Election 2026 Campaign Diary: How the Mongrel Mob photo furore damages the left
It is the oxygen it uses up on the story, instead of promoting other policies. It is Green…
Election 2026: Chlöe Swarbrick needs more info on Green MP’s Mongrel Mob meeting as Marama Davidson ‘proud’ of engagements
Mongrel Mob lifetime member Harry Tam posted images on social media showing members meeting with Lyndon, a sitting…
Mongrel Mob patches and drugs seized in Kawerau police operation, six arrested
A 29-year-old is due to appear in the Whakatāne District Court on September 18 facing charges including prohibited…
Syd Te Rata gang insignia charge withdrawn over rugby league jersey
Now Te Rata’s lawyer has described the prosecution as “stupid”, “straight out bullying” and “oppressive conduct” by police.…
Notorious Mongrel Mob member Poutawa ‘Puk’ Kireka granted parole after serving less than half his time
This apparent change of attitude, and two years in a special unit which provides psychological therapy for violent…
Mongrel Mob members sentenced for making false statements about Zain Taikato Fox’s death
Now, Beale and Nicholson have been sentenced in the Tauranga District Court; the third man was sentenced for…
Mongrel Mob member Terrence Brown jailed for drive-by shooting on Christmas Day
His target that day was a Black Power gang member and the brother of a man who was…
Operation Highwater: Daughter of late gang-boss Steven Taiatini sentenced for cannabis dealing
On October 22, 2024, police carried out more than 30 search warrants and arrested 28 people connected to…
Former Mongrel Mob president Bill Elers wins court fight to keep Southland gang pad
In a recently released judgment, Justice Christine Gordon discharged the order against the property at Albion St, which…
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…
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,…
Murupara driver who killed Mongrel Mob motorcyclist told 111 operator ‘I hope he dies’
Despite the fact that Faataape was speeding, Judge Bergseng said Tihema was responsible for the crash as he…