New ZealandCustoms modify rules after US bomb scareNew Zealand Customs has modified rules surrounding packages coming into the country following the recent discovery of explosives found in parcels being posted to the US.31 Oct 05:22 AM
New ZealandDrug mule had 1.4kg of P in his body: CustomsAn Iranian arrested at Auckland Airport was allegedly found with 1.4kg of concealed and swallowed in about 185 small latex "pellets".08 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandMan drowned trying to avoid police, inquest toldA young man drowned in the Grey River in an attempt to avoid a drink-driving conviction, Coroner Richard McElrea has told an inquest.16 Sep 12:51 AM
New ZealandPublic to get say on Hillary RidgeNZers can now have their say on whether the South Ridge of Aoraki Mount Cook should be renamed as 'Hillary Ridge'. The Geographic Board today opened a three month-public consultation.26 Aug 03:55 AM
New ZealandRevealed: NZ's thriving underbellyA man who spent three years infiltrating Auckland's crime networks has uncovered a drug trade on a staggering scale.20 Aug 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>All in a day's work: </i> Strip search, sacking and reinstatementThere it is: process, process, process. It is a fundamental requirement of natural justice that a person is entitled to know exactly what is being alleged, by whom, and is afforded a real and fair opportunity to respond.15 Aug 09:30 PM
AirlinesAirline wants checks axed to save passengers $94Almost $100 would be cut off a return airfare to Australia under one airline's plan to simplify transtasman travel.03 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandCustoms link in smugglers' $17m P plotA Customs broker has been charged with helping smuggle drugs worth up to $17 million.30 Jul 05:30 PM
TechnologyData-matching tool can point to suspectsThe Joint Border Management System will give Government agencies a powerful data-matching tool for identifying those transporting illegal goods.26 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandNewlyweds recruited to smuggle in drugsYoung Taiwanese honeymooners are being used to carry drug parcels into NZ, says a local tour operator.24 May 04:00 PM
New Zealand$6m of P in luggageFive of the tour group, and their tour leader, reached the arrivals hall but the sixth was subjected to a search that Customs said led to the discovery of $6m of pure meth.23 May 04:00 PM
WorldDrugs war soaking Mexico-US border blood redNarcotraficantes, or drug dealers, can buy the murder of many, and the loyalty of nearly everyone.20 Mar 10:40 PM
New ZealandCustoms reviewing party drug importsCustoms is reviewing the way it targets rising levels of imports of the party drug mephedrone, which has been linked to deaths in Europe.18 Mar 07:23 PM
New ZealandBritain set to ban NZ's new killer party drugA drug thought to be used by Kiwis as a substitute for ecstasy could be banned in Britain after being linked to two deaths.18 Mar 12:25 AM
