Belinda FeekOpen Justice multimedia journalist, Waikato·NZ Herald·31 Aug, 2026 07:00 AM8 mins to read‌Junior Heart, previously known as Sonny Fatu Jr, in the dock of the High Court at Hamilton this morning, where he is defending 37 drug, firearm, and violence-related charges as part of Operation Equinox. Photo / Belinda FeekA gang kingpin alleged to have imported “huge quantities” of drugs, including methamphetamine, never indulged in the substances and instead spoke of “junkies” lying and cheating to get their next fix.

Waikato Comancheros boss Junior Heart, previously known as Sonny Fatu jnr, counselled gang members not to use the substances