Gangs
Cousins jailed for life for murder linked to Comancheros gang
Fisilau Tapaevalu and Mesui Tufui have been jailed for their roles in an execution-style murder linked to the Comancheros gang. Video, Audio
Three Minutes Max: Tommy Kapai Wilson on uplifting babies from their mothers
Short, succinct opinions from New Zealanders on subjects of their choice. Tommy Wilson from the Te Tuinga Whanau Suport Services Trust on the issue of babies being uplifted from their mothers and why… Audio
Head Hunters gang headquarters sprayed with bullets
Aucklanders living near the Fight Club gym - the Head Hunters gang's base in Mt Wellington - say they heard a car screeching off shortly after a rally of gunfire early this morning. Audio
Otara police tell community to call out bad behaviour after shootings, gang violence
The police are telling a South Auckland community recently plagued by shootings and gang violence they should stand up and call out bad behaviour. Audio
Economic boost key to solving Ōtara's violence issue - advocates
The Ōtara community in Auckland says more police officers on the ground isn't the only solution to the increasing violence in the area.
Gang members in prisons 'create violence, fear', report finds
Newly released reports into three New Zealand prisons show the ongoing challenges of managing gang-affiliated inmates, staffing levels and keeping prisons clean.
Gang family children study for police career: 'I want to go the other way'
Children of Kawerau's entrenched gang families are seeking futures in the police thanks to an unconventional programme at the local high school.
Children of Kawerau's established gang families seek futures in the Police
Children of Kawerau's established gang families are seeking futures in the Police, thanks to an unconventional programme at the local high school. Video, Audio
Rogue Defence Force guns
Semi-automatic guns sold by the Defence Force ages ago being used by gangs. Audio
Prisoner has six years added to sentence for attack behind bars
Samuel Junior Hutchins, who was one of three gang members who took part in a revenge gang-hit on a prison officer, has had over six years added to his sentence. Edward Gay reports. Video, Audio
Two arrests over hospital shooting
Police have arrested two people in relation to a shooting incident at Taranaki Base Hospital, after raiding the headquarters of the Highway 61 gang in Waitara and seizing firearms and vehicles.
Whanganui gang shooting: Peace talks begin
Peace talks between the Black Power gang and community leaders in Whanganui have begun. They come just a day after the tangi of gunned down Mongrel Mob member Kevin Ratana, who was shot outside a home… Audio
Mongrel Mob members converge in Whanganui for funeral
Hundreds of gang members have farewelled Mongrel Mob member Kevin Ratana who was shot and killed in Whanganui last week. Video, Audio
Govt must understand gang culture to fix prison problems - advocates
A Black Power member is telling the government it must work with gangs and get to grips with gang culture if it has any chance of cutting the number of Maori in jail. More than half of the prison… Audio
Whanganui shooting a 'one-off event' says mayor
A large police manhunt is underway in Whanganui after a gang-related shooting left a man dead.
Tattoo gun smuggled into prison, used on Mongrel Mob members
The Government has come under fire after footage emerged of a Mongrel Mob member getting tattooed in Rimutaka Prison. Corrections is now carrying out a review, but questions remain about how it was… Video, Audio
Gangs to blame for recent Waikato killings - police
Police say gangs are to blame for three homicides in the Waikato region in the past three weeks. Robert Nelson was shot and killed in a Hamilton home on July 8. Last week Wayne Noda was found dead… Audio
'Gangs are changing... We should too'
Opinion - There are a number of words you could use to describe the Mongrel Mob, but believe it or not the best one right now might be 'change', writes Jarrod Gilbert.
Insight: Future of Gangs
As more New Zealanders are initiated into gangs, Philippa Tolley asks, what future lies ahead for those in them and those dealing with the fall out. Video, Audio
Inside a Mongrel Mob patching ceremony
As part of an investigation into where gangs are heading in New Zealand, RNZ's Insight programme was allowed the first media recording of a Mongrel Mob patching ceremony. Video, Audio
