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Christchurch gang motorcycle ride – police arrest one man
Multiple infringement notices were given, a motorbike impounded and a man arrested.
Accused shoplifter arrested following alleged threatening behaviour in public, knife seized
No one was injured in the incident and a 41-year-old woman was taken into custody.
Kiwi McLaren Extreme E series racer Emma Gilmour crashes in Sardinia, Italy
Emma Gilmour in hospital after rolling vehicle ‘violently at speed’ in practice session.
Mark Lister: A turning point for the labour market?
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Auckland retiree climbs Malaysian mountain to raise money for charity
‘You’re forced to navigate around big boulders, stones, and granite rock’
Legendary Aussie rocker dead at 56
Paul Woseen, the bass player for legendary Aussie rock band The Screaming Jets, has died at the age of 56.
The band issued a statement on its social media platforms, saying "it is with broken hearts that we tell you our beloved brother Paul Woseen has passed away today".
"We are shattered dealing with the loss of Paully, he was a brilliant shining light in all of our lives.
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"Our hearts are with Paully's family, and we ask that you respect our need for privacy at this time."
The Screaming Jets formed in Newcastle's famous pub rock scene in 1989, and had three albums that reached the top five on the ARIA charts.
They are perhaps best known for their catchy rock anthem "Better", which reached number 4 on the singles charts in 1991.
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The band is still recording music and touring, and a new album, entitled 'Professional Misconduct', is set to be released on October 6.
Woseen was one of just two of the original members, along with frontman Dave Gleeson.
No cause of death has yet been made public.
More to come.
Watch: Police release video of two Auckland armed robberies, Pt Chevalier bar
“One had a gun, it was scary”, says a witness.
Judge offended by gang member riding through cemetery but throws out novel ‘indignity to body’ charge
Mixed result for police who charged gang trio with offering an indignity to human remains.
Senior bikie charged in connection with shooting that wounded girl
A senior bikie has been charged in connection with a shooting that injured a nine-year-old girl in southern Sydney last year, following an investigation into meth supply.
He was one of three 41-year-old members of the Lone Wolf outlaw motorcycle gang charged after several search warrants were executed this week.
At about 6.30am on Tuesday, detectives carried out a search warrant in Hebersham, where a 41-year-old man was arrested.
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He was charged with multiple drug offences.
He was refused bail and will next appear before court on November 11.
At about 7.10am on September 12, police arrested another 41-year-old man at a second Hebersham address.
He was charged with participate in criminal group, goods suspected stolen in/on premises motor vehicle, and dispose motor vehicle part theft serious indictable offence.
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Police will allege in court the man was involved in disposing of the car used in a shooting at Connells Point in July 2022, during which a nine-year-old girl was seriously injured.
That shooting is the subject of a separate investigation.
The man was granted conditional bail and will return to court on October 26.
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At about 6.20am yesterday, detectives carried out a third search warrant in St Clair, where they arrested a 41-year-old man.
He was also charged with multiple offences, including drug manufacture and supply.
He was refused bail and appeared in Penrith Local Court the same day.
Police will allege the man was one of four national presidents of the Lone Wolf gang.
Inquiries continue.