to communities': Police on gang violence
New operation to target firearms had one of the first big wins in Hawke's Bay this week.
Brother of Kiwi murderer Lionel Patea bashed behind bars
Brother of Tara Brown's killer has been attacked by a prison gang over drugs in Australia.
Crackdown: Police to strip gang members of gun licences
Police want to test "fit and proper" criteria as 12 people on gang list hold gun licence.
The changing face of gangs in Hawke's Bay: More patches, more players, fewer crimes
The fight to own Hawke's Bay's methamphetamine market is on.
Killer Beez patched member jailed for 7 years for teen-sex offending
Sex offences committed by a Rotorua serial criminal is "just gang life", he claims.
Exclusive: New police blitz to target gangs and guns
Gang turf war and gun violence leads police to launch nationwide operation on firearms.
'Meth easier to buy than milk' - Emails to NZ's top cop led to downfall of Mob boss
Tired of the gang running the town, a constable wrote directly to the Police Commissioner.
Nomads gang killing: Jailed for fatal 'hiding'
Shayne 'Smiley' Heappey had ignored repeated requests to settle a gang debt.
Gang accused in attempted murder trial claims 'mistaken identity'
A Black Power gang member from Whakatane is defending an attempted murder charge.
Firearm, drugs, cash seized and gang member arrested
A gang member has been arrested in western Waikato following a police operation.
Mongrel Mob bikers warned by ferry bosses: Be good
Mighty Mongrel Mob Barbarian MC came from around NZ to gather in Christchurch.
Mob descends on Queenstown while cops probe assault
Police probe brutal one-punch assault outside Christchurch bar.
Wanted: 'Dangerous' Mongols gang member on the run from authorities
Police renew appeal for 'dangerous' Mongols gang member.
Mongrel Mob gang descends on Christchurch
Police say they are aware of the gang's gathering.