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
PremiumPremiumCryptoBig crime business: Wringing out the money launderersThere are many ways to launder dirty cash, but cops have a powerful way to strike back.04 May 05:00 PM
NRL'I'm so sorry, mum': Kiwis hooker opens up on alleged drugs scandalBrandon Smith was filmed with white powder at the end of the 2021 season.30 Apr 02:00 AM
WorldFormer Honduras president convicted of aiding drug traffickers to USEx-president Juan Orlando Hernandez faces a mandatory minimum of 40 years in prison.09 Mar 03:06 AM
New ZealandDunedin drug trafficker ‘middleman’ pleads guiltyCarlos David Ferreira-Sampaio is the second man to face charges in the trafficking case.05 Mar 07:36 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeCocaine ‘super cartel’ member sentenced to life in Dutch prisonFinancial Times: Boss allegedly in 'super cartel' that supplied third of Europe's cocaine.27 Feb 10:58 PM
New ZealandStripper jailed for part in cocaine trafficking plotMatthew Hodder has appeared in court for his role in a million-dollar cocaine operation.27 Feb 09:31 PM
New ZealandFiji police seize 12kg of cocaine packed with kavaAuthorities from Lautoka seized a carton containing 12 silver packets full of the drug.18 Feb 11:32 PM
LifestyleThe shame of being a midlife cocaine userHow one party animal hit rock bottom and decided to stop.21 Oct 03:59 AM
WorldDrug cartels exploit the banana industry to ship cocaineEcuador is increasingly at the confluence of two global trades: bananas and cocaine.04 Sep 08:50 PM
Crime'I lost my moral compass': Mexican cartel cocaine kingpin jailedTangaroa Demant went from exporting crayfish to importing cocaine.30 Aug 07:00 AM
