Mongrel Mob
Relapse reports upset gang-based rehab programme
A controversial gang-led drug rehab project funded by seized proceeds of crime was back in the news recently, thanks to headlines that highlighted the proportion of participants relapsing. That… Audio
Relapse reports upset gang-based rehab programme
A controversial gang-led drug rehab project funded by seized proceeds of crime was back in the news recently, thanks to headlines that highlighted the proportion of participants relapsing. That…
AudioAnti-drug Mongrel Mob's man was meth kingpin
In public, the Waikato Mongrel Mob said they were part of the fight against meth. In private, its deputy leader was a dealer.
Money for the mob and hoha over koha
A regional paper’s scoop about $2.75m in public funding for a drug rehabilitation programme with Mongrel Mob connections kicked off a political controversy - and so did $200 koha. Audio
Money for the mob and hoha over koha
A regional paper’s scoop about $2.75m in public funding for a drug rehabilitation programme with Mongrel Mob connections kicked off a political controversy - and so did $200 koha.
AudioThe Panel with Paula Penfold and Louis Houlbrooke
Today, our panelists will be looking at the troubling rise of violence in New Zealand, the governments Mongrel Mob rehab funding and National's new 'demand the debate' billboard campaign. Audio
Senior gang members arrested as police work with FBI in global sting
The net has fallen over several senior gang members today, charged with a myriad of drug and money laundering offences.
Police are calling it the world's most sophisticated law enforcement action… Video, Audio
Tense select committee for National MPs, Mongrel Mob representative
There were fiery clashes at Parliament today, as the Mongrel Mob gave a submission on a proposed firearms control law.
MPs are mulling National MP Simeon Brown's bill which seeks to give police… Audio
Lifting the lid on the rise and rise of organised crime in NZ
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
Savage: new film depicts brutality of New Zealand gang life
New local film Savage follows Danny (Jake Ryan) across three decades of his life, trying to understand the boy who eventually becomes the brutal enforcer of a gang. Porirua-raised writer and director… Video, Audio
From Mongrel Mob to mentor
A young Rangi Pou was on the cusp of adolescence when his father said it was time he become a man and fend for himself. For Pou, that meant growing up on the streets, getting involved in the world of… Audio
Mongrel Mob member gets life for murder
A Mongrel Mob member found guilty of murder yelled "I didn't do that" and "I've been framed" at his sentencing in court on Friday.
Warren Pay was found guilty of murdering 29-year-old Faapaia… Audio
Two arrests after Ruatoria, Taradale shootings
Two people have been arrested following two gang-related shootings in Ruatoria and Taradale over the weekend.
Mongrel Mob and Black Power members fought in Taradale on Sunday, and one man was shot… Audio
Gang brawl in Stokes Valley
The police are speaking with two gangs and doing regular patrols after a brawl at a popular park in Lower Hutt. Stokes Valley locals reported fighting involving patched gang members - believed to be… Audio
Three arrests in police drug operation
Three arrests have been made after police raids on properties in the Eastern Bay of Plenty as part of an operation targeting gang-related drug distribution.
Mongrel Mob members have higher rates of liver damage - study
A study by the University of Otago has found Mongrel Mob members have three times higher rates for liver damage than the general population.
Liver damage three times worse in Mongrel Mob - study
A study by the University of Otago has found Mongrel Mob members have three times higher rates for liver damage than the general population. The research was part of a study into the liver health of… Audio
Gang members take part in health study
Gang members have been taking part in a study at the University of Otago. The research was part of a study into the liver health of gang members and it's found their rate of liver damage is three… Audio
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
Several arrests made in relation to Mongrel Mob homicide
Several arrests have been made in relation to the homicide of Mongrel Mob member Kevin Ratana. Mr Ratana was shot dead in Whanganui last week, his tangi was held Parikino Marae yesterday. The tangi… Audio