New Zealand Nomads Dennis Hines Lost Breed: Nelson gang whose rivals are backed by the Hell's He had been accused of firing a gun while a group of people visited his house on June 7, 2009, shortly after the death of Nomads leader and founder, career criminal Dennis ‘‘Mossie’’ Hines. June 7: About 10am, a group of men went to a house on Awatea St, Levin. Join the Nomad Nation as we explore their history, traditions, and impact on New Zealand society. The Nomads are a large organised Maori criminal gang based in Wellington, New Zealand. The Nomads were originally members of the Black Power, known as the "Black Power Nomads", before a large portion of the gang split and formed their own gang in 1977. Discover the unique culture of nomadic living in New Zealand with a deep dive into the nomads gang, led by Dennis Hines. The 25-year-old man is a June 7: Nomads founder and leader Dennis ‘‘Mossie’’ Hines dies in prison. Zip and his crew founded the Black Power Nomads in 1977, and when Denis came out of jail it was like a millennial event — the natural boss was at the The bloodshed began when Nomads founder and leader Dennis ‘‘Mossie’’ Hines died in prison on June 7. Additional description Seven people have appeared in court on Thursday over a series of assaults in Horowhenua. Traces his career of violence and criminality, through to his death in prison from c Police have been made aware of five incidents to date, all of which have occurred since the death of Dennis Hines, the founder of the Nomads in Horowhenua and Otaki. The 25-year-old Nomad associate was found in a car outside a payphone in Foxton after being shot in the leg and hand yesterday afternoon following the tangi for his relative, 55-year-old The Nomads gang was thrown into a power struggle and violence after the death of its leader, a court has heard. [4] The Much of this reputation rested on the leadership of Dennis 'Mossie' Hines, who had a legitimate claim to Much of this reputation rested on the leadership of Dennis 'Mossie' Hines, who had a legitimate claim to the title of New Zealand's toughest gangster. Earlier in the day Dennis Hines, the founder of the Nomad gang in Horowhenua and Otaki had been buried and a tangi had been held at the Marae. Hundreds of gang members, family and loved ones have gathered in Foxton for the tangi of Head Hunter William “Bird” Hines. They included violence, threatening to kill, wounding with intent, dishonesty and drug One of the gang’s senior figures in Horowhenua, William Maaky Oj Hines, was charged with murdering Macdonald, but the charges were dropped before trial. William Hines had intended to injure and intimidate Dean Kahukiwa in revenge for domestic violence, but another person had a firearm and shot him, a court has been told. Traces his career of violence and criminality, through to his death in prison from cancer. He was sentenced in the High Court at Police investigating a series of incidents in Levin and Foxton in the lead up to the tangi of Nomad gang leader Dennis Hines have today arrested and charged seven men. Obviously, I was thrilled and excited about the opportunity to combine two things I Nomads Dennis Hines, 55, has died in Waikeria Prison, apparently of natural causes. Mossy Hines is a patched member of the infamous Head Hunters MC and has spent most of the past 10 years in jail. #newzealandnomad #founder #madfather reputation in New Zealand's gang scene. [1] In 1997, tensions heated up with The Nomads were originally members of the Black Power, known as the "Black Power Nomads", before a large portion of the gang split and formed their own gang in 1977. Dennis Hines, 55, has died in Waikeria Police investigating a series of incidents in Levin and Foxton in the lead up to the tangi of Nomad gang leader Dennis Hines have today arrested and charged seven men. The Nomads are a large organised criminal gang formed in the Horowhenua Wellington, New Zealand. Police have stepped up uniformed patrols in Levin and Foxton to clamp down on violence sparked by a gang power struggle in the wake of the death of Nomads gang leader Dennis "Mossie" Following the 1977 split from Black Power, led by Dennis 'Mossie' Hines, the Nomads established their base in Horowhenua, a rural area north of Wellington with a significant Māori population, where they In December 1995, Hines and two other Nomad members appeared in the High Court at Palmerston North charged with attempted murder for slashing the throat of Tony Craig Nightingal­e at Seven people have appeared in court on Thursday over a series of assaults in Horowhenua. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. He has a range of criminal convictions including possessing methamphetamine for supply. Nine days later, Waho-Marsden arranged for Danielle Prisk to buy petrol used to set the house on fire to Hines, a career criminal and former Black Power member, formed the Nomads gang that operated in Horowhenua and Otaki for years and was notorious for violence. It was believed more Everyone should know what happened in this pic of the 1994 Mountain rock music festival. Profiles the former leader of the Horowhenua gang, the Nomads. In 2017 he was sentenced to more than 18 years prison for manufacturing and supplying . [6] The gang was founded in response to the rival His brother Dennis "Mossie" Hines founded the Nomads gang and was widely considered the toughest gangster in New Zealand before his death in Police investigating a series of incidents in Levin and Foxton in the lead up to the tangi of Nomad gang leader Dennis Hines have today arrested and charged seven men. The victim, Seven men have been arrested in relation to a series of assaults in Horowhenua, which police say relate to conflict within the ranks of the Nomad gang. Hines was a prominent leader in the Head Hunters. Hines contacted Waho-Marsden, who arrived with another man and carried out the shooting. In the leadup to Hines’ tangi at Motuiti Marae near Foxton, a man was shot, Conflict between junior and senior members of the Nomads gang is believed to be behind a shooting and an arson attack in Horowhenua, say police, who are keen to hear from more people on the gang The judge described his record of 93 previous convictions, stretching back to 1969, as "formidable" and "appalling". The press release started like any other. Three Kerry Hines was awarded a PhD from Victoria University of Wellington in 2012 for her thesis ‘After the Fact: Poems, Photographs, and Regenerating Histories’, part of which forms the basis for Young Palmerston North High Court has ruled there is lack of evidence against Nomad gang member Mark Huff to substantiate a charge of attempted murder, the charge against Mark Thompson is reduced to William Hines (left) and Quentin Waho-Marsden (right) have been sentenced for the 2023 killing of Dean Kahukiwa (centre). The Motorcycle Clubs and Gangs of New Zealand! Dennis Hines, 51, is the eighth member of the drug ring to be convicted in the aftermath of police operation Excelsior, carried outin Levin last year. Jared Savage traces the life and crimes of Peter Francis Atkinson and William Hines. A Nomad associate was shot in the leg as hundreds of patched gang members attended the Foxton tangi of underworld boss Dennis "Mossie" Hines yesterday. The Hines family tree infamously boasts Dennis “Mossie” Hines, the extremely violent Nomads president who had large swathes of Horowhenua under his boot in the 1990s. In 1997, tensions heated up with the Highway 61 gang and resulted in the murder of Nomad Malcom Munns. Dennis Hines founder of the Nomads gang that operated in Horowhenua and Wairarapa for many years and was notorious for violence has died. Dennis Hines, 55, has died in Waikeria Monday, June 8, 2009 Dennis Hines founder of the Nomads gang that operated in Horowhenua and Wairarapa for many years and was notorious for violence has died. Well respected throughout the Motu. A judge was abused as six Nomads gang members, arrested after bloodshed and infighting following the death of Nomads leader Dennis "Mossie" Hines, appeared in court. Violence runs in the Hines family. I covered the story in PATCHED (p. [3] He is the brother of senior Head Hunters member, William Hines. On Monday, Flex Nzn ZAH 14w Christian Bratsta Waiariki Aroz Trucez Harrison 3y Harrison Trucez Aroz Christian Bratsta Waiariki That's my uncle Buck died on my bday 18 August 1988 3y Christian [2] En 2009, Dennis Hines, fondateur et président des Nomads, est décédé. Everyone should know what happened in this pic of the 1994 Mountain rock music festival. His brother Dennis “Mossie” Hines founded the Nomads gang and was widely considered the toughest gangster in Look at the $70 million being spent by Housing New Zealand on the spurious science con-job in the so-called methamphetamine decontamination A Nomad associate was shot in the leg as hundreds of patched gang members attended the Foxton tangi of underworld boss Dennis "Mossie" Hines yesterday. They included violence, threatening to kill, wounding with intent, He had been accused of firing a gun while a group of people visited his house on June 7, 2009, shortly after the death of Nomads leader and founder, career criminal Dennis "Mossie" Hines. Anthony Fraser Cootes, 25, Michael Robert Taueki, 28, Hayden Dennis Hines founder of the Nomads gang that operated in Horowhenua and Wairarapa for many years and was notorious for violence has died. Career criminal Dennis ‘‘Mossie’’ Hines, 55, died of cancer in prison on [2] In 2009, Nomads founder and President Dennis Hines died. 177) and I republish a slightly edited version here: In January 1994, as the Mountain Rock Music Festival wound to a close A NOMADS gang member’s Levin house has been torched as part of a battle to fill the shoes of dead gang boss Dennis ‘‘Mossie’’ Hines. The attack, which neighbours say involved Police are attempting to work out the circumstances of a shooting in which an injured Nomad motorcycle gang member was found in a car in a Foxton driveway. Hines died of cancer in early 2009, The Manawatu region was kept on edge from June 7, 2009, when Nomads kingpin and career criminal Dennis "Mossie" Hines died of cancer in jail. 177) and I republish a slightly edited version here: In January 1994, as the Mountain Rock Music Festival wound to a close I covered the story in PATCHED (p. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. Hines died of cancer in early 2009, Stuff Nomads: Lower North Island gang in turmoil since the death of their leader Dennis "Mossie" Hines. Dennis Hines, 55, has died in Bad Company Nomad Life as a Gang Member - Calen Morris (aka Uncle Ling Ling) on Prison, P, Issues with Police & More! A Foxton resident has described hundreds of gang members surrounding and slapping their car as State Highway 1 was reduced to a standstill following the Much of this reputation rested on the leadership of Dennis 'Mossie' Hines, who had a legitimate claim to the title of New Zealand's toughest gangster. The The people of Horowhenua no longer have to fear Dennis "Mossie" Hines being freed from prison. He liked to be known as ‘‘The Godfather’’ and is said to have But his sentence ends in February and the prison will be forced to set him free again. [3] He was imprisoned on a count of nearly 100 criminal convictions. Dennis Hines, 55, has died in Waikeria The region was kept on edge from June 7, 2009, when Nomads kingpin and career criminal Dennis "Mossie" Hines died of cancer in jail. The man who was described as everything from a hardman to despicable died of natural causes In December 1995, Hines and two other Nomad members appeared in the High Court at Palmerston North charged with attempted murder for slashing the throat of Tony Craig Nightingal­e at Police investigating a series of incidents in Levin and Foxton in the lead up to the tangi of Nomad gang leader Dennis Hines have today arrested and charged seven men. The Corrections Department confirmed yesterday that Hines had died on Sunday. [3] Il a été emprisonné pour près de 100 condamnations It was alleged MacDonald was taken to a Hokio Beach property where Hemara had been living and was the former home of infamous Nomads founder In 2021, New Holland Publishers offered me the opportunity to help compile a guide book for nomads in New Zealand. Better known as “Bird”, William Hines was one of the most senior members of the Head Hunters motorcycle club and revered in New Zealand’s gang world. Whakatihi’s predecesso­r, Dennis ‘‘Mossie’’ Hines, died of cancer in prison in 2009. Much of this reputation rested on the leadership of Dennis 'Mossie' Hines, who had a legitimate claim to the title of New Zealand's toughest gangster. In 2009, Nomads founder and President Dennis Hines died. The victim of the shooting was in fact a relative of A High Court jury in Palmerston North convicted Andrew Crombie, Gary O'Connell, Dennis Hines, Adrian Chatfield, Stanley Sole and Nathan Poihipi after deliberating on the verdict for two days. Police have been made aware of five incidents to date, all of which have occurred since the death of Dennis Hines, the founder of the Nomads in Horowhenua and Otaki. Spokeswoman Dianne Brophy said: History It was formed as the "Black Bulls" by Reitu Harris and Māori youth in Wellington about 1970, [4][5] but was changed to Black Power in 1971. In 1977, seeking autonomy Heinz led a faction that split from black power forming the black power nomads in the William “Bird” Hines’ Head Hunter son must forfeit nearly $90,000 of “tainted” cash he earned from his criminal activities - including $20,000 police found in his It was alleged MacDonald was taken to a Hokio Beach property where Hemara had been living and was the former home of infamous Nomads Dennis Hines, 55, has died in Waikeria Prison, apparently of natural causes. Whakatihi is a successor to Dennis ‘‘Mossie’’ Hines, who died behind bars in 2009 amid rumours that Conflict within the ranks of the Nomad gang was sparked when kingpin Dennis ‘‘Mossie’’ Hines died in prison last month. Listen to dennis mossy hines on YouTube Music - a dedicated music app with official songs, music videos, remixes, covers, and more. Hines died of cancer in early It was a crime that appalled New Zealand. He is the brother of senior Head Hunters member, William Hines. Mr Cootes was wounded in the leg while attending the funeral of his stepfather, high profile gang leader Dennis Hines, in Foxton on Thursday. [3] Il est le frère de William Hines, membre senior des Head Hunters . Police say the assaults relate to conflict within the ranks of the Nomad gang. The Hines family tree [2] In 2009, Nomads founder and President Dennis Hines died. Spokeswoman Dianne Brophy said: We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Police investigating a series of incidents in Levin and Foxton in the lead up to the tangi of Nomad gang leader Dennis Hines have today arrested and charged seven men. He is the brother of senior Head Hunters m The Manawatu region was kept on edge from June 7, 2009, when Nomads kingpin and career criminal Dennis "Mossie" Hines died of cancer in jail. Career criminal Dennis "Mossie" Hines, 55, died of cancer in prison on nzmchistory_1 on February 19, 2025: "The Nomads & Dennis Hines The Nomads are a prominent criminal gang in New Zealand, established in 1977 by Dennis Hines in the Horowhenua region. A serious assault took place. THE gang member shot in Foxton on Thursday was the stepson of Horowhenua gang boss Dennis ‘‘Mossie’’ Hines, who was buried nearby the same day. The incidents occurred in Levin and Dennis Hines founder of the Nomads gang that operated in Horowhenua and Wairarapa for many years and was notorious for violence has died. Traffic was disrupted near Motuiti Pā yesterday as William “Bird” Hines, who died last week, was laid to rest at what could have been Aotearoa’s largest gang funeral. RIP to big Dennis Hines. Nomad gang associate Tony The Nomads gang was thrown into a power struggle and violence after the death of its leader, a court has heard. The judge described his record of 93 previous convictions, stretching back to 1969, as "formidable" and "appalling".