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
Travel newsWatch: Hapless tourist busted after drugs fall from pocket during airport tantrumHe shouted, he flailed, he rolled around and he was eventually hauled off to jail.24 Feb 09:40 PM
WorldTourist arrested at Thai airport when 'cocaine falls from his pockets during tantrum'A bungling British tourist lost his cool while going through airport security - before throwing a tantrum which allegedly caused cocaine to fall from his pocket.Watch24 Feb 08:36 PM
New ZealandLargest-ever NZ airport cocaine bust uncovers 100kg smuggled in luggageCocaine amounts seized in Auckland have been increasing: 183kg found this year alone.18 Feb 01:52 AM
New ZealandColombian President Petro Compares Cocaine to Whisky, Calls for global legalisationColombian President Gustavo Petro claimed that “cocaine is no worse than whisky” and suggested the drug trade could be dismantled if cocaine were legalised worldwide.Watch10 Feb 02:06 AM
WorldCocaine 'no worse than whisky': Colombian PresidentGustavo Petro said the drug would be 'sold like wine' if legalised worldwide.09 Feb 10:44 PM
New Zealand‘Alarm bells’: How a free US trip led to NZ man’s $7.18m drug charge James Moa, 21, was arrested at Sydney Airport with 20kg of cocaine hidden in his suitcase.05 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi charged with importing 20kg of cocaine into Australia The 21-year-old man will appear in court in Sydney today. 02 Feb 11:40 PM
New Zealand'Doggedness:' the key to record drug busts: Inside Customs operationsIt's not every day that Customs finds 725kg of concealed cocaine... but it does happen.20 Jan 05:12 AM
New Zealand'Action is needed urgently': NZ cocaine use hits record high, meth consumption doublesThe report showed cocaine consumption was at an all-time high.11 Dec 06:45 AM
New Zealand'Heading to Australia and NZ': Narco sub busted in Pacific with tonnes of cocaineIt is the third 'narco sub' identified on the route.29 Nov 05:41 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRegion's cocaine use linked to ideal smuggling conditionsNZ Drug Foundation warns of increased cocaine harm.28 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Doug Bracewell's recreational cocaine use is none of our businessOPINION: A prurient attitude to drug use does New Zealand no favours.19 Nov 05:00 PM
CrimeMigrant's 'leading role' in syndicate that smuggled meth in a picture of the Virgin MaryThe Colombian national has been jailed and now faces the possibility of deportation.29 Oct 05:00 AM
SportOlympic silver medallist pleads guilty to $200m cocaine smuggling attemptAn ex-champion kayaker has admitted a part in smuggling $200m worth of cocaine.17 Oct 09:28 PM
TalanoaKiwi-based DJ convicted in Cook Islands for importing drugsA New Zealand-based Cook Islander was sentenced to 20 months imprisonment.11 Oct 06:33 AM
New ZealandPolice seize LSD, cocaine, meth and $800k cash in crime syndicate bustPolice said today’s arrests follow months of painstaking investigation.10 Oct 04:14 AM
New ZealandAuckland trio arrested after NZ's largest cocaine shipment bustThe cocaine was estimated to have a street value of $253.75 million.23 Sep 06:03 AM
BusinessCoca-Cola without 'Coca'? Indigenous beverage maker challenges trademarkIt might be the world’s most recognisable brand. What would it be with only half the name?16 Sep 01:57 AM
NRLBulldogs winger allegedly returns positive cocaine test before return to NRL finalsThe 29-year-old has not been charged by police, pending further investigation.09 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland police custody officer charged with supplying cocaine, faces life in jail if convictedSupplying cocaine carries a maximum penalty of life in prison.04 Sep 06:00 AM
WorldPrivilege and lies: The wasted life of Sydney schoolgirl killerRaised among Sydney's elite, Charlise Mutten's killer lived a life of drug use and crime.30 Aug 11:14 PM
World‘Cocaine sharks’ throng Brazilian watersMarine animals are ingesting high levels of the drug - and it's impacting their behaviour.22 Jul 10:53 PM
New ZealandMen jailed for importing $45m of cocaine from ColombiaLarge drug syndicate responsible for importing and distributing nearly 100kg of cocaine.04 Jul 10:29 PM
New Zealand120kg drug bust: Man caught near ship claims he was 'practising to become a boat captain'Kupa Koinaki didn't realise police had already taken the cocaine he was meant to collect.16 Jun 07:00 AM
EntertainmentWhy can’t we stop watching Border Patrol?'People love seeing other people getting busted.'12 Jun 05:00 AM
WorldBolivia released 'buzzy' new beer – but does the world want it?Bolivia has been trying to destigmatise the plant, which is used to make cocaine.11 Jun 11:13 PM
