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
WorldEcuadoran drug lord Fito pleads not guilty in US courtThe Los Choneros gang leader was recaptured after escaping from a maximum security jail.21 Jul 07:45 PM
BusinessReal estate agent charged with importing 4kg of cocaine after Auckland Airport arrestCustoms officers allege the 'intricate concealment' of the Class A drug in two suitcases.21 Jul 01:32 AM
WorldEcuador extradites notorious drug lord to US amid crime crackdownAdolfo Macias, alias 'Fito', head of 'Los Choneros', faces cocaine and firearms charges.20 Jul 10:20 PM
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
CrimeMigrant farm worker claims she was 'roped' into importing cocaineRuth Ramirez-Alfonso was arrested in a major 2021 cocaine bust in New Zealand.28 Apr 08:00 AM
CrimeDrug dealer imported meth, cocaine while on police curfew, now locked down around the clock He claimed he was set up, saying someone may have used his name and address.23 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandCanterbury cocaine ring: Smuggler believes he 'should be treated more leniently' than meth importersThe criminal group of Colombian and Argentinian dairy workers operated for four years.20 Apr 03:00 AM
CrimeKiwi arrested in Thailand after cocaine found in passportThe suspect, 24, allegedly had 0.18g of the drug hidden in a small bag.10 Apr 11:05 PM
New ZealandAuckland Airport staff seize 25kg of cocaine, meth worth more than $9mThe busts occurred during two smuggling attempts in one night.09 Apr 07:50 AM
New Zealand'Real threat': NZ Hells Angels member arrested in Spain after two years on runHe was initially arrested in 2020 for conspiracy to smuggle cocaine into New Zealand.26 Mar 04:57 AM
New ZealandPolice investigate after three people overdose on illicit opioid thinking it was cocaine“It’s currently not known how widely this substance may be circulating."10 Mar 08:56 AM
