New Zealand15kg meth suitcase stash seized: Woman arrested at Auckland AirportThe seized meth equates to a potential street value of up to $4.55m.27 Mar 03:02 AM
PoliticsJustice, Police Ministers asked for solutions to tackle near doubling of meth use in past yearA drugs in wastewater report shows a 96 percent increase in methamphetamine consumption. 24 Mar 05:42 AM
New ZealandStink of cannabis at traffic stop leads to convictions and confiscation of $57kA judge found police failed to follow proper procedures in holding on to the money.21 Mar 08:00 PM
WorldCanada denounces China for executing four Canadians on drug chargesClemency is still being sought in another case from 2019.20 Mar 11:48 PM
New Zealand$21.7m meth bust: Trio of airport workers accused of drug smugglingCustoms have arrested three men for allegedly smuggling the boxes.20 Mar 04:36 AM
Crime‘This is it’: Mr Asia’s addicts describe how they fell for heroinThe drug took off as young counter-culture Kiwis wanted more than rugby, racing and beer. 14 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeCrown says Crips leader accused of murdering 75yo wanted to ‘teach the world a lesson’Lawyers for the trio said murder was never their intention. 14 Mar 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘Dirty money’: $200k in flash cars, cash & drugs seized from Akl drug ring money laundererPolice found 44kg of meth during Operation Worthington, half of it hidden in a bathtub.13 Mar 03:00 AM
CrimeKiller 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.12 Mar 02:00 AM
Crime‘Long life’ - the ironic jewellery clue that identified murdered drug lord Mr AsiaIn the final episode, hosts John Daniell and Noelle McCarthy explore the gang’s downfall.11 Mar 04:00 PM
Crime"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 WilksWatch11 Mar 04:00 PM
Crime‘They’re actually enslaving people’: Top cop compares gang tactics with Mr Asia drug syndicateOverseas criminals and local gangs use meth to bring misery to NZ communities, say police 11 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate after three people overdose on illicit opioid thinking it was cocaine“It’s currently not known how widely this substance may be circulating."10 Mar 08:56 AM
New ZealandPolice search uncovers meth, $100,000 cash and an e-bike stolen in 2023Armed officers stopped the alleged 'known offender' while driving in Tikokino on Friday.09 Mar 10:36 PM
SportUS offers $17m reward for Olympic snowboarder-turned-drug lordWedding allegedly shipped cocaine from Colombia to the US and Canada.06 Mar 10:43 PM
CrimeThe body in the quarry - how police found Mr AsiaThe discovery marked the beginning of the end for the Mr Asia drug syndicate.04 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Drug of choice’: NZ meth use hits unprecedented levelsMeth use reached record levels in NZ last year, peaking at 39.2kg in a week.02 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessUnder pressure from Trump, Mexico extradites cartel kingpinsMexico has extradited some of its most notorious imprisoned drug lords.28 Feb 12:57 AM
CrimeFrom kindy teacher to drug mule - Mr Asia: A Forgotten HistoryInside the heroin syndicate, young professionals rubbed shoulders with career criminals.25 Feb 04:00 PM
Travel newsWatch: Hapless tourist busted after drugs fall from pocket during airport tantrumHe shouted, he flailed, he rolled around and he was eventually hauled off to jail.24 Feb 09:40 PM
Crime‘Kurupt Churchie man’: Ex-Air NZ worker who smuggled meth was a youth mentorThe 'Tongan Pablo' was respected both in church and the criminal underworld.22 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘Gone forever’: Family’s grief as man jailed for 21 years after employee’s meth-laced beer deathAiden Sagala’s overdose death was part of NZ’s largest meth importation case.21 Feb 04:47 AM
CrimeSeven months in a leaky boat - the drug shipment that started the Mr Asia gangShipwreck, malaria and double-crossing on board the Brigadoon.18 Feb 04:00 PM
Crime‘Out of control’: Murders mount up for the Mr Asia gangAs the syndicate expands into Australia, it looks like Terry Clark's luck has run out.18 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMr Asia: A Forgotten History - new podcast reveals full story behind NZ drug empireThe untold story behind New Zealand's most notorious drug syndicate.18 Feb 04:00 PM
CrimeWhen Terry met Marty – how the 1970s Mr Asia drug empire beganThe two key players join forces in episode 1 of our true crime podcast.18 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTrial with $600k cash and 11kg meth: Man convicted on multiple drug chargesGuilty verdicts after police seize 11kg of meth, $600,000 cash, and 17 phones.18 Feb 07:00 AM
TravelOz trial begins for NZ pensioner accused of importing ‘commercial quantity’ of heroinRaemon Parkinson, 70, was stopped at Melbourne International Airport in November. 18 Feb 05:58 AM
New ZealandLargest-ever NZ airport cocaine bust uncovers 100kg smuggled in luggageCocaine amounts seized in Auckland have been increasing: 183kg found this year alone.18 Feb 01:52 AM
CrimeDefence argue for acquittal in major meth case, accuse police of failing to follow policyThe defendant was allegedly found with 11kg of meth, $600,000 in cash and 17 cellphones.17 Feb 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘Easy money:’ How string of life setbacks led man to become meth courierTony Looker was eventually stopped by police who found $113,000 in cash and 44g of meth.15 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandPolice seize Wellington drug dealer’s 42-foot yacht and high-end artDrugs were concealed in inner-city parking buildings and exchanged for cash.14 Feb 05:45 AM
Crime‘Can’t courier $1m of drugs’: Police under scrutiny over testing of 11kg meth findA defence lawyer says all of the drug haul should have been driven to ESR in a police car.11 Feb 05:37 AM
WorldCocaine 'no worse than whisky': Colombian PresidentGustavo Petro said the drug would be 'sold like wine' if legalised worldwide.09 Feb 10:44 PM
