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
New Zealand'An engaged parent': Why drug-dealing artist's prison sentence was overturned for home detentionDali Susanto's ex wanted him to have a “full and active role” in his children’s lives.11 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Action is needed urgently': NZ cocaine use hits record high, meth consumption doublesThe report showed cocaine consumption was at an all-time high.11 Dec 06:45 AM
New ZealandMeth for Christmas: Canadian arrested for allegedly smuggling drug concealed as gift in carry-onCustoms arrested the 29-year-old at Auckland International Airport on Sunday. 10 Dec 02:14 AM
New ZealandAfter 10 years in Bali jail, new hope Kiwi man could be brought homeAntony de Malmanche has lost all his teeth, suffers depression and is down to 50kg.09 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeLured through a dating app: How man with spotless record became drug ring henchmanLoneliness made him vulnerable to exploitation, his lawyer said.08 Dec 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessExecutions and rehab: Saudi Arabia dials up its ‘war on drugs’Financial Times: Narcotics use blamed on social change, rise of drugs such as Captagon.01 Dec 10:47 PM
New ZealandPolice seize Hastings homes, cars and $68k in Louis Vuitton handbag linked to meth ringPolice say encrypted messages found indicated the distribution of meth worth $1.54m.01 Dec 05:00 PM
CrimeHells Angel admits drug scheme, but was he 'Mr Big'?Police never found the 451kg of high-quality meth. They solved the case without it.30 Nov 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Heading to Australia and NZ': Narco sub busted in Pacific with tonnes of cocaineIt is the third 'narco sub' identified on the route.29 Nov 05:41 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRegion's cocaine use linked to ideal smuggling conditionsNZ Drug Foundation warns of increased cocaine harm.28 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMexico hits back as Trump’s tariff threat shakes marketsFinancial Times: President hints at retaliation, says Mexico is tackling migrants, drugs.26 Nov 09:34 PM
New ZealandFrom art galleries to prison: Artist’s fall from grace after drugs convictionSusanto took police to where magic mushrooms grew wild.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMeth dealer loses $37,000 in 'tainted' cash after suspicious Airbnb owners called cops on himNow police have now gained a High Court order to confiscate nearly $37,000.23 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandPolice call off search for small boat linked to transnational crime groupPolice didn't say why the search was abandoned a day after announcing the hunt for a vessel. 21 Nov 01:20 AM
New ZealandMissing at sea: Mystery surrounds small boat linked to drug importation ringThe international investigation has seen 10 arrested but a small craft is now missing.19 Nov 07:52 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Strange and sophisticated': All the new ways drugs are being smuggled into NZCustoms say concealment methods by drug traffickers are increasing in sophistication.15 Nov 05:31 PM
New ZealandWarnings 'highly dangerous' chemical being sold as MDMA in WellingtonTraces of mercury chloride have been detected in white powder sold as MDMA in the region.15 Nov 08:42 AM
CrimeKing Cobra jailed 18 years, despite brain tumour, for airport meth schemeNigel Iuvale lured Auckland Airport baggage handlers into the criminal underworld.15 Nov 05:18 AM
