Police and the residents of Kaikohe have had enough of gangs in the area according to Northland Police Inspector Al Symonds.
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Man gives up gang life to take up kickboxing
Only three years ago Pumipi "Ceazer" Ngaronoa gave up his Black Power patch to chase his fighting dreams.
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Eagles band member Joe Walsh returns to the Hawkes Bay
20 years ago, rock icon and the Eagles band member Joe Walsh came to Ngāti Kahungunu and received a spiritual awakening that spurred his alcohol and drug recovery.
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Man leaves gang life behind for his family
Rihari Biddle recently left the gang life to pursue a new goal of becoming an MMA cage fighter under the guidance of trainer Brad Kora at the Whakatāne MMA Centre.
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Gang colours set aside to support suicide prevention
Every year on September 10, World Suicide Prevention Day is observed, a global day of awareness to promote action against suicide.
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Government initiatives set to crack down on gangs
Gang life has an intergenerational nature in New Zealand with around 4000 known members across the country, many of whom were responsible for 25% of homicide related charges last year. Hence Government motives to establish a specialised gang intelligence centre, monitoring gang behaviour and crime, to steer at risk youth from gangs and support families and members turn away from the gang lifestyle.
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Gloves on for Mana Wāhine- Feature
The community of Kawerau has struggled in the past with social stigma and bad news headlines, but this week a Mana Wāhine boxing fight night was held, highlighting the strength of women in the region.
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Motorcyclists ride to raise suicide awareness
With over 500 suicides across the nation in the past year, the problem is being likened to a man-eating monster.
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Gang members turn to Rauhoto Marae following Birch death
Ngāti Rauhoto is looking within their ancestral house for answers after the death of Wiremu Desmond Birch in Taupō in recent weeks.
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Native Affairs- The Godfery Gang
What do a blogger, a former gang member and environmental warrior have in common? Well in the Godfery whānau - everything!
