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Lured through a dating app: How man with spotless record became drug ring henchman
Loneliness made him vulnerable to exploitation, his lawyer said.
'Strange and sophisticated': All the new ways drugs are being smuggled into NZ
Customs say concealment methods by drug traffickers are increasing in sophistication.
Fresh arrest over $23m meth seizure as organised crime syndicate dismantled
The arrest of a 42yo Auckland man follows earlier charges against two men in May.
"I don’t think society is prepared": Gangs, drugs, corruption threats revealed
Customs intelligence report, obtained exclusively by the Herald, reveals ‘insider threats’ grow as organised crime gangs expand in New Zealand. Video / Ben Dickens / Michael Morrah
Kiwi businessman arrested after 'duping buyers' with 133 second-hand vehicles with wound-back odometers
The vehicles had understated odometer readings and other false information.
How a 469kg drug bust led to NZ police cracking a money-laundering gang
Operation Worthington identified $10 million of cash transactions from 37 'money drops'.
Airport meth kingpin 'surrounded by turkeys', Crown says in closing address
Jury deliberating in trial of pair accused of exploiting a border security loophole.
Christchurch businessman arrested after illegal cigarette factory uncovered
The businessman allegedly stole 80kg of illicit tobacco from a Christchurch warehouse.
What’s New Zealand worth? Govt plans include option for $100 levy on tourists
Country out of pocket by $250m to support international visitors.
'Utterly inexplicable:' Prominent Kiwi winegrower fined $15k for smuggling vine cuttings
'His knowledge of the risk would have been far greater than the average New Zealander.'
More than 1.3 million cigarettes seized in Auckland, five people arrested
The five defendants face a range of charges.
'Irresponsible and dangerous': Customs and DIA look to cut a further 100 roles
The PSA says jobs would be cut from airports and counter-terrorism teams.
Why is the Govt slashing thousands of public sector jobs - and how will it affect Wellington?
ANALYSIS: The Government's cuts will hurt, but their wider impact might be muted.
From hotshot Ferrari-driving property developer to prison
Police caught him in two meth import schemes at Auckland Airport and Ports of Auckland.
Almost 200kg of meth from USA prevented from entering NZ and Australia
Five people have been arrested in the United States.
Auckland man jailed for possessing, sharing child sexual abuse material
The man appeared at Auckland District Court today where he was sentenced.
'Red and sweaty': Travellers face Auckland Airport delays, fearing missed flights
An employee told one passenger it was the worst queues they had seen.
Pseudoephedrine question reflects failure of meth policy - expert
"We have taken the eye off methamphetamine."
Police, customs seize 140kg of cocaine in Auckland port, four men arrested
The cocaine was worth $63 million, police say.
'Extreme': Man jailed for having 143 child abuse porn videos
Customs caught the man and said the 'impact of this abuse can be devastating'.
Forgery ring foiled, fake documents shut down by Customs
'New Zealand must act or show itself to act as a good global citizen,' judge said.
Three arrests for smuggling nearly half a million cigarettes
The trio are due to appear in an Auckland court today.
Who’s the best employer to work for? NZ’s top 20 organisations revealed
HR specialist Randstad releases its latest Employer Brand Research.
Giant 140kg shipment of meth bound for NZ uncovered in Canada
The smuggling find comes after a string of record-breaking drug busts.
Insiders working with gang members: 265kg of meth seized in importation bust
Seven people, including members of the Killer Beez gang, will face a variety of charges.
Notorious B.I.G. and e-scooter drug mules: The trial of Auckland Grammar boy turned alleged meth king
At one point, a detective read the lyrics of Notorious B.I.G's 'Ten Crack Commandments'.
Our largest drug seizure: $500m worth of cocaine picked up in sea; NZ 'a potential transit point'
Five Eyes were involved in the operation between Police, Customs and NZDF.