Organised Crime
Three-year pilot of new anti-organised crime structure mooted
The final report from the Ministerial Advisory Group on Organised Crime is delivered today, and it makes for frightening reading.
Advisory group links migrant exploitation to organised crime
Crime syndicates are taking advantage of murky subcontracting arrangements to launder profits from other criminal activities.
Battling the flood of drugs at Auckland Airport
With an increase in drugs coming through Auckland Airport, border officials focus on trying to stop the imports before they reach our shores.
The Gangs Act 2024: What you need to know
Explainer - How will new gang laws, inspired by Australia's, likely play out in New Zealand?
How Covid-19 is impacting organised crime
Underworld investigator Misha Glenny says the Covid-19 pandemic is going to change the nature of the drug-dealing business, working against the big organised crime cartels who traditionally control… Audio
Organised cybercrime is not your average mafia
Research from MSU has identified common attributes of cybercrime networks, revealing how these groups function and work together to cause an estimated $445-600 billion of harm globally per… 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
Comanchero members plead not guilty
Four men arrested after big police raids on the Comanchero Motorcycle Gang can now be named after they denied a raft of charges including money laundering and organised crime. Audio
Police focus on burglaries at expense of other duties, cop says
A police officer has claimed a squad has been shut down as police are being diverted from organised crime to respond to burglaries. But Police Minister Judith Collins says there's no evidence. Audio
Police raids net cash, cars, casino chips
Eighteen people were arrested and cars, casino chips and US cash seized during a major nationwide police operation against an alleged meth ring.
