WorldCocaine 'no worse than whisky': Colombian PresidentGustavo Petro said the drug would be 'sold like wine' if legalised worldwide.09 Feb 10:44 PM
New ZealandSeven arrested after armed police callout, firearms and meth charges laidCharges include burglary, possession of firearms and methamphetamine.06 Feb 08:19 PM
New Zealand‘Alarm bells’: How a free US trip led to NZ man’s $7.18m drug charge James Moa, 21, was arrested at Sydney Airport with 20kg of cocaine hidden in his suitcase.05 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘Exemplary’ community leader jailed for part in airport drug import ringThe syndicate's 'logistics organiser' stored large amounts of cash at his sister's house.03 Feb 09:45 PM
New ZealandKiwi charged with importing 20kg of cocaine into Australia The 21-year-old man will appear in court in Sydney today. 02 Feb 11:40 PM
BusinessTrump says tariffs ‘pain’ will be ‘worth the price’Trump rejects claims of 'Dumbest Trade War in History', hits back about 'poisonous drugs'.02 Feb 05:38 PM
WorldChina, Mexico, Canada retaliate against sweeping US tariffsCanadian and Mexican exports face a 25% tariff, with energy resources from Canada at 10%.02 Feb 02:59 AM
New ZealandMDMA disguised as dodgy-looking crockery smashes 'sophisticated' drug operationPolice swoop after package declared to be dining plates was actually plate-shaped MDMA.31 Jan 07:29 AM
New ZealandMan arrested after police discover illegal Otago cannabis operationPolice found five indoor tents with a dozen cannabis plants at the Roxburgh house.27 Jan 06:41 AM
New Zealand27 out of 61 meth lollies never recovered, no arrests madePolice wind down operation five months after meth lollies first discovered.23 Jan 06:50 PM
WorldTrump pardons 'Silk Road' drug kingpin in surprise moveThe 'Silk Road' online marketplace facilitated millions of dollars of drug sales.22 Jan 02:32 AM
BusinessCanada vows strong response, Mexico urges calm in face of Trump threatsFentanyl fixation and illegal immigration issues strain relations.21 Jan 08:39 PM
OpinionOpinion: Why supply control alone won’t solve New Zealand’s methamphetamine crisisSeizures at airports capture only 20% of incoming meth shipments.20 Jan 06:00 PM
New Zealand$11m meth bust: US woman in court over alleged 31kg meth smuggling attemptThe 24-year-old woman appeared in court today and has been remanded in custody.20 Jan 05:27 AM
New Zealand'Doggedness:' the key to record drug busts: Inside Customs operationsIt's not every day that Customs finds 725kg of concealed cocaine... but it does happen.20 Jan 05:12 AM
Crime‘Don’t check your pockets’: Guard who smuggled drugs into prison blamed actions on menacing noteThe prison guard said he feared for his safety if he didn't comply.19 Jan 05:39 AM
New ZealandInside the fight against smuggling at New Zealand's largest portHow New Zealand Customs uses intelligence and technology to battle rising drug smuggling at the Port of Tauranga. Video / Mike ScottWatch17 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandPolice seize $413k from baggage handler in meth import caseThe syndicate's 'logistics organiser' stored large amounts of cash at his sister's house.13 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandBailed Mongrel Mob boss still on run before meth-dealing sentencingMathew Karetu was busted when police found $68,100 and a gun in a Louis Vuitton handbag.10 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandBailed Mob boss on run before meth-dealing sentencingPolice have issued a warrant for the arrest of Mathew Karetu.10 Jan 08:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCops seize $60m of ‘tainted’ property allegedly linked to criminals A look at some of the properties targeted by police - and why they made the move.09 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMultimillion-dollar meth busts at Auckland airport in first two days of 2025Meth had been soaked into clothing to conceal it.03 Jan 01:09 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe drug-dealing Mongrel Mob boss who had $68k cash in a Louis Vuitton handbagThe gang leader was seen in a pub carpark buying 1kg of meth for $140,000.27 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow a church-going businessman was caught smuggling 30kg of drugs for King CobrasRonnie Kivalu's double life was exposed when he was caught red-handed with the meth.27 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandA year in review: What moved the Waikato in August 2024?As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.26 Dec 06:30 PM
Crime'Confused and unsophisticated': How a comedy of errors dashed a $2.5m liquid meth plotThe plan to retrieve the drug, hidden inside shock absorbers, needed some work.24 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeFerrari-driving 'Pink Porsche' ecstasy kingpin sentenced alongside wifeThe couple were respected Auckland entrepreneurs, but the drug trade fuelled their wealth.21 Dec 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGang members arrested after alleged 200kg meth heist at Port of TaurangaTwo men allegedly broke into shipping container and pulled out five suitcases of drugs.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice bust two Auckland drug rehab facilities; seize AK-47, cash, 2kg methOne of those arrested was a patched gang member.19 Dec 04:51 AM
New ZealandUS sanctions freeze assets of international drug dealer linked to NZRokas Karpavicius was extradited, convicted, then deported back to Lithuania in 2016.18 Dec 02:15 AM
New ZealandFleeing vehicle leads cops to South Auckland weapons, drug haulFour people were arrested as a result of the pursuit. 16 Dec 05:23 AM
New ZealandMeth worth millions found in abandoned bags near Auckland Airport baggage carouselsThe estimated 28.5kg was found in duffle bags near the baggage carousels.16 Dec 04:08 AM
WorldLast five members of Australian ‘Bali Nine’ drug ring return homeThe five surviving members of the drug ring have returned to Australia.15 Dec 07:18 AM
New ZealandBodybuilding industry buff jailed for 'lucrative' steroids, cocaine enterpriseHarvey deposited almost $250k into a UK account then packages of cocaine were intercepted.13 Dec 05:56 AM
