The Government has announced a stack of new tools to "hit gangs where it hurts", including a new offence of firing a gun to intimidate - with a jail term of up to five years. Police will also get expanded search powers, and more opportunities to impound cars, motorbikes, and crack down on money laundering. Political reporter Amelia Wade has more. ➡️ SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/NewshubYouTube 🔗 See more: bit.ly/3P5SsJh You're joining us on the official YouTube channel for Discovery NZ's Newshub. Here you will find livestreams and news videos from our award-winning team of journalists working across our bulletins and shows - The Project NZ, AM, Newshub Nation, and The Hui. * Sign up for the Newshub Now newsletter: http://bit.ly/NewshubNow * Follow Newshub on Facebook: http://bit.ly/NewshubFacebook * Follow Newshub on Twitter: http://bit.ly/NewshubTwitter * Follow Newshub on Instagram: http://bit.ly/NewshubInstagram * Follow Newshub on TikTok: http://bit.ly/NewshubTikTok For all footage licensing enquiries please visit: https://www.discoverycorporate.co.nz/home/contact-us/commercial-footage-request.html