WILLIAM ‘BIRD’ HINES: The Head Hunters Gang Boss the Police Let Walk Free

William “Bird” Hines was one of the most influential figures connected to the Head Hunters in New Zealand. For decades, investigators struggled to reach the man believed to have helped transform a street gang into a highly organised criminal network. In 2017, Hines was finally sentenced to a lengthy prison term. But years later, the authorities allowed him to walk free—not because he had defeated the system, but because diabetes, heart disease and kidney failure had left him dependent on dialysis. This video examines his rise, conviction, compassionate release, final days and the enormous gang funeral procession that followed his death. This documentary is created for education, public awareness and historical discussion. It does not glorify, promote or encourage gangs, violence, drug trafficking or any other criminal activity. What do you think: did power protect Hines, or did it only delay the consequences? #WilliamBirdHines #TrueCrime #NZGangs #GangBoss #NZTrueCrime #TrueCrimeDocumentary #OrganisedCrime #TrueCrimeNZ