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Missing at sea: Mystery surrounds small boat linked to drug importation ring
The international investigation has seen 10 arrested but a small craft is now missing.
'Strange and sophisticated': All the new ways drugs are being smuggled into NZ
Customs say concealment methods by drug traffickers are increasing in sophistication.
Two million cigarettes seized in smuggling operation, Auckland businessman arrested
Customs said the haul was worth approximately $3 million in revenue evasion.
NZ woman allegedly tried to smuggle 52kg of meth labelled as tea into Sydney
Australian Border Force officers allegedly detected drugs in 52 packages.
Trick-or-treat warning: Meth lollies still a risk, police say
Each 'lolly' is 3g of meth, or 300 doses.
Police arrest 11, seize $18m in cannabis plants in Auckland criminal syndicate bust
The 11 arrested were all Vietnamese nationals who have since been deported.
Relative of Schapelle Corby stung in massive 750kg drug bust
Two men linked to Schapelle Corby have been linked to a massive drug bust.
'Brutal act': Drug-dealing duo left body to rot after Epsom motel attack
It was the second homicide one of the men had been linked to.
The meth warehouse, the beer, and the death of an innocent 21 year old
Michael Morrah sits down with Aiden Sagala’s family for an in-depth look at a case which shocked the nation. Video Dean Purcell / Alyse Wright / Carson Bluck
Fonterra manager guilty of manslaughter over meth-laced beer death
Aiden Sagala, 21, died after unknowingly drinking contaminated beer.
Owner 'shocked' multimillion-dollar property at centre of cannabis bust
Police take away plants, light fixtures and air filters from two properties.
Massive cannabis bust at $3m homes in ritzy Auckland suburb
Police were visible from the street, taking away plants, light fixtures and air filters.
Police raid a massive commercial cannabis operation in Auckland
Police have raided a massive commercial cannabis operation at two locations in Orakei, Auckland. Video / NZME
Watch: Honey Bear meth beer manslaughter defendant caught on camera handling deadly product
Aiden Sagala, 21, suffered a fatal overdose after unknowingly drinking liquid meth.
Construction and oil industry pair granted bail after steel beam meth bust
More than 500kg of meth was allegedly smuggled inside some of 42 steel beams.
Auckland construction, oil industry figures charged in major meth bust
The pair are among five men before the courts over the seized drugs.
'It tasted salty': Trial under way into meth-laced Honey Bear beer
Himatjit Kahlon is accused of the manslaughter of Aiden Sagala.
Overseas holidays, sunglasses, botox, cake: How a drug-dealer's wife laundered the cash
Court rejects appeal: "Ample evidence" Paula Toleafoa knew about husband's drug dealing.
Meth lollies Halloween warning: Police urge extra vigilance in Auckland
'Vital the public are aware' of the danger. Each 'lolly' is 3g of meth, or 300 doses.
British clergyman dies during night of drug-fuelled sex with priest
The unnamed clergyman travelled to Belgium for a papal visit, according to reports.
Our daughter's future: Couple fight $1.7m property seizures linked to cannabis grow
Police found $153,000 in cash in couple's wardrobe. Now they've lost two homes.
Police drug operation Gambit snares suspect in Northland
A woman has been arrested in Northland for alleged cocaine offences in Waikato
Airport X-ray reveals dozens of ‘cocaine bullets’ in woman’s stomach
Namibian woman, 30, arrested at OR Tambo with over 60 cocaine pellets in her stomach.
Auckland trio arrested after NZ's largest cocaine shipment bust
The cocaine was estimated to have a street value of $253.75 million.
Coca-Cola without 'Coca'? Indigenous beverage maker challenges trademark
It might be the world’s most recognisable brand. What would it be with only half the name?
US airline mechanic jailed after trying to smuggle cocaine
The airline mechanic was caught looking for cocaine bricks under an international flight.
Kiwi burglar made 51 drug deals by text while at home on monitoring bracelet
Tony Dean Adams also had used meth pipe hidden in his underwear.