More than 52,000 firearms imported into NZ last year
New data shows 52,000 firearms, worth $22m, came into NZ last year.
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Unruly tourist flees NZ: Customs Minister blames 'unacceptable' human error
Customs Minister Kris Faafoi says this case of human error should never have happened.
Customs blunder let unruly tourist James Nolan flee NZ
Customs is reviewing its procedures after a wanted man managed to flee the country.
Customs seize $55m of meth hidden in golf carts
It was a part of more than 343kg of drugs destined for New Zealand in the past year.
$5.5m of methamphetamine found in cooking appliances
Police have seized 11kg of methamphetamine worth $5.5 million.
Germany grants NZ extradition request for Polish man
Police say he is a key player in an international organised crime conspiracy.
Kiwi banned from flying Qantas: 'I ain't no terrorist'
The man says his great holiday was ruined on the flight home.
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The Government assigned an extra $54.2m to help Customs combat drug cartels targeting NZ.
$20m cocaine bust: Bank account freezes continue
Some 46kg of cocaine was hidden in a compartment on the exterior of a ship's hull.
Record cigarette smuggling seizure - more arrests likely
NZ's biggest cigarette smuggling hit nabs 1.8m cigarettes and $2m in cash.
Australian father-of-three charged over massive cocaine bust
Aussie father-of-three Mohammed Ayoubi, 40, arrested for role in NZ's biggest drug bust.
Record drug bust: police find 190kg of cocaine in banana container
The cocaine had an estimated harm value of more than $235 million dollars.
Canadian businessman claims evidence to freeze $70m in NZ was 'coerced' in China
Witnesses in China claim threats of extra jail time unless they co-operate with inquiry.
Dark net drug importers targeted in major police operation across NZ
Police are cracking down on dark net illicit drug imports, but are focused on education.
ASB claims blockchain first with meat export deal
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Ministry warns of dangers of purchasing medicines online
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NZ Customs to fine travellers who refuse to give phone password
Air passengers could face fines if they refuse to hand over passwords to phones.
Backpackers smuggle cocaine into NZ in Irish drug ring
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Personal medicines dropped from NZ arrival card
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Meth in toner cartridges: Canadian jailed
The Canadian passport holder was in possession of 17.9kg of methamphetamine.
Champagne almost unintentionally exempted from excise duty
"Customs has tightened and strengthened the checking process."
Cocaine horse head: American buyer jailed
Customs found 35kg of cocaine inside a diamante-encrusted horse head two years ago.
10 years for conspiring to cook new form of meth
Case revealed what is thought to be a new method of smuggling drugs into New Zealand.
Cancer-stricken con man to stay behind bars
"Insidious" fraudster to stay behind bars for smuggling dangerous dance party drug.
ACC 'sorry' for targeting claimant's travel after Cannes trip
Customs handed over nine years of travel data to ACC after a claimant travelled to Cannes.
NZ winemakers convicted for illegally selling bulk red wine
New Plymouth winemakers fined for illegally selling wine to supermarkets and stores.
Underground booze barons: $40m in spirits smuggled into NZ
Death fears over smuggled booze into NZ.
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An English immigrant was stunned to lose his 1895 piano because it had ivory keys.