Tipene Kiel-Pirini

Tipene Kiel-Pirini, a member of the Auckland Black Power gang, was in the news after being sentenced to three years and eight months in prison for his involvement in a shooting at Middlemore Hospital's carpark, where he discharged a firearm recklessly in a populated area. During the incident, he aimed a gun from his vehicle at a rival gang member and his associates, putting the lives of bystanders at significant risk. Kiel-Pirini's actions stemmed from ongoing gang tensions and a chaotic lifestyle, leading to a history of criminal behavior.