CrimeGang member who killed taxi driver handed new sentence for major meth operationFarshad Esfehani-Bahadori was on bail for the fatal crash when he helped supply meth.21 Jul 04:09 AM
New ZealandCovid diagnosis temporarily delays Comancheros leader's meth supply trialThe trial could not go ahead without ill defence lawyer.21 Jul 12:11 AM
WorldMexican drug lord thought to be behind murders of six more US citizensFamilies of innocent people killed by Rafael Caro Quintero also want justice.20 Jul 03:50 AM
New ZealandWhat is Fentanyl? Katie Harris examines fentanyl, a synthetic prescription drug 100 times more potent than morphine. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / NZ Drug Foundation Watch19 Jul 05:28 AM
New ZealandNon-custodial sentence an 'investment' for Cromwell meth addictA Cromwell woman has been given a chance after being caught dealing methamphetamine.18 Jul 11:54 PM
New ZealandGreen gold: Grower jailed for converting historic bank into cannabis operationSecret door in the pantry opened into five chambers housing a 'very high-quality' crop.18 Jul 06:57 PM
New ZealandPolice seize more than $2m in cash, drugs, firearms linked to Hells AngelsOperation Samson is investigating the NZ chapter of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club.15 Jul 07:00 PM
CrimeMan who helped smuggle 110kg meth shipment asks Court of Appeal for mercyThe Taiwanese citizen was arrested in 2019, one month after arriving in New Zealand.13 Jul 01:42 AM
New ZealandNZDF soldier told to 'harden up' after officer has affair with partnerFormer soldier says it was devastating being forced to call his partner's lover 'sir'.12 Jul 01:56 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Reducing drug harm means admitting for most of us drugs are harmlessThe importance of testing drugs and being honest with young people to reduce harm.11 Jul 06:30 PM
New ZealandFocus: Police roll out new drug testing toolAndrew Coster, Commissioner of Police and Chris Hipkins, Minister of Police launch the Lumi drug scanning tool to frontline Police nationwide. Video / Michael CraigWatch07 Jul 11:26 PM
New ZealandDodge Charger worth $185,000 among assets seized by police after drug bustTwo Harley Davidson motorcycles also catch cops' eyes in bid to ensure crime doesn't pay.07 Jul 07:06 AM
New ZealandWaikato woman admits role in P, GBL drug ringSharon Marfell was a senior member of a drugs distribution syndicate in the Waikato.05 Jul 12:39 AM
New Zealand'Worst fears come true': Why NZ is not ready for a fentanyl crisisLow doses of the life-saving antidote Naloxone are a worry, says NZ Drug Foundation.03 Jul 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnalysis: What we can learn from US opioid crisisMore than a million have died in the US from opioid overdoses, what can NZ do to stop it?01 Jul 08:34 AM
CrimeAltered sentence for man whose meth importation trial was eclipsed by Joseph Parker suppression battleTevita Kulu was sentenced in 2019 to 18 years' prison for the "home-grown" operation.01 Jul 12:46 AM
New ZealandMan cultivated specific cannabis strain to relieve his chronic painA growing room was set up in his garage with specialised heating, lighting and ventilation28 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandFentanyl confirmed to be present in New Zealand for the first timeTest results of the drug that hospitalised 12 people have come back positive for fentanyl.28 Jun 05:41 AM
New Zealand'Greater risk of overdose': US drug expert warns against using fentanylLast year in the US more than 70,000 deaths were attributed to incorrect fentanyl usage.28 Jun 01:45 AM
New ZealandPolice seek source after 12 hospitalised from powdered fentanylFears the drug that killed 60,000 in North America last year is circulating in NZ.26 Jun 07:08 AM
New ZealandNew poll shows most NZers support change in drug lawsMost Kiwis favour drug law changes that remove criminal penalties, focus on health.25 Jun 09:34 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ's most wanted: $50m drug bust fugitive arrested in SpainEXCLUSIVE: Police seek extradition over 500kg drug shipment smuggled into NZ.24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSole trader in meth has extra time added to prison sentenceJudge tells dealer that methamphetamine 'wreaks havoc' on other people's lives.24 Jun 10:11 AM
New ZealandUndies stuffed with meth: Sentence reduced on appeal'Very, very angry' Marcus Forde was kicked out of two gangs for his drug use.20 Jun 06:16 PM
New Zealand'Pipeline to prison': Childhood abuse led killer to life of crimeSerial offender described as having an impulse and intense desire to use violence.19 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentPatrick Gower: On BoozeIn his new special, Patrick Gower: On Booze, Gower investigates the Kiwi drinking culture. Video / ThreeWatch12 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandSix charged after ketamine, P, ecstasy, mephedrone party drug bustPolice operation spanned more than six months and resulted in six arrests.11 Jun 04:50 AM
CrimeJudge references death penalty while sentencing young drug dealerJudge tells young drug dealer he would be hanged if in Singapore, "no questions asked".11 Jun 02:39 AM
New ZealandMan caught allegedly smuggling 2kg of meth in luggage at Auckland AirportIt's the first seizure of drugs from a passenger since the border was reopened.10 Jun 05:33 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTe Ao Mārama a new way of serving justice, but how much difference will $47.4m make?Chief Judge: "We're talking about a change of culture, and with it a change of practice."03 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentHeard and Depp are both losers in their bitter courtroom battle - here's whyThe trial will have ramifications beyond which multi-millionaire has to pay up.29 May 01:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland gang shootings: Seven arrested, guns and ammunition recoveredThere's "no tolerance for this brazen violence" and enforcement will continue, police say.27 May 10:10 PM
Entertainment'Devastated': Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler enters rehab facilityAerosmith has cancelled tour dates amid news of Steven Tyler's relapse.24 May 07:23 PM
New ZealandDilworth School staff member told student his alleged abuser was 'great guy''The school knew about it and chose to ignore it,' a sister of complainant tells court.24 May 04:12 AM
