New Zealand'One of the main guys': Comancheros treasurer jailed over drug ringJustice Jonathan Eaton said gang loyalty, not addiction, drove his offending.10 Feb 12:39 AM
World'Bad Boy,' 'Little Pablo' and Mordisco: The men on a US-Colombia hitlistColombia produces about 70% of the world’s cocaine, and the US is the largest consumer.05 Feb 04:13 AM
WorldFrench Navy seizes over four tonnes of cocaine in South PacificThe Navy seized almost five tonnes of cocaine, believed headed for Australia last month.05 Feb 03:06 AM
New ZealandSecurity guard caught trying to sell 'cocaine' on Instagram video while in uniform 01 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandIsraeli cocaine plot ‘foot soldiers’ get jail discounts over Hamas attack trauma30 Jan 09:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandPrice of meth in NZ dropped to new low in 2025, cocaine market growing according to new research18 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Persistent and increasing’: Drug cartels zero in on Tauranga port supply chainCocaine and meth seizures at Tauranga port topped almost $1 billion in under four years.05 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's cocaine capital revealed: New data show the drug's use continues to soarCocaine consumption by Kiwis has jumped over the past 2-3 years. 15 Dec 10:00 PM
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
WorldStrike on alleged drug boat in Pacific kills four: US militaryThe US says the boat was run by a designated terrorist organisation.05 Dec 01:08 AM
World'Goal line': Coach banned after posting cocaine menu in group chatAbout 400 coaches were part of the group used to arrange under-8s matches.27 Nov 01:23 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSwipe right for drugs: The secret signals and emojis hidden on dating appsResearchers say emojis on dating profiles signal the drugs available: meth or cocaine.22 Nov 04:00 PM
BoxingJoseph Parker failed drugs test on day of shock heavyweight defeatHis sample was collected after the 11th-round loss to Fabio Wardley.14 Nov 05:14 PM
New Zealand$15.2 million worth of drugs found in luggage at Auckland Airport Customs officers have seized an estimated 670kg of methamphetamine and cocaine in 2025.12 Nov 03:41 AM
New Zealand$12m worth of cocaine found stashed in legitimate delivery to Auckland businessStaff found the package while unloading legitimate goods shipped from Brazil.03 Nov 05:58 AM
WorldUS vows to pursue drug traffickers after deadly strikesDefence Secretary Pete Hegseth called it the deadliest day of the campaign.28 Oct 06:58 PM
WorldBelgium is becoming a narco-state, warns judgeA judge in Antwerp says drug cartels now rival police for control of Belgium.27 Oct 09:49 PM
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
