PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAkl police custody officer escapes conviction for cocaine possession, resigns from forceThe judge ruled the man would face 'consequences' from a criminal conviction.13 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeInmate who shot stranger in the head has jail time extended after cocaine smuggled insideRussell Toleafoa tried to smuggle cocaine and other drugs into Pāremoremo prison.13 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandCocaine worth nearly $16m seized from container at Port of TaurangaSome of the 1kg bricks were branded with a hamster wearing a crown. 08 Dec 03:26 AM
PremiumNew ZealandSwipe right for drugs: The secret signals and emojis hidden on dating apps22 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand$12m worth of cocaine found stashed in legitimate delivery to Auckland business03 Nov 05:58 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe submarines that smuggle cocaine across oceans and seasNew York Times: Very few of these vessels are thought to have been intercepted worldwide.23 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldLindsay Sandiford among two Britons to be sent home from Indonesia's death rowLindsay Sandiford was sentenced to death in Bali in 2013 for drug-trafficking.21 Oct 07:18 AM
EntertainmentHotel worker's Liam Payne confession after star's tragic deathHe claims staff carried Payne to his room instead of calling an ambulance. 16 Oct 02:33 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandUS Marshals offer reward for capture of Kiwi criminal in 400kg drug plotMarc Patrick Johnson, 59, is on the run after escaping a DEA undercover sting in Romania.14 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldCouple found dead in 50C bath after birthday night outToxicology tests showed both had alcohol and cocaine in their systems.07 Oct 07:04 AM
New Zealand$7.3m cocaine bust: 21kg found stashed in container at Port of TaurangaCustoms has intercepted more than 430kg of cocaine at the port so far this year.05 Oct 11:58 PM
WorldEscobar's estate land given to women affected by Colombia conflictPresident Gustavo Petro says 120 hectares have been given to local women farmers.01 Oct 08:35 PM
EntertainmentInside the $500m fortune at stake in Kidman and Urban’s reported splitThe prenup includes a clause paying Keith Urban $908k for every sober year.30 Sep 08:07 PM
World17 killed in Ecuador prison riot as gang clashes escalateOfficials say about 500 inmates have been killed in Ecuador’s prisons since 2021.25 Sep 10:08 PM
EntertainmentCharlie Sheen says cartel once refused to sell him drugsThe actor admits smoking huge crack rocks at the height of his addiction.22 Sep 11:09 PM
EntertainmentGary Busey sentenced to 2 years' probation for sexual misconductThe 81-year-old actor admitted groping a woman at a 2022 horror convention.22 Sep 07:30 AM
WorldCocaine cargo: Pilot killed after crash in Brazil sugarcane fieldPhotos showed bricks of drugs wrapped in plastic with a blue SpaceX logo.15 Sep 07:18 PM
New ZealandEarly morning stop leads to shotgun, cocaine haul in QueenstownA 30-year-old man is due to appear in Queenstown District Court on October 20.13 Sep 04:45 AM
WorldFrench police kill man after Marseille stabbing spreeA man stabbed five people in Marseille; one is in critical condition.02 Sep 06:51 PM
New ZealandNearly 2000 litres of Fantasy seized in NZ's largest-ever border drug bustFour men, aged 38 to 75, were arrested and appeared in Wellington court.28 Aug 06:13 AM
WorldTwo separate guerrilla attacks kill 18 in Colombia Cali's mayor has ordered martial law and banned large trucks.22 Aug 06:31 AM
RoyalsCrown princess' son faces rape charges, faces 10 years in prisonMarius Borg Hoiby is charged with raping four women and several acts of violence.18 Aug 07:46 PM
WorldSeven killed in Ecuador pool hall shootingFootage shows masked gunmen entering and shooting inside the hall.17 Aug 11:16 PM
WorldUS offers $16.9m reward for capture of top cartel leaderUS sanctions target United Cartels and Los Viagras members.14 Aug 06:45 PM
WorldParrot exposes $2.25m drug gang; owner jailed for 12 years A parrot squawking 'two for 25' helped police dismantle a Blackpool drug ring.06 Aug 08:27 PM
New Zealand631kg of meth, 112kg of coke: More arrests in alleged Akl baggage handler plotNine new arrests make total of 27 in meth, cocaine case. Fifteen were baggage handlers. 31 Jul 04:46 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch: Convicted dealer says 'it's easy' to sell drugs, weapons on FacebookFacebook owner Meta claims to prohibit illegal sales, but sellers feel 'bulletproof'.30 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFears for missing West Coast tramper with remarkable life storyPolice are concerned for safety of 75-year-old missing near Greymouth.25 Jul 02:41 AM
