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80-year-old kuia at coalface of Northland's meth crisis as iwi works on plan
Ngāpuhi leader Mane Tahere says we all need to join the fight against the meth crisis.
Police, NZ Customs seize 25kg worth of cocaine valued at $9 million
Police and customs received information about the importation through Lyttleton Port.
$34 million: Auckland Airport staff seize 90kg worth of meth
Auckland Airport staff have seized an estimated 405.69kg of drugs so far in 2025.
How desperate business loan led single mum into meth syndicate’s inner circle
Reaching out to loan sharks over WeChat turned out to be a bad idea. She is now in jail.
US Army pilot's LSD religious defence rejected in court hearing
Kyle Riester allegedly shipped 1797 LSD orders, earning more than NZ$200,000.
Business owner's double life as city's most prolific tagger, 'Blume'
He owned a company worth seven figures by day. By night, he caused over $1m in damage.
Canterbury cocaine ring: Smuggler believes he 'should be treated more leniently' than meth importers
The criminal group of Colombian and Argentinian dairy workers operated for four years.
Ferrari-driving gang member admits importing 613kg drugs, faces losing $7m in assets
The main target in Operation Weirton has pleaded guilty on the eve of High Court trial.
$19.7m drug haul: Customs' major meth and cocaine bust at Auckland Airport
A 24-year-old was charged after 2kg of cocaine was found in his suitcase.
Victim's $60k nest egg locked in money-laundering battle
Min Hu is one of 14 legitimate and innocent investors who are owed nearly $1.5m.
Auckland Airport staff seize 25kg of cocaine, meth worth more than $9m
The busts occurred during two smuggling attempts in one night.
Mexican ‘tourist’ busted with $360k in cash and almost 14kg of meth
Man on three-month visa now faces years in NZ prison. The Crown has also taken his cash.
Police bust cannabis growing operation in Three Kings, Auckland
Officers were seen carrying large crates from the property filled with plants.
How a gang leader’s life of business-class trips, six-figure vehicles came to an end
Ricky Poa led a multimillion-dollar meth and cocaine operation out of Christchurch.
15kg meth suitcase stash seized: Woman arrested at Auckland Airport
The seized meth equates to a potential street value of up to $4.55m.
Justice, Police Ministers asked for solutions to tackle near doubling of meth use in past year
A drugs in wastewater report shows a 96 percent increase in methamphetamine consumption.
Stink of cannabis at traffic stop leads to convictions and confiscation of $57k
A judge found police failed to follow proper procedures in holding on to the money.
Canada denounces China for executing four Canadians on drug charges
Clemency is still being sought in another case from 2019.
$21.7m meth bust: Trio of airport workers accused of drug smuggling
Customs have arrested three men for allegedly smuggling the boxes.
‘This is it’: Mr Asia’s addicts describe how they fell for heroin
The drug took off as young counter-culture Kiwis wanted more than rugby, racing and beer.
Crown says Crips leader accused of murdering 75yo wanted to ‘teach the world a lesson’
Lawyers for the trio said murder was never their intention.
‘Dirty money’: $200k in flash cars, cash & drugs seized from Akl drug ring money launderer
Police found 44kg of meth during Operation Worthington, half of it hidden in a bathtub.
Killer Beez secretary wants to swap life of crime for jewellery making
$35,000 cash and two Harley-Davidsons were seized from Stenton Wilde's home.
"They're actually enslaving people in those communities"
Head of the National Organised Crime Group, Greg Williams explains how the Mr Asia drug ring paved the way for NZ's methamphetamine problem. Video/Marty Melville - Edit/Ella Wilks
‘Long life’ - the ironic jewellery clue that identified murdered drug lord Mr Asia
In the final episode, hosts John Daniell and Noelle McCarthy explore the gang’s downfall.
‘They’re actually enslaving people’: Top cop compares gang tactics with Mr Asia drug syndicate
Overseas criminals and local gangs use meth to bring misery to NZ communities, say police
Police investigate after three people overdose on illicit opioid thinking it was cocaine
“It’s currently not known how widely this substance may be circulating."