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Jared Savage

Auckland

Investigations Reporter, Investigative Journalist at New Zealand Herald

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  • Texas Doctor shot dead by Sione Tupou after family feud spiralled out of control in Auckland

    5 days 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.

  • Ferrari-driving Mongrel Mob gang member admits importing 613kg drugs and faces losing $7 million in assets

    1 week 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.

  • Police arrest senior Comanchero leader

    2 weeks 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.

  • Comancheros bust: Influential gang member charged with 200kg drug import

    2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Jared Savage

    A senior Comancheros gang member has been charged with importing 200kg of methamphetamine. The drugs were allegedly removed by force from the Port of Tauranga. Four men were arrested after a joint investigation by police and Customs. The bust highlights organised crime’s infiltration of ports, with calls for increased vigilance and security.

  • ‘Losing the fight’: Experts urge bold action by minister on organised crime, drugs

    2 weeks 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 says New Zealand’s drug problem is ‘overwhelming’ and the Government needs to take bold steps. Final recommendations will be made in September but ‘deficient’ information sharing between government agencies is highlighted as a problem.

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