CrimeHow an Australian ex-banker's NZ visit resulted in a prison sentencePolice caught pair red-handed after they were flown to Auckland for a cocaine burglary.14 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandWhiff of cannabis during traffic stop leads to drugs convictions for young mumThe 22-year-old mother of three came to court prepared to go to prison. 10 Jun 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Insider threat': NZ and Pacific being corrupted by organised crime - expertsExperts recommend a national anti-corruption agency to investigate reports of bribery.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTenants grew cannabis but landlord who allegedly owned other grow houses avoids prosecutionConvicted brothers tried to shift responsibility for drug operation during trial. 08 Jun 08:00 AM
CrimeGangster altered ankle bracelet to look like he was at home while running drugs, 3D gunsHe was given mercy after a coordinated prison attack left him with possible brain damage.08 Jun 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Life imprisonment': Teen faces harsh penalty after $5m drug bust at borderA teenager was arrested at Auckland Airport, allegedly carrying 15kg of meth and cocaine.06 Jun 06:29 AM
CrimeChurch-going bank employee led secret life laundering $3m for meth syndicateHe was a literal poster boy for ASB but also corrupted colleagues, collected P shipments.01 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandInside the $1b drug haul by NZ-led naval task force in Middle EastThe haul included one tonne of heroin and 660kg of hashish.29 May 03:24 AM
New ZealandCustoms seizes 130kg of cocaine from shipping container at Port of TaurangaThe Class A drug was worth up to $50.44 million. 27 May 04:32 AM
WorldBritish woman accused of smuggling deadly drug made from human bonesCharlotte May Lee, 21, claims the drugs were planted in suitcases without her knowledge.25 May 08:00 AM
Crime'Sparks flying': Head Hunters associate crashed through school gates in spiked, stolen AudiHe has since sobered up and re-evaluated his life choices, his lawyer says.25 May 06:00 AM
Crime'Stop ringing and calling people': Gang member tells mum while arranging drug dropSherryn Erikson’s home in Blockhouse Bay was used as the drop-off point in Auckland.21 May 04:47 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Meth crisis needs a collaborative approachWe must support those on the frontline of this complex and growing emergency.19 May 05:00 PM
CrimeMan's bedroom meth stash enough to supply Wellington region for two monthsHe failed to convince a judge that the stash was to feed his own addiction.15 May 08:00 AM
New ZealandRaccoon caught with crack pipeA woman has been arrested after her pet raccoon was found with a crack pipe in her car.Watch07 May 07:19 PM
New Zealand80-year-old kuia at coalface of Northland's meth crisis as iwi works on planNgāpuhi leader Mane Tahere says we all need to join the fight against the meth crisis.07 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandPolice, NZ Customs seize 25kg worth of cocaine valued at $9 millionPolice and customs received information about the importation through Lyttleton Port.06 May 06:17 AM
CrimeInmate imported $15m of drugs into NZ - all from behind barsGang member Elijah Daveron used phones that were smuggled into prison for the deals.05 May 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Body-packed five cartons': Man busted smuggling cigarettes at Wellington airportIllegal tobacco operations sell from Facebook marketplace, churches and language schools.04 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Cold turkey': Former drug-taking league player avoids 501 deportation after remarkable turnaround'Rot set in' when the drug user turned to methamphetamine. He later beat his addiction.03 May 01:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi caught allegedly smuggling cocaine into Thailand remains detainedMFAT says it is providing consular assistance to the detained man.30 Apr 04:50 AM
CrimeEx-prefect stood to strike it rich with maple syrup meth scheme – here's why it failedThe maple syrup shipment contained enough methamphetamine to supply all of NZ for a year. 28 Apr 11:39 PM
CrimeMigrant farm worker claims she was 'roped' into importing cocaineRuth Ramirez-Alfonso was arrested in a major 2021 cocaine bust in New Zealand.28 Apr 08:00 AM
New Zealand$34 million: Auckland Airport staff seize 90kg worth of methAuckland Airport staff have seized an estimated 405.69kg of drugs so far in 2025.28 Apr 04:40 AM
CrimeHow desperate business loan led single mum into meth syndicate’s inner circleReaching out to loan sharks over WeChat turned out to be a bad idea. She is now in jail.27 Apr 07:00 AM
WorldUS Army pilot's LSD religious defence rejected in court hearingKyle Riester allegedly shipped 1797 LSD orders, earning more than NZ$200,000.25 Apr 05:13 AM
CrimeBusiness 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.20 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandCanterbury cocaine ring: Smuggler believes he 'should be treated more leniently' than meth importersThe criminal group of Colombian and Argentinian dairy workers operated for four years.20 Apr 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFerrari-driving gang member admits importing 613kg drugs, faces losing $7m in assetsThe main target in Operation Weirton has pleaded guilty on the eve of High Court trial.15 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand$19.7m drug haul: Customs' major meth and cocaine bust at Auckland AirportA 24-year-old was charged after 2kg of cocaine was found in his suitcase.14 Apr 06:03 AM
New ZealandVictim's $60k nest egg locked in money-laundering battleMin Hu is one of 14 legitimate and innocent investors who are owed nearly $1.5m.12 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Airport staff seize 25kg of cocaine, meth worth more than $9mThe busts occurred during two smuggling attempts in one night.09 Apr 07:50 AM
New ZealandMexican ‘tourist’ busted with $360k in cash and almost 14kg of methMan on three-month visa now faces years in NZ prison. The Crown has also taken his cash.06 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandPolice bust cannabis growing operation in Three Kings, AucklandOfficers were seen carrying large crates from the property filled with plants. 02 Apr 06:36 AM
