New Zealand'Caught in the act': Dilworth teacher got students drunk, abused them at Waiheke bach, court hearsLeonard Cave has pleaded not guilty to 14 charges including sexual violation.23 May 11:21 PM
New Zealand'Desperate situation': Synthetic cannabis dealing leads to deathThe dealer had lost his job and was desperate for money to keep his household afloat.20 May 04:43 AM
New ZealandMan busted with cannabis in his Mercedes: 'For sick old lady'A judge was sceptical about the man's various excuses for being caught with drugs.10 May 11:21 PM
New Zealand'Fall from grace': 'Storeman' of large drug syndicate jailedPeter Dong Hae Kim's offending was a shock to those who knew him.06 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Get pregnant, that'll fix your problems': Mum's endometriosis fight - for 20 yearsDallas was accused of being a drug seeker for repeatedly turning up to ED in pain.04 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I was treated like a drug-seeker': Mum goes undiagnosed for a decadeEmma says she was repeatedly sent home from ED feeling like no one believed her suffering.04 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Massive haul': NZ-built superyacht used to smuggle $300m of cocaineThe vessel was seized off the English coast with 2000kg of cocaine on board.29 Apr 06:03 PM
New ZealandThe P in paradise: Meth use doubled in lockdown, remains elevatedDrug abuse rose sharply and has stayed well above the historical average.26 Apr 06:31 PM
CrimeA cellphone found after a car accident led to drug-trafficking catchA car accident led to the police investigation of an Invercargill drug trafficker.15 Apr 09:07 PM
New Zealand'I was targeted because I'm a cop' - policeman's drink spiked at pubNicholas Townsend spiked the cop's drink because he was 'annoying' him.15 Apr 12:21 AM
New ZealandHouse of horrors: $30,000 meth damage, tenants ordered to pay upTests revealed meth levels of up to 11 times higher than the national safety standard.13 Apr 11:00 PM
CrimeFormer NZ Navy and drug smuggling super yacht to be auctioned offThe former NZ Navy and drug smuggling super yacht MY Kahu is set to be auctioned off with no reserve. Video / Atlantic Yacht & Ship IncWatch10 Apr 08:41 PM
New ZealandReturning inmate caught smuggling drugs into prisonThe inmate was caught trying to smuggle the drugs into prison after compassionate leave.08 Apr 03:27 AM
Crime'Sting of the century': Entertainer accused of laundering $420k loses name suppression bidAbout 40 people were charged by police as part of Operation Trojan Shield31 Mar 11:15 PM
New Zealand'A boy battling his past': Waikato methamphetamine manufacturer pens poem to judgeAlan McQuade had a traumatic childhood, which led him down a destructive path.25 Mar 12:28 AM
New ZealandTeen called taxi to move between her robberies, got pregnant 'on the run'Saffron Tina Jules Mokotupu jailed for 2yrs 9mths but could get out in time to give birth.11 Mar 02:55 AM
CrimeOperation Tauwhiro: Counties Manukau police highlight work in preventing firearms-related violenceCounties Manukau police highlight the work they have done in Operation Tauwhiro that has seized 1,369 firearms, made 1,161 arrests in relation to firearms offences and seized more than 52,000 grams of methamphetamine. Video / NZ PoliceWatch07 Mar 10:02 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBig Read: Meth-fuelled burglar shot by farmerThe sorry saga could have had an even worse ending, reports Kurt Bayer.03 Mar 10:00 PM
CrimeDestiny Church drug rehab helps women avoid jailPolice noticed a large surge of drugs in Central Otago, leading back to the two women.03 Mar 06:08 PM
New ZealandMeth cook's mum's unwitting involvement in son's P productionSteven Griffiths had a reputation as a good P cook in the drug world.23 Feb 03:52 AM
LifestyleFormer Aussie of the Year addresses bong photo in open letterA photo of a 19yo Grace Tame with a bong was unearthed by her critics.19 Feb 09:05 PM
New ZealandDeportees from New Zealand 'fuelling Pacific Islands drug addiction'Study says deportation policies are making drug problems worse in Pacific nations.19 Feb 04:00 PM
Lifestyle'Pot month': Hilarious Bunnings sign goes viralA confusing sign at an Aussie Bunnings store has left shoppers in stitches.18 Feb 12:57 AM
New ZealandMeth, guns and a global supply chain: Five people charged for large-scale drug operation in the Hutt ValleyThree men and two women have been arrested.04 Feb 01:18 AM
CrimeScavenging bins to selling P - Hamilton man's path to prisonNeville James Junior King was in possession of around 350g of meth when he was arrested.03 Feb 01:44 AM
New ZealandCampground manager smuggled and sold methPolice waited for Glenn Richard Maxwell to surrender the meth during a 'brown watch'.25 Jan 05:13 PM
CrimeFour Vietnamese men named after Whangārei dope growing bustVietnamese nationals arrested after a drug bust in Whangārei, can now be named.25 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimeJudge focuses on the effects of the crime on the communityPrison term for aggravated robbery committer who made off with $1000 worth of tobacco.19 Jan 09:20 PM
New ZealandRainbow pencil case stash the undoing for 'wholesale' meth dealerNapier woman who dealt in "wholesale" quantities of meth avoids a prison sentence.14 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandTwo arrested on drug charges after raid of New Lynn addressA 32-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman will appear in Waitākere District Court today.11 Jan 10:45 PM
SportReport: England rugby international arrested on rape chargeThe arrests come as the UK is dealing with a marked increase of reports of drink spiking.11 Jan 08:20 PM
New ZealandFestival drug testing: 'Dramatic drop' in bath salts being sold as MDMAIt comes as festival-goers spend their first summer under a law change.07 Jan 03:25 AM
New ZealandPerson left in hospital after toxic chemical sold as recreational drugThe toxic chemical diethylene glycol is currently being sold in Auckland.24 Dec 08:05 AM
New ZealandDrug checking could save lives this summerESR is partnering with the Drug Foundation to reduce harm from illegal drugs this summer.22 Dec 03:48 AM
