Gangs

Police now have more powers to seize criminal assets

New legislation aims to target gangs and make it harder for members to profit from criminal activity

The govt wants to ban cash payments for watches and boats to tackle gangs

As well, discharging a gun to intimidate could be punishable by up to five years in prison.

NZ gang laws politically driven and have no impact, expert says

An expert says laws are often introduced for political reasons rather than that of policy making.

The ex-gang leader running for mayor

Jay Hepi is an ex-gang leader running for mayor of the Far North. He talks about his criminal past, the harmful pressure to be 'hard' and…