'Systematic deprivation': Man avoids jail for causing death of partner
Northlander successfully appeals jail sentence for causing death of his partner.
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Medical incident outside SkyCity Auckland
Five ambulances are in attendance for a medical incident at SkyCity Auckland. Video / Dean Purcell
Prof Michael Baker: Why we need to decriminalise drug use
Opinion: Time to re-write our drug laws based on evidence and public health principles.
Denver Chance murder: Drug dealer killer jailed for 15 years
Chance was killed in February 2019 and his body placed in a freezer.
Kawhia man Orren Williams avoids jail after admitting drugs charges
Accused was acquitted of murder but is now being sentenced for drugs charges.
How the FBI and police used the Anom app to sting criminals
How the FBI and police used the Anom app to make 35 arrests in NZ and target hundreds more worldwide. Video / AFP
Operation Ironside: Australian Police take down mafia, bikie members in ‘sting of the century’
Watch: Australian Police take down mafia, Comancheros in early morning raids and seize millions in cars, drugs and cash. Video / AFP
Gang allegedly bought catamaran to meet mothership off NZ coast
The criminals thought they were protected by a 'shield of impenetrable encryption'.
Police take down gangs; Mongrel Mob calls it a smear campaign
NZ Police lay 900 charges in wake of major global police op targeting organised crime.
Dig your own grave 'ghastly murder' appeal tossed out
Meth dealer hit, stabbed, told to dig own grave, but killer tried to appeal his sentence.
Faces and fights of Mexico's drug war
The Associated Press spent five days on the front line of Mexico's drug war, embedded with the army. Video / AP
Doggone it: Since the nose doesn't know pot is now legal, K-9s retire
Drug-sniffing police dogs from around the US are being forced into early retirement.
The headline-grabbing headmaster in charge of NZ's second-biggest school
It's a complicated job, running a school with a population the size of Raglan.
Meth hotspot: Trail of destruction in the Bay
The impact of meth across the Bay of Plenty continues to grow, a former addict says.
Meth hotspot: Trail of destruction in the Bay
The impact of meth across the Bay of Plenty continues to grow, a former addict says.
Gang violence: 'There were over 30 of them fighting'
The violence comes as survey reveals Kiwis are fearful of gang presence in public spaces.
'He didn't?!': Eurovision winner's shocking on-camera act
Fellow band member appears to nudge him when the camera is on them. So what WAS he doing?
Cafe owner that sold 'pot brownies' pleads not guilty to charges
Owner Nathan Sharp went to trial after pleading not guilty to selling the drug-laced dessert. Video / Nine Network
'Drug use, neglect and abuse': Survivors of infamous NZ sex cult break silence
'We're getting older, we better sort it out before we go': Simon Horrocks.
Meth, murder and mystery: How two innocent girls vanished into a dark world
When meth came to town it brought horror and death, even to the most innocent.
'I'm fighting to get out': Kiwi killer's letters from US jail
Clinton Thinn's lawyers are now preparing an appeal to the US Federal Court.
Comanchero president's big brother jailed
He came to New Zealand to support deported gang boss brother. Now he's been jailed too.
'Crushing' sentence for meth importation challenged
Jailed woman says she couldn't have imported drugs in Ninety Mile Beach drama.
Voodoo hatred killing: 'Hot shot' drug theory queried
Sketchy evidence should have raised more warnings for murder trial jury, lawyer claims.
Kelly Osbourne opens up about her addiction
TV personality Kelly Osbourne has opened up about her relapse after battling her addiction back in 2017. Video / PodcastOne
Exclusive: Man charged in plot to import cocaine from Mexico worked at Tauranga port
A stevedore was among eight people arrested after an eight-month covert investigation.
Cocaine 'catcher' accused, sailor to learn fate
Very "brazen" for sailor to return if guilty, jurors told in Bastion Pt case.
Banana business 'legitimate', High Court drugs trial told
Accused's lawyer says her client was genuinely involved in the business.
Sailor sauntered off ship with cocaine, Crown says
Foreign crew made a fast fortune funnelling drugs into New Zealand, jurors told.
Watch: Manu Vatuvei reveals he is sports star facing charges for importing meth
After lengthy struggle for secrecy, Manu Vatuvei's serious drug charges made public.
Teen froze to death after family kicked him out for using cannabis
The teen got into an argument with his dad who believed he crashed the car while high.
Police intercept package from Thailand containing 2kg of liquid meth
Three people have been charged with importing methamphetamine.
Trial hears of cocaine cops' secret break-in
Cocaine market is exploding, drug cop tells High Court trial.
Saudi bans Lebanese produce because of drug smuggling
Saudi bans Lebanese fruit and vegetable shipments increasingly used to smuggle drugs.