There’s been another fatal shooting, this time outside of Papakura railway station in the early hours of this morning. Two in critical condition after Papakura shooting https://t.co/7GMzXHEfhI (News) #newzealand #nznews — New Zealand News (@KiwiLiveNews) March 11, 2016 The incident, in which a 26 year old man was killed and a 27 year old man…
Gang Riot. Update: 15 May 2015 – The day after this article was published a gang war kicked off in the Kaikohe township with open fighting in the streets. Days later police from all over the region instigated a crack-down on gangs (believed to be Rebels v. Tribesmen) in Kaikohe, saying residents had had enough…
Those of you that don’t care to read about everyday shootings in New Zealand are advised to look away now, if you’re wanting to preserve the cocoon you live in close the page and go put the kettle on. A double shooting this morning in West Auckland left a 23 year old man dead and 20 year…
We’re appalled to hear about the street assault by a stranger of 40 year immigrant Praveet Chahal in Papatoetoe, South Auckland on Thursday. Not only does her attack show that women aren’t safe on the streets, it also demonstrates people are inured to violence and believe male partners have a right to beat their women.…
Violent crime in New Zealand is coming close second to the prolonged news coverage of the life and death of Nelson Mandela. However, the blanket coverage of the great man hasn’t quite been enough to smother reports of some pretty nasty crime in the last few days. A reminder to us all that New Zealand is not as peaceable…
German tourists Juliane Quanzt and Nina Pielstick have fallen victim to yet another vicious mugging in broad daylight in New Zealand, this time in the Auckland suburb of Papakura. The story of the assault, plus the now obligatory PR statement expressing admiration for New Zealand (added in when ever foreign tourists become crime victims) may…
People living in Takanini, South Auckland, are talking on Trademe about the local primary school being put into lockdown this morning by armed police. As yet we don’t think there are any media reports about the incident. Takanini – What’s going on? 10.39am – “My kids saw armed police go in to school and have…
