Meth-in-suitcase smuggler fails in bid to have case heard in Supreme Court
Jiri Kupec tried to smuggle 20kg of meth into New Zealand in suitcase linings.
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Prosecutors described Robbie Hart's shooting death as intentional and 'execution'-like.
Room with a boom: Meth pair get home detention for hotel lab blast
The drug dealers were given large discounts to their sentences.
'I got your guy': Overdose sees innocent man targeted in alleged murder
Sao Yean had nothing to do with 'bad drugs' that led to a death. He paid with his life.
Details of late drug dealer’s operation revealed
Court allows four vehicles owned by late drug dealer to be sold.
‘Disastrous outcome’: Woman sentenced for running over man clearing drain
Jeffrey Ilott was on his hands and knees clearing out guttering when he was run over.
Opinion: Is the Aotearoa drug policy for the 21st Century fit for purpose?
We need a policy that helps, not harms.
New Lynn murder trial: Lawyers present closing addresses
Jury to decide if killing was a well-organised 'hit' or the actions of hapless criminals.
‘Severe meth use disorder’: Man busted with drugs, cash, axe in car jailed
Bradley Davies was sentenced for his ninth breach of a protection order.
Defence: Bullet to drug dealer's head was accidental, not 'dumb ass' plan to execute him
Robert Hart, 40, was fatally shot while on his motorbike in November 2021.
Driver tried to pull dead friend from burning van after crash
When Nguyen Cong Giap's van struck a power pole, Alex Blackwell was in the backseat.
'It's f***ing cruel': Murder accused at 'execution' trial turns on co-defendant
Robert Hart was shot through his motorcycle helmet in November 2021.
'Pablo Escobaa': Lamb found in car with $20k worth of drugs and a scoop of chips
We've all heard of drug mules, but lambs?
'Reprehensible': Tiny nation sparks fury by executing man for cannabis
Tangaraju Suppiah was hanged for abetting in trafficking cannabis.
Youth leader turned 'kingpin' drew family into meth ring, court hears
He grew up with a good family who gave him "every advantage".
Woman charged over smuggling $2.7m of cocaine into NZ in shampoo bottles
Officers found cocaine in her suitcase lining and liquid cocaine hidden in shampoo bottles
'It's happening every day': Youth huffing in laundromat machines
CCTV footage shows youths climbing into washing machines to inhale deodorant.
Man found with record meth haul blames Bali bombings for drug offending
The dealer was found with 443g of meth and $350,000.
Disgraced Sydney socialite-turned-sex worker jailed after phone exposes drug deals
The 27-year-old turned to sex work because it paid in cash to fund her drug habit.
'Execution' murder trial: Man shot after being lured to 'fake drug deal' - Crown
Jurors were told a bullet, fired at close range, penetrated Hart's motorcycle helmet.
Nearly $450,000 of meth seized and two arrested after multiple New Plymouth raids
A 41-year-old man and a 39-year-old man are due to appear in New Plymouth District Court.
'High-level' addict: Jail for man who injected P
Daryl Walker was selling up to 135 grams of P a day.
Drug-addled man lit apartment fire then rescued occupants
Joshua Skinner helped the occupants flee - little did they know, he started the blaze.
Senior Head Hunter denied bail after police find explosive paste at property
The New Zealand Defence Force was called to dispose of the dynamite-like material.
Two more Northland meth cooks get minimum periods of imprisonment quashed
Court of Appeal quashes minimum periods of imprisonment imposed on two meth cooks.
New warning about potent drug Alpha-PVP being sold as MDMA
The off-white powder can cause paranoia, anxiety, and a dry or numb mouth.
How a homeless 'drug addict' became one of Australia's top real estate agents
Mat Steinwede was on Australia's most-wanted list.
Prince Harry may never get US citizenship, lawyer warns
Legal experts reveal why the Duke of Sussex's days in the US could be numbered.
Honey Bear case: Why is NZ such a lucrative market for meth?
20 years ago, a kilogram of meth was a big bust - now, that's become the norm.
'Chaotic': Man shattered glass bottle on partners head, lunged at her with knife
The man has a drug addiction which the judge believed was linked to his offending.
Man caught with 223g of meth allowed to stay in NZ
A tribunal found it would be unfair to separate the man from his infant daughter.
Judge compares woman's meth addiction to 'a jealous lover' in sentencing
The woman was caught three times and continued to deal drugs while on bail.
Huge stash of meth found in tea bags in Philippines
More than 500kg of the drug, locally known as shabu, found in Baguio City.