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Largest gang funeral in NZ history set for former Head Hunter

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Thu, 23 Nov 2023, 5:57pm
Senior Head Hunter member William "Bird" Hines (centre) was revered and feared within the criminal underworld until his death.
Senior Head Hunter member William "Bird" Hines (centre) was revered and feared within the criminal underworld until his death.

Largest gang funeral in NZ history set for former Head Hunter

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Thu, 23 Nov 2023, 5:57pm

Gang members from around the country are expected to descend upon Auckland for a tangi.

William 'Bird' Hines' farewell is expected to be the largest gang funeral in New Zealand history.

He had years of poor health from type two diabetes and was released from prison on compassionate grounds.

The Herald's Jared Savage says he had a ferocious reputation and younger gang members looked up to him.

"He did a lot of very bad things, he had a very staunch obsession with violence and kidnapping- those sort of violent stand overs. He was pretty much the first meth trial in New Zealand's history back in 2000."

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