WorldUS FDA seeks to ban synthetic opioid 7-OH over addiction concernsSynthetic opioid 7-OH is found in gummies and drinkable shots sold widely in US.30 Jul 01:42 AM
New ZealandCouple set to lose $1.7m in property after commercial-scale cannabis bustPolice found 331 cannabis plants in four different stages of cultivation and $153k cash.28 Jul 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Rarely encountered': Record-breaking LSD bust worth $1 millionLSD seizure breaks NZ record for quantity found in one person's possession.28 Jul 06:30 AM
New ZealandEntrepreneur arrested after 1kg of meth found in luggage, third Akl airport smuggling arrest in a week28 Jul 12:30 AM
PremiumNew ZealandDealers selling hard drugs on Facebook Marketplace; claims Meta slow to act 24 Jul 07:28 PM
New ZealandLife coach arrested at Auckland Airport, accused of smuggling 20kg of meth from BaliThe drugs were allegedly found in his checked luggage. 23 Jul 04:14 AM
New ZealandRoutine traffic stop uncovers guns and drugs in TaurangaA 28-year-old man faces charges, including possession of methamphetamine and cannabis.23 Jul 12:36 AM
RacingCocaine disqualification prompts top jockey to make lifestyle changesA star jockey realised he needed to make huge changes if he wanted to make a comeback.21 Jul 02:27 AM
CrimeAK-47, heroin and explosives: The surprise stash inside former teen killer's homeA bungled vehicle theft led to a possible life sentence after police searched his home.20 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandColombian woman who escaped drug cartels was given a new life in NZ – now she's behind barsClaudia Romero Lopez didn’t leave her old life behind.20 Jul 01:00 AM
New ZealandMaama Ghee jumps in the ring to raise awareness around suicideAfter a life of hard knocks, first-time boxer Kimi Putere Parata AKA Maama Ghee is stepping into the ring to raise awareness around suicide. Video / Cameron PitneyWatch19 Jul 05:00 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
PremiumPremiumWorldParty island: Club drugs strain health system on IbizaNYT: In peak season, more than a quarter of all calls for ambulances are to nightclubs.16 Jul 11:36 PM
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
New ZealandStash of ammo, meth, sawn-off shotgun found in BMW on 1am drive on North ShoreA 22-year-old is due to appear in court on weapon and drugs charges.14 Jul 10:25 PM
New ZealandMan high on mushrooms crashes car into garage, with a preschooler on his lapThe garage collapsed on top of Freeman Ruhe's vehicle but the pair escaped injury.14 Jul 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Increased risk': Warnings after DJ dies from fatal drug mix at Splore music festival Simon Garside performed as a DJ on the final day of Splore '23. Hours later, he was dead. 13 Jul 01:00 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
New Zealand‘I've done wrong:’ How jailed sex offender tried to fool drug test with chamomile teaNow it's cost Haydn Christy his chance of being released on parole this month. 05 Jul 12:00 AM
Crime'You can’t hide': Police seize GBL, cannabis, pills in Waikato online drug bustA 40-year-old man and 42-year-old woman have been arrested and charged.04 Jul 05:05 AM
New Zealand'Quite a mess': Man who rammed cop car in stolen vehicle given jail and a $10k billKale Wright drove through a checkpoint, then sped off on the wrong side of the road.01 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan busted posting 19 packages containing MDMA, ketamine, 'meow meow'Samuel Faiaoga Andrews, 36, helped package and distribute the drugs.30 Jun 07:30 AM
CrimeTrio sentenced after kidnap victim dragged from library with severed fingertipThe victim was later stripped down to his underwear and beaten.30 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandLandlord left to foot $18k bill after meth-using tenant damages furnished rentalThe tenant must pay the insurance excess but the insurance doesn't cover the entire loss.28 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandHow a hotel raid led to the arrest of two brothers in AucklandThey allegedly imported about six kilograms of cocaine.27 Jun 05:14 AM
