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
New Zealand631kg of meth, 112kg of coke: More arrests in alleged Akl baggage handler plot31 Jul 04:46 AM
PremiumNew ZealandWatch: Convicted dealer says 'it's easy' to sell drugs, weapons on Facebook30 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessReal estate agent charged with importing 4kg of cocaine after Auckland Airport arrest21 Jul 01:32 AM
WorldFrom family to felony: 'Gangster granny' led $180m drug empireDeborah Mason, the 65-year-old leader, was sentenced to 20 years in prison.19 Jul 01:32 AM
WorldUS agents seize $16m in crypto tied to Sinaloa cartel in major bustsRaids uncovered drugs hidden in produce, such as meth in cucumbers and blueberries.16 Jul 08:33 AM
CrimePolice arrest 19 Hells Angels members, 72 charges laidThe Whanganui chapter's president and vice-president are among those arrested.15 Jul 03:26 AM
World'Robbed of all dignity': UK postman jailed for gruesome murderHe texted his girlfriend's mother, pretending she was alive, after the murder.15 Jul 01:04 AM
WorldHow El Chapo's son co-operated for a reduced sentenceOvidio Guzman Lopez of the Sinaloa cartel agreed to co-operate in a plea deal.12 Jul 04:24 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldCapture of fugitive drug lord 'Fito' marks major victory for EcuadorFito was found in a luxurious home with a gym and indoor pool on Ecuador's coast.07 Jul 01:14 AM
WorldColombia seizes drone narco-submarine with Starlink techThe Colombian Navy said it had the capacity to transport 1.5 tonnes of cocaine.02 Jul 11:35 PM
New ZealandCustoms seizes 150kg of cocaine bricks marked 'good luck' in TaurangaIt comes after two significant busts at the same port in May. 01 Jul 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldHere's why cocaine is the fastest-growing illegal drug worldwideNew York Times: Colombia had an expansion of coca cultivation areas and better yields.29 Jun 07:00 PM
WorldKiwis, Aussies world's biggest users of cocaine, says UN agencyGlobal consumption of the illicit drug at record level, agency says in latest report.26 Jun 10:50 PM
WorldEcuador's most-wanted gang leader captured'Fito' escaped custody in Ecuador in early 2024, leading to a months-long manhunt.26 Jun 03:36 AM
Crime'Enormous harm': Police bust major drug syndicate in WellingtonPolice seized 23kg of meth and more than 1000 MDMA pills in Wellington.23 Jun 06:23 AM
WorldKiwi man charged after cocaine blocks found in suitcase at Sydney AirportOfficers found 10kg of cocaine and over $10,000 in the man's luggage. 22 Jun 04:16 AM
CrimeHow an Australian ex-banker's NZ visit resulted in a prison sentencePolice caught pair red-handed after they were flown to Auckland for a cocaine burglary.14 Jun 07:00 AM
CrimeChurch-going bank employee led secret life laundering $3m for meth syndicateHe was a literal poster boy for ASB but also corrupted colleagues, collected P shipments.01 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandCustoms seizes 130kg of cocaine from shipping container at Port of TaurangaThe Class A drug was worth up to $50.44 million. 27 May 04:32 AM
BusinessCrypto investor tortured man for weeks for bitcoin password, prosecutors sayProsecutors say the victim was held in a luxurious Soho townhouse.26 May 08:04 AM
New ZealandPolice seize 400kg of cannabis, cocaine in major Auckland bustThree arrests were made, including two Vietnamese nationals in Kumeū.23 May 12:21 AM
WorldGraphic photos shown as Diddy’s ex testifies in sex trafficking trialCassie feared blackmail videos would ruin her singing career.14 May 08:43 PM
Cycling‘I was doing s***loads of cocaine’: Sporting great opens up on addictionFive-time Olympic champion tells of how family feared they would find him dead.13 May 06:23 PM
World'We're going all out': Ecuador boosts military presence in AmazonThe attack was blamed on Farc dissidents, sparking national mourning.12 May 10:29 PM
WorldWatch: 'He's trying to smoke it' - Raccoon busted with crack pipePolice found a raccoon with a crack pipe in a car.07 May 08:04 PM
New ZealandPolice, NZ Customs seize 25kg worth of cocaine valued at $9 millionPolice and customs received information about the importation through Lyttleton Port.06 May 06:17 AM