New Zealand'It was all Anton': Murder accused turn on each other as trial heats upFour people are facing a charge of murdering a Hamilton man in 202024 May 06:23 AM
New ZealandDave Letele says Nate Nauer sentencing 'absolutely disgraceful'The community advocate said the radio star had turned his life around for the better.24 May 02:17 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe rise and fall of radio star unmasked as gang’s money laundererThe Mai FM host bought expensive cars on behalf of the Comancheros to launder dirty cash.23 May 11:57 PM
New ZealandIdentity of Auckland media personality who laundered cash for Comancheros revealedNate Nauer laundered the better part of $500k for the notorious gang.23 May 10:01 PM
New ZealandMeth-using killer fails in appeal against murder convictionMoetū Kaitai appealed on three grounds, all relating to the trial judge's summing-up.23 May 03:46 AM
New ZealandArmed police’s search yields $1400 of meth and loaded shot gunThree men have been charged with drug-related offences as a part of Operation Cobalt.22 May 07:53 AM
New Zealand'He was harmless': Woman recalls alleged murder victim, Sao YeanSao Yean was found dead in a water trough near Gordonton.19 May 04:40 AM
New ZealandGiant 140kg shipment of meth bound for NZ uncovered in CanadaThe smuggling find comes after a string of record-breaking drug busts.19 May 04:07 AM
New ZealandDuo accused in meth-laced beer smuggling face fresh cocaine chargesThe men, aged in their 30s and 40s, face more drug charges.18 May 02:32 AM
New Zealand‘I’m sorry’: Hamilton man sells friend's car, burgles homes to buy drugsJonathon Garrett's friend was helping him. He sold her car to get his next fix.17 May 04:16 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Some home truths about poverty in NZBill Capamagian: Help the deserving poor and stop pandering to the ratbags.15 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Vile': Parents sexually and physically abused their childrenThe father injected the girl with drugs, stating it was a "trust exercise".10 May 06:00 AM
Crime'The muscle' fails in Court of Appeal while gang mate succeedsThe gang members were convicted for their part in a meth ring run out of a car yard.10 May 04:06 AM
New ZealandWitness recalls accused talked of 'revenge' after friend's drug deathThe Crown claims Sao Yean was murdered as retribution for a drug death.08 May 06:47 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe meth-soaked desperado killers: A driveway slaying in a time of CovidSteve Braunias on the trial of methamphetamine desperadoes.05 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandMeth-in-suitcase smuggler fails in bid to have case heard in Supreme CourtJiri Kupec tried to smuggle 20kg of meth into New Zealand in suitcase linings.04 May 05:00 AM
CrimeJury convicts man of manslaughter for robbery that ended with shot to headProsecutors described Robbie Hart's shooting death as intentional and 'execution'-like.04 May 03:29 AM
New ZealandRoom with a boom: Meth pair get home detention for hotel lab blastThe drug dealers were given large discounts to their sentences.03 May 10:29 PM
New Zealand'I got your guy': Overdose sees innocent man targeted in alleged murderSao Yean had nothing to do with 'bad drugs' that led to a death. He paid with his life.03 May 06:34 AM
New ZealandDetails of late drug dealer’s operation revealedCourt allows four vehicles owned by late drug dealer to be sold.03 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘Disastrous outcome’: Woman sentenced for running over man clearing drainJeffrey Ilott was on his hands and knees clearing out guttering when he was run over.03 May 03:09 AM
New ZealandOpinion: Is the Aotearoa drug policy for the 21st Century fit for purpose?We need a policy that helps, not harms.02 May 11:04 PM
CrimeNew Lynn murder trial: Lawyers present closing addressesJury to decide if killing was a well-organised 'hit' or the actions of hapless criminals.02 May 05:43 AM
New Zealand‘Severe meth use disorder’: Man busted with drugs, cash, axe in car jailedBradley Davies was sentenced for his ninth breach of a protection order.02 May 02:20 AM
CrimeDefence: Bullet to drug dealer's head was accidental, not 'dumb ass' plan to execute himRobert Hart, 40, was fatally shot while on his motorbike in November 2021.01 May 06:31 PM
New ZealandDriver tried to pull dead friend from burning van after crashWhen Nguyen Cong Giap's van struck a power pole, Alex Blackwell was in the backseat.01 May 05:58 AM
Crime'It's f***ing cruel': Murder accused at 'execution' trial turns on co-defendantRobert Hart was shot through his motorcycle helmet in November 2021.28 Apr 05:00 AM
World'Pablo Escobaa': Lamb found in car with $20k worth of drugs and a scoop of chipsWe've all heard of drug mules, but lambs?28 Apr 02:42 AM
World'Reprehensible': Tiny nation sparks fury by executing man for cannabisTangaraju Suppiah was hanged for abetting in trafficking cannabis.26 Apr 06:33 PM
New ZealandYouth leader turned 'kingpin' drew family into meth ring, court hearsHe grew up with a good family who gave him "every advantage".26 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandWoman charged over smuggling $2.7m of cocaine into NZ in shampoo bottlesOfficers found cocaine in her suitcase lining and liquid cocaine hidden in shampoo bottles26 Apr 05:00 AM
New Zealand'It's happening every day': Youth huffing in laundromat machinesCCTV footage shows youths climbing into washing machines to inhale deodorant.23 Apr 11:34 PM
CrimeMan found with record meth haul blames Bali bombings for drug offendingThe dealer was found with 443g of meth and $350,000.22 Apr 04:08 AM
WorldDisgraced Sydney socialite-turned-sex worker jailed after phone exposes drug dealsThe 27-year-old turned to sex work because it paid in cash to fund her drug habit.21 Apr 09:07 AM
