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Revealed: Why Manu Vatuvei was granted early release from prison
The ex-Warrior was released two years and five months before the end of his sentence.
MSD staffer brought bag of fake ‘meth’ to work as 'joke'
Former staff member alleges stunt indicative of work culture at WINZ, scorn for clients.
National organised crime operation nets more than $1m of MDMA
Three men have been arrested as part of the police operation.
10kg of meth and $500,000 in cash seized
Police have arrested a man in relation to a large-scale methamphetamine supply business.
'It was all Anton': Murder accused turn on each other as trial heats up
Four people are facing a charge of murdering a Hamilton man in 2020
Dave Letele says Nate Nauer sentencing 'absolutely disgraceful'
The community advocate said the radio star had turned his life around for the better.
The rise and fall of radio star unmasked as gang’s money launderer
The Mai FM host bought expensive cars on behalf of the Comancheros to launder dirty cash.
Identity of Auckland media personality who laundered cash for Comancheros revealed
Nate Nauer laundered the better part of $500k for the notorious gang.
Meth-using killer fails in appeal against murder conviction
Moetū Kaitai appealed on three grounds, all relating to the trial judge's summing-up.
Armed police’s search yields $1400 of meth and loaded shot gun
Three men have been charged with drug-related offences as a part of Operation Cobalt.
'He was harmless': Woman recalls alleged murder victim, Sao Yean
Sao Yean was found dead in a water trough near Gordonton.
Giant 140kg shipment of meth bound for NZ uncovered in Canada
The smuggling find comes after a string of record-breaking drug busts.
Duo accused in meth-laced beer smuggling face fresh cocaine charges
The men, aged in their 30s and 40s, face more drug charges.
‘I’m sorry’: Hamilton man sells friend's car, burgles homes to buy drugs
Jonathon Garrett's friend was helping him. He sold her car to get his next fix.
Opinion: Some home truths about poverty in NZ
Bill Capamagian: Help the deserving poor and stop pandering to the ratbags.
'Vile': Parents sexually and physically abused their children
The father injected the girl with drugs, stating it was a "trust exercise".
'The muscle' fails in Court of Appeal while gang mate succeeds
The gang members were convicted for their part in a meth ring run out of a car yard.
Witness recalls accused talked of 'revenge' after friend's drug death
The Crown claims Sao Yean was murdered as retribution for a drug death.
The meth-soaked desperado killers: A driveway slaying in a time of Covid
Steve Braunias on the trial of methamphetamine desperadoes.
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.
Jury convicts man of manslaughter for robbery that ended with shot to head
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.