Articles by Jared Savage
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National
Emotional tributes left at scene of Burnham fire that killed teenage girl
Friday, 10 May 2024, 12:31PMA large fire has destroyed part of a housing block at Burnham military camp in Canterbury, while a house has also been destroyed...
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Crime
Head Hunters member pleads guilty to ambush killing of Mongrel Mob boss
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 9:50AMSlain Mongrel Mob leader Daniel Eliu was shot six times at point-blank range - including four in the back - by a patched...
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Crime
‘How many more children?’ Family of Malachi Subecz frustrated over delays in child abuse law changes
Saturday, 2 March 2024, 4:43PMThe family of Malachi Subecz are asking “How many more children are going to be failed by the system?” while politicians...
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Crime
Inside the 5-year search for justice after innocent man killed in gang revenge
Sunday, 17 December 2023, 10:01AMDavid Kuka was a familiar face in downtown Tauranga, athough shoppers would hear his voice before they saw him. Tall and...
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National
Revealed: The real story behind a top businessman's secret drug operation
Friday, 20 October 2023, 7:30AMAiyaz Mohammed Musa Umarji owned a chain of pharmacies, held influential sporting roles, and made generous donations to political...
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Crime
Police to trial controversial DNA tool for two of NZ's most high-profile cold cases
Thursday, 5 October 2023, 7:05AMPolice will use a controversial DNA tool in a bid to solve two of the country’s most high-profile cold case murders, the Herald can...
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National
Cold case: Coroner's puzzle over boy who vanished 66 years ago
Saturday, 23 September 2023, 9:25AMAn inquiry into one of New Zealand’s oldest cold cases has ended without answers after a little boy mysteriously disappeared...
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Crime
Cop killer's getaway driver throws nearly 1kg meth out window during raid
Sunday, 17 September 2023, 9:54AMThe young woman who helped a cop killer escape after he gunned down two police officers now faces another prison sentence...
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National
‘Real outrage': Judge offended by gang member riding through cemetery - but throws out novel charge
Saturday, 16 September 2023, 3:45PMA Tribesmen gang member who rode his motorcycle past the graves of WWII military veterans while wearing a Nazi-style combat...
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Crime
Crown alleges Mongrel Mob trio responsible for murder to 'avenge' fellow gang member
Monday, 4 September 2023, 4:53PMAn innocent man was killed after senior Mongrel Mobsters allegedly sought retribution for the death of a fellow gang member...
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National
Head Hunters gather for funeral of member Charles Pongi
Saturday, 19 August 2023, 12:21PMThe Head Hunters motorcycle club has gathered to pay respects to one of their fallen members, and police have turned out...
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Crime
Police investigating 1980 murder of Alicia O’Reilly to trial DNA tool used by FBI
Saturday, 12 August 2023, 4:23PMPolice brass have made a landmark decision to allow detectives to use a controversial DNA tool in a last-ditch attempt to...
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Crime
Rebels gang boss made at least $1m dealing drugs but loses lifestyle block, cash, cars, motorcycles
Wednesday, 9 August 2023, 8:40AMThe Rebels gang boss said to have “fried the town” where he lived made at least $1.15 million distributing drugs across the...
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National
Fire at property where Mongrel Mob leader Steve Taiatini was killed
Saturday, 24 June 2023, 2:29PMThe Ōpōtiki property at the centre of the police investigation into the death of a Mongrel Mob leader caught fire overnight. Firefighters...
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National
Revealed: Gang members arranged return of stolen Lindauer paintings in secret prison deal
Wednesday, 7 June 2023, 9:22PMTwo stolen paintings valued around $800,000 were returned to police in a secretive deal brokered by senior gang members,...
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National
Motorcyclist charged with manslaughter of Tauranga couple
Saturday, 3 June 2023, 12:01PMA motorcycle rider has been charged with manslaughter after a Tauranga couple were fatally struck on a pedestrian crossing. Geoffrey...
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Crime
'Ill-gotten gains': Police seize home of imposter doctor
Saturday, 20 May 2023, 9:05AMPolice have seized an apartment owned by a fake doctor to try to recover the $135,000 he was paid by health authorities in...
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Crime
‘Selling like hotcakes’ - Inside the plot to smuggle 200kg of cocaine from a Mexican cartel into Tauranga
Friday, 17 February 2023, 10:51AMAn “inside man” at Tauranga’s port was to be paid $250,000 in a plot to smuggle 200kg of cocaine from a Mexican cartel into...
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Crime
216kg meth bust: Photos reveal the undercover police operation to catch former Olympic boxer
Thursday, 9 February 2023, 7:08AMCovert photos can reveal the undercover police sting to catch a former Olympic boxer with more than 200kg of drugs in Hamilton...
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Crime
'Spectacular fall from grace': former Olympic boxer caught with 216kg of meth
Wednesday, 8 February 2023, 4:57PMA former Olympic boxer was caught with more than 200kg of drugs in Hamilton after a tip-off from Australian law enforcement. Adam...
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Crime
Drug dealer offered girlfriend cash to drop assault charges, orchestrated violent burglary while on bail
Saturday, 17 December 2022, 4:16PMA former gang member offered to pay his girlfriend $25,000 - or alternatively kill himself - to stop her from giving evidence...
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National
Cops slap Tribesmen MC’s 40th birthday bash revellers with 160 tickets
Monday, 21 November 2022, 11:57AMPolice have delivered a belated birthday present following a gang’s 40th anniversary party and motorcycle ride: a whopping...
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Crime
Mistaken identity murder: Two more men charged over 'brutal' execution of David Kuka in Tauranga
Thursday, 15 September 2022, 8:37AMAnother two men have been charged with the "execution-style" murder of David Kuka - an innocent man believed to be the victim...
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Crime
Senior Mongrel Mob member identified as 'financier' of meth ring
Sunday, 31 July 2022, 10:16AMA senior member of the Waikato Mongrel Mob has been exposed as making at least $165,000 in drug profits despite his efforts...