Auckland’s Tour De Hoods bike ride leader rejects gang label
After the recent ride in West Auckland, police arrested four people and issued 53 infringement notices. Police said…
Andrew Maaka cold case: Family remember him outside of gang – ‘Wasn’t an angel but wasn’t a devil in disguise either’
“We never judged him. We still hold a lot of love, sincerity and warmth for him.” Maaka had…
David Sandford used firearms licence to buy guns for dad, who gave them to gang associate
Sandford became the holder of a standard New Zealand firearms licence in 2019 when he was 16. His…
Hawke’s Bay gang crackdown: Nine arrested, 17 guns and drugs seized
A further nine people had been arrested and face a range of charges, including drug dealing and firearms…
Tonga radio journalist allegedly threatened at gunpoint after Comancheros gang report
He was deported to Tonga in 2022 because of a significant criminal history that included weapons offences and…
How the Killer Beez gang ‘insider’ at DHL Express was exposed in a 265kg drug bust during Operation Papyrus
“Insider threats embedded within industries that work across New Zealand’s borders remain a key concern for authorities.” Most…
Former Black Power member Daniel Tewini Ngatai claims change since gang shootings
The courtroom was filled with Ngatai’s family as well as his recovery “brothers” – former gang members from…
Cold case solved as Erueti Wirihana pleads guilty to Hastings manslaughter of Eddie Peters
That phone call, recorded by prison authorities, was obtained by police under a court order. It ended with…
Former Mongrel Mob boss fights Crown’s bid to seize Mataura ‘gang pad’
The Crown is seeking forfeiture of the Albion St property. A restraining order made against it under the…
Five Greazy Dogs MC members on trial in Tauranga over alleged attack on Mongols in Mount Maunganui
Punches were thrown and, in a video taken on a cellphone at the time, voices could be heard…
Tauranga Mongrel Mob member James Te Whata convicted for wearing gang insignia while driving
The new Gangs Act law makes it an offence for any person to knowingly, and without reasonable excuse,…
Gang member records rap lyrics for songs while behind bars serving drug sentence
He has featured in five music videos posted to YouTube over the past six months, each with at…