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‘Gutted’: Police Cancel Boxing Event to Prevent Gang Tension in Crowd

Police cancelled the event to prevent violence between Black Power and Mongrel Mob gangs amid concerns over alcohol and competition, risking community safety.

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A Fight for Life charity boxing event in Wairoa has been sucker-punched after police declined to give it a permit as it could cause tension between rival...

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Police decline Wairoa Boxing Club's event permit over 'community safety' concerns

But police say they have identified several people involved that could lead to confrontations or violence among supporters.

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‘Gutted’: Police cancel boxing event to prevent gang tension in crowd

A Fight for Life charity boxing event in Wairoa has been sucker-punched after police declined to give it a permit as it could cause tension between rival...

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Police cancel town's Fight for Life fundraiser due to gang tensions

Wairoa Mayor Craig Little backs police call to deny permit.

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Stuff broke the news in New Zealand on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
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