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21st birthday double murder: Gangster is hated 'with a passion'
Libya Tamihere was found guilty of murdering two men. Now he has been sentenced.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Seymour to present Eru’s Law petition as mum demands tougher sentences
The petition urges tougher sentences when violent crimes result in death.
Gangster's use of stolen gift cards leads police to drugs and loaded firearms
Head Hunter with more than 125 convictions serving more jail time over drugs and firearms.
Gang associate chatted calmly with businessman before killing him with a single punch
Jay Aranui later told police his victim looked like a good fella but he felt like a fight.
'F****** own it': Angry scenes as trio charged with murder after alleged gang-linked attack
Trio in court after an incident on Hoani St, Christchurch last month.
'Hit them': Mob's plan to fire on mourners at a Black Power tangi thwarted by police
When the tangi of a rival gang member was held in Mob territory, they hatched a plan.
Guns discovered at Auckland Airport with drugs smuggled by corrupt Air NZ staff
Customs found six pistols and 18kg of cocaine in 'unaccompanied luggage' on the carousel.
Police say seven arrests in one night were unrelated to gang gathering
Gang members were not the only focus of Wednesday night for Rotorua police.
Police allege shooter of murdered Auckland courier driver was a 'hitman' from US
Suppressions lifted to reveal new details about death of Tuipulotu Vi in 2024.
The Black Power dad in the stands: How Joseph Tapine turned a tough start into NRL glory
Tapine has won four straight Mal Meninga Medals and twice been Dally M prop of the year.
Gang tangi focus: Police step up presence for BoP funeral procession
Police expect large numbers of gang members travelling from across New Zealand.
Mongrel Mob raid: ‘Chop shop’ cars, guns, drugs, and cash found, police say
Police raided Mongrel Mob-linked properties across Christchurch and North Canterbury.
Gang links, drugs, family violence: The reasons behind hundreds of Kiwis blocked from owning a gun
Since October 30, 2023, police have logged 693 distinct refusals.
'Gangster dude': Corrupt cop jailed for leaking police intel to gang member lover
She exposed an informant and sent gang intelligence from a secure database.
Mongols lose cash and bling as court orders gang assets forfeited
Rings and a gold chain, as well as $68,000 has been taken following police raids.
Head stomped and run over: Attempted murder charge dropped in gang patch attack case
The victim suffered a collapsed lung, ruptured spleen and facial fractures.
Mobster claims seized red, bulldog jersey was his ex-wife's, not gang insignia
After losing a bid to have it returned, he's promised his ex-wife chocolates.
'Much loved': Family mourns man who died after gang-linked Christchurch attack
Police say the clash involved two gangs but was not gang-motivated.
Daily panel: Gang crackdown; domestic flight prices and manu culture
Ryan Bridges and Chelsea Daniels discuss the topical issues of the day.
Black Power member calls for calm, urges rethink in gang debate after deadly Chch shooting
He warns transnational crime groups are increasingly exploiting vulnerable Kiwi youth.
'We need a paradigm shift': Black Power life member on understanding crime
Black Power life member Denis O'Reilly speaks to Michael Morrah on Ryan Bridge TODAY about crime rates and the issues young people are facing.
Person dies in hospital after gang-related Christchurch clash
Three men aged 19, 31 and 40 remain in custody facing serious violence charges.
City Kickboxing coach demands tough coward punch sentences after friend’s death
Fifteen deaths have been linked to coward punches in New Zealand since 2011.
‘Blood vendetta’: Inside the Sydney underworld feud that felled ex-Kiwis star Matt Utai
Competition is hot for the city's $6b annual illicit drug trade
‘Wanted’: Sydney cops seek Matt Utai’s son as shot ex-Kiwis league star fights for life
Four people charged over Matt Utai shooting and other gang-related incidents.
Sydney house shot up in 'payback attack' as ex-Kiwis player Matt Utai undergoes surgery
Video obtained by Australian media outlets shows a hooded gunman firing at a house.
Professional money launderer to forfeit $3.3 million after covert police inquiry
Police seized four luxury cars, along with more than $1.1m in cash and frozen bank funds.
Police make arrest in alleged kidnapping of $3m 'money mule' in kiwifruit tax scam
A 36-year-old appeared in Tauranga District Court charged with wounding and kidnapping.
'One of the main guys': Comancheros treasurer jailed over drug ring
Justice Jonathan Eaton said gang loyalty, not addiction, drove his offending.
Gang member shot by police appears in court, no visible sign of injury
Hone Neal, 40, suffered non-life-threatening injuries when he was shot on Wednesday.