Gangs
Driver won't be charged over Mongrel Mob deaths
No charges will be laid in relation to the Mohaka River crash near Wairoa which killed three Mongrel Mob members last November, police say.
Massive weapons haul found in Takanini
The Police Minister says she is open to holding an inquiry into guns, after a massive haul of weapons was found in a drug operation. Audio
Police gather in Nelson for annual gang poker run
A heavy police presence was expected in Nelson this weekend for an annual motorcycle gang poker run. Participants in the event, staged by the Prospects 81 of Nelson, ride around...
Government's gang crackdown - will it work?
The Government's new crackdown on gangs, including a new gang intelligence centre to be set up at Police national headquarters to collect information on gang activities and family trees. Also, the… Audio
Govt's proposal to tackle gang culture
Can children of gang members be kept from following in their parent's footsteps? Audio
Collins: New Gang Intelligence Centre will reduce gang harm
The Police Minister says a new multi-pronged attack on gangs is intended to stop the children of gang members following in the path of their parents. Audio
Govt push to stop cycle of gang life
New policies on gangs aim to stop the children of gang members following the actions of their parents, says Police Minister Judith Collins.
Government pushing ahead with gangs crackdown
The government has launched a new Gang Intelligence Centre, designed to crack down on gangs. Social Development Minister Anne Tolley joined Checkpoint. Audio
Harsher gun laws considered to tackle gang violence
Gang experts are questioning the figures behind a bid to crack down on gun violence, which could include harsher gun laws.
First test for rugby gang patch ban
The first test for Northland Rugby's gang patch ban is looming, with the man behind it, rugby league great Graham Lowe, believing it will hold. Audio
How much influence does Australian have on us?
Professor Stephen Hoadley discusses our relationship with Australia specifically on the immigration front. Audio
Police apologise to gang researcher
The police have apologised to a leading gang researcher after they blocked him from getting basic data. Audio
Leading gang researcher gets apology from police
A leading researcher has had an apology from the police, after they denied him access to basic data because of his links with gangs. Audio
Car might hold clues into fatal crash
A blue car which police have been looking for in connection with a crash that killed three Mongrel Mob members has been found.
Gang leader calls for calm after crash
A gang leader is putting out a call to Mongrel Mob and Black Power members to keep the peace, after a car crash killed three Mongrel Mob members. Audio
Car retrieved after fatal Mohaka River crash
An Air Force helicopter has successfully hoisted a car that plunged down a bank into the Mohaka River, killing three Mongrel Mob members. Audio
Australian gang culture influenced by NZ counterparts
Victoria Police Detective Superintendent Patrick Boyle has spoken to 43 police officers, including one from New Zealand and one from the UK about their direct dealings with gang members in Melbourne… Audio
Maori and Pacific Island men taking gangster stories to Oz
Maori and Pacific Island young men visiting this country from Australia are taking gangster stories back with them and making the street gangs there worse. Audio
Gangs running windscreen washer operations in Christchurch
The police say a growing number of windscreen washers at Christchurch intersections are being run by gangs and they want authority from the city council to seize their gear and prosecute them. Audio
Man who killed Connor Morris admits swinging a sickle
The man who killed a gang member's son has recounted the moment he closed his eyes and swung a sickle at him, in order to protect his younger brother. Audio