Extra police deployed to Hawke's Bay following gang conflict

Saturday 6 September 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Sat 6 Sep 2025, 2:02pm

A gang conflict warrant was issued in Hawke's Bay following two serious assaults linked to gang tensions. While extra police are patrolling Napier, Hastings and Wairoa, a community leader suggests more officers may not address the underlying causes of the conflict. One man has already been arrested for weapon possession.

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1. RNZSat 6 Sep 2025, 1:25pm

   Hawke's Bay community leader sceptical more police would address cause of gang conflict (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSat 6 Sep 2025, 1:32pm

   Hawke’s Bay gang violence: Man arrested for weapon possession (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZSat 6 Sep 2025, 1:56pm

   Community leader sceptical extra police can resolve gang conflict (opens in new tab)

4. StuffSat 6 Sep 2025, 2:02pm

   Man arrested following gang conflict warrant being issued in Hawke’s Bay (opens in new tab)