Police increase presence in Gisborne due to rising gang tensions

Tuesday 25 March 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Tue 25 Mar 2025, 4:11pm

Police have launched a significant operation in Tairāwhiti following eight incidents involving firearms and assaults between 16 and 23 March. Authorities say rival gang tensions pose a real threat to the public. Officers are now using special powers under the Criminal Activity Intervention Legislation Act to manage the situation.

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1. StuffTue 25 Mar 2025, 12:20pm

   Gang tensions escalate in Gisborne with ‘very real threat’ to public, police say (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 25 Mar 2025, 12:31pm

   Gisborne police given special powers as gang crackdown ramps up (opens in new tab)

3. RNZTue 25 Mar 2025, 1:29pm

   'Very real threat': Gisborne gang tensions escalate (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesTue 25 Mar 2025, 2:07pm

   'Very real threat': Warning as Gisborne gang tensions escalate (opens in new tab)

5. 1NewsTue 25 Mar 2025, 4:11pm

   'Very real threat': Police warning as gang tensions rise in Gisborne (opens in new tab)