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One person in critical condition after alleged stabbing
Police have launched an investigation after a man was stabbed in Glen Innes. Video / NZ Herald
The Crown looks to confiscate a Mongrel Mob gang pad where 'tortuous' beatings took place
The 'symbolic' gang headquarters in Mataura was the scene of several 'prolonged' beatings.
Homicide investigation after man stabbed in Auckland's Mt Wellington
The man died in Auckland City Hospital after arriving with stab wounds.
'Where's the dosh?': Two violent home invasions in one night by group demanding cash
Shayne Kavanaugh has been jailed for his role in the gang associates' brutal break-ins.
Cop illegally used police database to get info on mate’s Comancheros associate brother
Her lawyer said she had made a 'terrible blunder for no gain to herself'.
Alleged Kiwi drug kingpin 'El Diablo' arrested in Mexico after DEA investigation
Andre Francis James, known as 'El Diablo', is also wanted in NZ for drug trafficking.
Judge shows mercy after recidivist robber expresses wish to remove gang face tattoo
Shontayne Solomon waited in his car as bandits carried out a violent robbery.
Pain into purpose: Mother launches petition after son's shooting death
Eru was 29 with a partner, two children, and four brothers - including a twin.
'Frenzied': Gang member stomped on inmate in pack attack while on remand for murder
The 39-year-old delivered five kicks or stomps to the victim's head in Rimutaka Prison.
Senior Auckland detective under investigation after objectionable material found on work devices
The alleged discovery follows an audit launched in the wake of the Jevon McSkimming scandal.
Senior detective under investigation over alleged objectionable material
The veteran is one of three staff under criminal investigation following a police audit.
Alleged Maketū Mongrel Mob president among 12 facing murder charge
Some of the men charged with the murder of Zain Taikato Fox in Maketū can now be named.
‘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.
Head Hunters trio guilty of executing teen, hiding body in pre-dug grave
Prosecutors said the victim was killed over 1kg of meth.
Denis O'Reilly: Time to fight the good fight after Wairoa boxing night cancelled
OPINION: The police's apprehension is based on reality, and that reality needs to stop.
Head Hunter admits burying teen's body; denies luring him to double-cross execution
A digger was used to conceal Jayden Mamfredos' body 3m underground.
‘Gutted’: Police cancel boxing event to prevent gang tension in crowd
Mongrel Mob and Black Power watching boxing together could 'escalate', cops say.
New gun laws revealed: Act fails to find coalition support for wider access to military-style semi-automatics
Act MP Nicole McKee fails to find coalition support for greater access for MSSAs.
Two crashes linked to ex-gang boss' tangi, police denounce 'hoha' behaviour
Police say one crash involved a motorcyclist failing to stop and then hitting a ute.
'Scourge on our society': Government unveils major meth action plan
Security agencies will band together to find drugs, fight cartels – and heal communities.
'Defies belief': Comancheros member blamed masked intruders for his partner's brutal beating
A judge has nixed Mormon Fa’alogo’s miscarriage of justice claim.
'Disappointing': Police arrest five after tangi for ex-gang boss Jeffrey Gear
Gear led the Filthy Few for a decade, but left and turned his life around in 2021.
Inside 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.
Fatal sleep-out robbery: Man shot in the head for $5 and a bag of meth
Damon O’Rourke was murdered during a robbery by two men wearing Nomad gang patches.
Double 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.
Killer Beez murderer's reform efforts set back after punching out prison officer
He had been aiming for 'low risk' status but 'lost control' while arguing with a guard.
'Creating chaos': Facebook bike stunt video lands Black Power gangster in court
The rider was also involved in a fight between two chapters of Black Power.
'Rough them up': Gang fears, rent feud and a killing at Mt Wellington townhouse
Property manager said she never discussed the actor doing anything unlawful or violent.
'Anything I can do to help,' defendant told victim's mum after alleged murder
The Crown says Head Hunters prospect Matthew Snaylam lured his friend to a pre-dug grave.