Jared Savage

NZ Herald investigative reporter Jared Savage has for years been exploring the country's growing underbelly of organised crime and violent gangs, and joins Emile Donovan. Audio

The new specialised National Gang Unit is being described as the same policing with a different name. Audio

Why is gang membership growing and how are gangs changing? Most recent figures from the police Gang Harm Insights Centre suggests there are 8900 gang members in New Zealand. This compares with 10,700… Audio

On August 16, 1980, 6 year-old Alicia O’Reilly was found dead in her bed, in the room she shared with her 8-year-old sister. For years the case has gone unsolved, but police are currently following up… Audio

What started out as a seemingly straightforward but tragic homicide story for investigative journalist Jared Savage turned into a heart-breaking exposé that changed his reporting and view of the… Audio

Jared Savage and Steve Braunias explore the art of crime writing in Aotearoa. Rob Kidd chairs this highlight of 2021's Dunedin Writers & Readers Festival. Audio

In his new book, Gangland, investigative reporter Jared Savage explores the country's growing underbelly of organised crime and violent gangs, paying particular attention to the constantly-growing… Audio

Auckland police are currently re-investigating the case of the rape and murder of six-year-old Alicia O'Reilly 40 years ago. Audio

Tauranga is one of the fastest growing areas of New Zealand but with that is growing gang war and a massive rates hike. Audio

New Zealand's demand for meth is rampant - and organised crime gangs are stepping up their efforts to get it into the country. Audio

Australia looks likely to toughen up even further on its deportation of New Zealanders who've committed minor crimes. But once they're "home" - the problems get worse.  Audio