Tag: gang_member

Police Seek Public Help After Dangerous Driving Arrest in Taupo

17 Aug 2026 4:37 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

New Zealand Police are seeking dashcam footage from the public following the arrest of a gang member in Taupo. The man fled police, stole a commercial vehicle, and drove dangerously at high speeds on State Highways 1 and 5.

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Gang Member Arrested in Paihia After Being Spotted on Camera

20 May 2025 11:16 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

A gang member was arrested in Paihia after being spotted on CCTV with a firearm. The 37-year-old, a patched Black Power member, faces charges for unlawfully carrying a firearm and drug-related offenses.

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