Gang Violence Rising in New Zealand: Government’s New Action Plan for 2025
Gang violence in New Zealand has reached alarming levels by mid-2025, prompting serious concern among communities, law enforcement, and policymakers. In major urban centers like Auckland, Christchurch, and Wellington, gang-related crimes have surged in both frequency and severity. Drive-by shootings, organized retail thefts, extortion rackets, and turf wars are becoming disturbingly common, particularly involving younger … Read more