PremiumPremiumCrimeAussie-raised recidivist armed robber found with 'arsenal' after deportation to NZThe bumbling crim had no memory of NZ when arrived, age 56. The adjustment didn't go well.21 Mar 06:00 AM
PremiumPoliticsShould we be alarmed? Latest survey data shows cheaper MDMA, rising ketamine in party drug sceneLatest data reveals the rise of ketamine in an increasingly 'pick and choose' drug market18 Mar 04:00 PM
Politics'Superhighway for drugs': NZ, Samoa bolster crackdown amid 'Pacific tsunami' of crimeCrime was a key agenda topic for the PMs' Cabinet meeting. 16 Mar 02:27 AM
PremiumNew ZealandGuns discovered at Auckland Airport with drugs smuggled by corrupt Air NZ staff14 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouple who found $232,000 in drug-dealer's cash in their ceiling can keep $40,00004 Mar 04:54 AM
New Zealand'You need to get home now': Kiwi in Mexico caught up in latest cartel violence25 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldThree dead in new US strike on boat in CaribbeanThe death toll from the campaign which started last September has reached at least 150.23 Feb 09:48 PM
WorldMexico deploys 10,000 troops to end violence over drug lord’s deathThe raid left at least 25 National Guard members and 32 others dead nationwide.23 Feb 05:26 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldEl Mencho: His cartel and the mayhem that followed his killingNew York Times: Past captures of cartel leaders have set off waves of violence.23 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldWave of violence follows killing of Mexico’s most powerful drug lordNemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, known as ‘El Mencho’, went from cop to cartel boss.23 Feb 12:29 AM
WorldTop Mexican drug cartel leader 'El Mencho' killed, Army saysNemesio Oseguera had a $25m bounty on his head.22 Feb 08:21 PM
CrimeMiddlemore nurse jailed in major meth scheme is named after lengthy suppression fightHer husband is also in prison for participation in the same drug scheme. 22 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandFugitive Aussie dealer hid in Far North, used NZ as 'safe harbour' to hide $1mThe man directed associates to deposit $1m into NZ bank accounts.22 Feb 01:00 AM
Crime'Simply not credible': Judge rejects fugitive cannabis cultivator's bizarre explanationHe had a voracious appetite for cannabis and some stellar luck, if he was to be believed.21 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandPolice seize 200kg of illegal drugs, arrest 11 in major undercover sting involving 'dark web'Police said multiple firearms were intercepted following the nine-month investigation.20 Feb 04:41 AM
CrimeHow undercover investigators nailed Jonah Lomu's brother in a drug schemeThe rugby legend's younger brother used his job at FedEx to circumvent Customs inspectors.19 Feb 01:25 AM
CrimePolice charge three men in Dunedin in organised crime and drug supply casePolice say the Willis St raid targeted illegal activity being run through businesses.19 Feb 01:10 AM
WorldPentagon conducts strikes on three more alleged drug boats, killing 11The latest strikes bring the total number of fast boats hit since September to 43.17 Feb 10:58 PM
New ZealandBrother of All Blacks great Jonah Lomu pleads guilty to drug chargeJohn Lomu and another man face sentencing in the Manukau District Court on June 5.16 Feb 11:44 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty‘I’ve lost everything’: Meth link freezes $96m property development dreamLarge development on Auckland's fringe folds after being linked to 'Honey Bear' meth ring.13 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimeFive duped Kiwi crims caught in global 'sting of the century' They were promised an encrypted app to freely discuss the drug trade. It was an FBI trap. 08 Feb 06:00 AM
WorldFrench Navy seizes over four tonnes of cocaine in South PacificThe Navy seized almost five tonnes of cocaine, believed headed for Australia last month.05 Feb 03:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandComanchero gang member to spend rest of life in Tongan prison for drug importingThe 44-year-old tried to expand the gang's presence in Tonga after being deported from Oz.04 Feb 04:00 PM
AucklandPair accused of trying to smuggle 36kg of meth into NZ in Playboy‑branded green teaThe two men arrived at Auckland International Airport on a flight from Singapore. 03 Feb 11:53 PM
Crime'Executed for profit': Trio jailed for teen's mafia-style killing at pre-dug gravePolice searched for nine months before finding Jayden Mamfredos' body 3m underground.03 Feb 10:36 PM
World'Lawless killings in cold blood': US sued over deadly missile strike on alleged drug boatUS faces wrongful death lawsuit over strike which killed two Trinidadian men.27 Jan 08:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFar North meth rehab 'in the trenches' as demand outstrips fundingNorthland has the country’s highest meth use per person in wastewater tests.19 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch: Far North police pitch roles to waitlisted recruitsPolice say Canterbury is so full they are not taking any new recruits.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandUp in smoke: Police seize 10 tonnes of weed in raids on Vietnamese 'grow houses'Police warn landlords to check rentals as 120 properties raided in matter of weeks. 10 Jan 01:00 AM
