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Costa Rica arrests most wanted drug trafficker 'El Diablo'
The US had offered an $860,000 reward for his arrest.
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Comanchero Sergeant at Arms jailed after FBI-led drugs investigation
Dwight Fatu was one of 30 people charged in a bust called Operation Equinox.
How a toxic anti-worming medicine ended up in NZ party drugs
The banned drug can destroy white blood cells in humans, and cause skin tissue death.
Jury returns verdict for woman accused of murdering her patched partner in self-defence
The Crown claimed Margaret Green took a gamble with her partner's life by stabbing him.
'Extraordinary coincidence': Inside the Red Fox murder mystery and why it hit a dead end
Gangs, drugs, alibis, an orange pair of gloves: The twists and turns across four decades.
Head Hunters associate signalled gunman moments before fatal gang shootout
Head Hunter Charles Pongi was killed in the clash at the Pt England reserve.
The story of one of NZ's worst criminals just cleared of a cold case murder
Inside the crimes of James Wilson, the biker killer cleared of the Red Fox Tavern murder.
Two father-son duos separated by prison after record Hells Angels meth plot
Kingpin Brandon Cole had big plans, and he used friends' businesses to achieve them.
From prison to purpose: How a state care abuse survivor is changing young lives in Tokoroa
Joel Richardson turned his life around after years in gangs and prison.
'Betrayal and disloyalty': Man died in back seat of car while mates worked out cover story
Zain Taikato Fox died after an alleged gang attack but his mates said he was hit by a car.
'Like a lost soul': Teen describes woman seen near scene of fatal stabbing
Margaret Green is accused of murdering her partner, a patched gang member, during a fight.
Blood-spattered woman allegedly confessed to killing partner after row
Margaret Green says she stabbed her violent Black Power partner in self-defence.
'Newmarket money lady' forfeits $3.3m after NZ's biggest money laundering case
Cathay Hua will sell her palatial home in St Heliers as part of a deal with the police.
Gangs in prisons: Inside the violent tactic forcing Corrections to adapt
Some inmate violence is ordered by gang bosses to force transfers, Corrections says.
Luck runs out for former Lotto presenter who laundered gold bullion for Comancheros commander
After five years, the entertainer can finally be named following a guilty plea today.
'On left in the swamp is where the gun is': Suicide note led police to alleged murder weapon
The gun used to kill Harley Shrimpton has been a focus in the trial over his death.
Photos hint at fugitive gang leader’s luxury life as global manhunt continues
Iziah Utai is shown in an Emirates business class cabin in photos tagged Middle East.
'Significant risk of a lethal shot': Judge jails twins over daylight shotgun robbery
The blast went through a car window as victims were trying to flee.
‘Cruel, inhumane’ prison placement: Gangster’s mercy bid rejected in 200kg meth scheme
Comanchero Tyson Daniels has been placed in a unit intended for the worst of the worst.
Transtasman gang crackdown: Guns, $150k cash, cars and drugs seized, arrests made
Five people were arrested in NZ during the joint operation by law enforcement agencies.
Mongrel Mob member jailed for sexually assaulting autistic woman in car
Jerome Tekiri was jailed for three years and five months for the assault.
'No wriggle room for the court': High Court rules on gang patch seizures
Two gang members have been told they can't have their confiscated patches back.
Single mums targeted by gangs to be meth dealers as loaded gun found in child's room
Police have arrested 14 people and executed 34 search warrants in a major investigation.
Mobster wanted to avenge brother's death – so he carried out a Christmas Day drive-by shooting
Terrence Brown celebrated with gang signs and a primal roar after firing 10 shots.
Jetskis, motorbikes and caravan seized in near-$5m drug sting
Six people were arrested after raids across Christchurch in Operation Shelby.
Matt Utai shooting: Associate of league star’s fugitive son gunned down in Vietnam
Meanwhile, the alleged getaway driver has been bailed in Sydney.
Ferrari-driving businessman says he was forced to help with record $100m meth plot
Someone close to the freight logistics expert had offered his name to the Comancheros.
How an imprisoned gang boss bought a $3.8m mansion. As well as a bar. And a cafe
Comanchero president in prison worked with accountant to launder drug money.
'Really good mum': Late gang-boss' daughter sentenced for role in drug-supply operation
Monica Taiatini has been sentenced for her part in Operation Highwater.
Identity of ‘revered’ gang member in two of NZ’s biggest drug busts revealed
The Comanchero is serving a life term after importing 200kg of drugs while behind bars.