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
EntertainmentGary Busey sentenced to 2 years' probation for sexual misconductThe 81-year-old actor admitted groping a woman at a 2022 horror convention.22 Sep 07:30 AM
WorldCocaine cargo: Pilot killed after crash in Brazil sugarcane fieldPhotos showed bricks of drugs wrapped in plastic with a blue SpaceX logo.15 Sep 07:18 PM
New ZealandEarly morning stop leads to shotgun, cocaine haul in QueenstownA 30-year-old man is due to appear in Queenstown District Court on October 20.13 Sep 04:45 AM
WorldFrench police kill man after Marseille stabbing spreeA man stabbed five people in Marseille; one is in critical condition.02 Sep 06:51 PM
New ZealandNearly 2000 litres of Fantasy seized in NZ's largest-ever border drug bustFour men, aged 38 to 75, were arrested and appeared in Wellington court.28 Aug 06:13 AM
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
WorldUS offers $16.9m reward for capture of top cartel leaderUS sanctions target United Cartels and Los Viagras members.14 Aug 06:45 PM
WorldParrot exposes $2.25m drug gang; owner jailed for 12 years A parrot squawking 'two for 25' helped police dismantle a Blackpool drug ring.06 Aug 08:27 PM
New Zealand631kg of meth, 112kg of coke: More arrests in alleged Akl baggage handler plotNine new arrests make total of 27 in meth, cocaine case. Fifteen were baggage handlers. 31 Jul 04:46 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch: Convicted dealer says 'it's easy' to sell drugs, weapons on FacebookFacebook owner Meta claims to prohibit illegal sales, but sellers feel 'bulletproof'.30 Jul 05:00 PM
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
