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!['Utterly inexplicable:' Prominent Kiwi winegrower fined $15k for smuggling vine cuttings](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
'Utterly inexplicable:' Prominent Kiwi winegrower fined $15k for smuggling vine cuttings
'His knowledge of the risk would have been far greater than the average New Zealander.'
![More than 1.3 million cigarettes seized in Auckland, five people arrested](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
More than 1.3 million cigarettes seized in Auckland, five people arrested
The five defendants face a range of charges.
!['Irresponsible and dangerous': Customs and DIA look to cut a further 100 roles](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
'Irresponsible and dangerous': Customs and DIA look to cut a further 100 roles
The PSA says jobs would be cut from airports and counter-terrorism teams.
![Why is the Govt slashing thousands of public sector jobs - and how will it affect Wellington?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Why is the Govt slashing thousands of public sector jobs - and how will it affect Wellington?
ANALYSIS: The Government's cuts will hurt, but their wider impact might be muted.
![From hotshot Ferrari-driving property developer to prison](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
From hotshot Ferrari-driving property developer to prison
Police caught him in two meth import schemes at Auckland Airport and Ports of Auckland.
![Almost 200kg of meth from USA prevented from entering NZ and Australia](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Almost 200kg of meth from USA prevented from entering NZ and Australia
Five people have been arrested in the United States.
![Auckland man jailed for possessing, sharing child sexual abuse material](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Auckland man jailed for possessing, sharing child sexual abuse material
The man appeared at Auckland District Court today where he was sentenced.
!['Red and sweaty': Travellers face Auckland Airport delays, fearing missed flights](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
'Red and sweaty': Travellers face Auckland Airport delays, fearing missed flights
An employee told one passenger it was the worst queues they had seen.
![Pseudoephedrine question reflects failure of meth policy - expert](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Pseudoephedrine question reflects failure of meth policy - expert
"We have taken the eye off methamphetamine."
![Forgery ring foiled, fake documents shut down by Customs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Forgery ring foiled, fake documents shut down by Customs
'New Zealand must act or show itself to act as a good global citizen,' judge said.
![Three arrests for smuggling nearly half a million cigarettes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Three arrests for smuggling nearly half a million cigarettes
The trio are due to appear in an Auckland court today.
![Who’s the best employer to work for? NZ’s top 20 organisations revealed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Who’s the best employer to work for? NZ’s top 20 organisations revealed
HR specialist Randstad releases its latest Employer Brand Research.
![Giant 140kg shipment of meth bound for NZ uncovered in Canada](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Giant 140kg shipment of meth bound for NZ uncovered in Canada
The smuggling find comes after a string of record-breaking drug busts.
![Insiders working with gang members: 265kg of meth seized in importation bust](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Insiders working with gang members: 265kg of meth seized in importation bust
Seven people, including members of the Killer Beez gang, will face a variety of charges.
![Notorious B.I.G. and e-scooter drug mules: The trial of Auckland Grammar boy turned alleged meth king](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Notorious B.I.G. and e-scooter drug mules: The trial of Auckland Grammar boy turned alleged meth king
At one point, a detective read the lyrics of Notorious B.I.G's 'Ten Crack Commandments'.
![Our largest drug seizure: $500m worth of cocaine picked up in sea; NZ 'a potential transit point'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Our largest drug seizure: $500m worth of cocaine picked up in sea; NZ 'a potential transit point'
Five Eyes were involved in the operation between Police, Customs and NZDF.
![$340m worth of drugs seized in a year, including meth, MDMA and coke](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
$340m worth of drugs seized in a year, including meth, MDMA and coke
Methamphetamine seizures made up the bulk of the harm reduction.
![Meth found inside buckets of blue liquid resembling paint](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Meth found inside buckets of blue liquid resembling paint
A 28-year-old man was arrested in Auckland on Monday.
!['Working 100 hours a week', businessman blames stress from pandemic on child porn offending](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
'Working 100 hours a week', businessman blames stress from pandemic on child porn offending
The man will now be registered on the child sex offender register.
![Altered sentence for man whose meth importation trial was eclipsed by Joseph Parker suppression battle](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Altered sentence for man whose meth importation trial was eclipsed by Joseph Parker suppression battle
Tevita Kulu was sentenced in 2019 to 18 years' prison for the "home-grown" operation.
![Vaccine mandate lifted for border and Corrections workers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Vaccine mandate lifted for border and Corrections workers
Vaccine mandate lifted for border and Corrections workers.