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9 hours ago | 
nzherald.co.nz | Jared Savage
Former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming is under criminal investigation by the police, and the Independent Police Conduct Authority over allegations of misconduct. Photo / Mark MitchellSome of the highest-ranking police officers in New Zealand will be interviewed as part of dual investigations by the independent police watchdog into allegations of misconduct by former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming.
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1 day ago | 
nzherald.co.nz | Jared Savage
Gangs are responsible for one-in-three methamphetamine sales, with higher control in the South Island, Northland, and East Coast. The Massey University survey found 33% of meth users bought from gang members, with dominance in regions like Southland and Gisborne. Social media and messaging apps are increasingly used for drug purchases, particularly for cannabis and MDMA.
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2 days ago | 
nzherald.co.nz | Jared Savage
Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming resigned suddenly on Monday after being confronted with 'very serious' allegations. Photo / Mark MitchellThe pornography allegedly found on the work computer of New Zealand’s second most powerful police officer is being investigated as potential objectionable material, the Herald understands.
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3 days ago | 
nzherald.co.nz | Jared Savage
Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming has resigned after allegations of a 'very serious nature' came to light. The Herald understands that pornographic material was found on a work computer. Photo / Mark MitchellThe second most powerful police officer in the country resigned after pornographic material was allegedly found on his work computer, the Herald understands.
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1 week ago | 
nzherald.co.nz | Jared Savage
Cabinet Minister Casey Costello established an expert group in February to give advice on how government agencies can work better to combat organised crime. The group’s first report said New Zealand was ‘losing the fight’ against organised crime and urged the Government to take bold steps. The second report was released today and focuses on stopping the money flows to organised crime groups, both here and overseas.
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1 week ago | 
nzherald.co.nz | Jared Savage
A high-ranking gang member was arrested by police waiting at the Auckland International Airport when he returned to New Zealand to attend a funeral. He has been charged with importing and supplying a Class-A drug, money laundering, and participating in an organised criminal group. He has been granted interim name suppression until his next court appearance in August.
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2 weeks ago | 
nzherald.co.nz | Jared Savage
Killer Beez founder Josh Masters at a police checkpoint in Ramarama in 2022. He now rides a quad bike having been shot and partially paralysed by his former friend, Tribesmen gang member Okusitino Tae, inset. Senior tribesmen member Okusitino Tae, who shot his former friend Josh Masters in 2019, has been released from prison. Tae’s release comes with strict conditions, including an overnight curfew, drug and alcohol testing, and electronic monitoring.
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3 weeks ago | 
nzherald.co.nz | Jared Savage |Craig Kapitan
Texas Doctor (inset) was sitting in his parked car on Penrose Rd, Mt Wellington when he was shot by Sione Tupou (left) in July 2024 as part of a long-running family feud. Photo / NZME compositeRebels MC member Texas Jack Doctor was shot twice at close range while parked outside a block of shops in Mt Wellington. Patched Head Hunter Sione Tupou has now pleaded guilty to murder and will be sentenced in August. The shooting was preceded by at least five incidents of violence between their families.
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1 month ago | 
nzherald.co.nz | Jared Savage |Craig Kapitan
Hannett was the director and shareholder of several companies, had a clean criminal record and the appearance of being a legitimate businessman with connections to the freight-forwarding industry. At the time of the surveillance, Hannett owned several valuable properties, a collection of 22 performance and luxury vehicles - including a Ferrari and a Lamborghini - and other assets estimated to be worth $7 million. He also had gang connections as a member of the Mongrel Mob.
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1 month ago | 
sunlive.co.nz | Jared Savage
One of the most influential members of the Comancheros gang has been charged this week with allegedly importing 200kg of drugs removed by force from the Port of Tauranga. The arrest of such a senior figure in the outlaw motorcycle group comes four months after two men allegedly broke into a shipping container at the port and loaded five suitcases into their car, as previously revealed by the Herald.
