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 ZealandStash of ammo, meth, sawn-off shotgun found in BMW on 1am drive on North Shore14 Jul 10:25 PM
New ZealandMan high on mushrooms crashes car into garage, with a preschooler on his lap14 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
New ZealandBorder bust: 1.6 tonnes of cocaine, meth and MDMA seized at border so far this year Wastewater testing across NZ has shown significant increase in methamphetamine everywhere.26 Jun 05:34 AM
New Zealand'Absolute disgrace': Killer deemed insane when he stabbed 'kind, loving' family man Patrick Reweti's grieving mother: “There’s no justice. Not in this country anyway.” 25 Jun 03:18 AM
New Zealand'I wouldn’t buy Black Power weed': Ex-mobster suffers baton-attack over alleged $25 drug debtTwo Black Power associates went into his home and he was hit around the head with a baton.25 Jun 03:16 AM
New ZealandTears as private ambulance operators found guilty of forgery; altering documentsPrivate ambulance operators say they injected drugs into fruit as training exercises.24 Jun 04:42 AM
Crime'I know it’s wrong': Woman stole expensive perfumes for dealers in exchange for drugsChardella Whiu targeted stores like Farmers and Chemist Warehouse for luxury items.24 Jun 03:02 AM
New ZealandEx-Outlaws leader bought guns for protection while on parole, sold meth to pay for themThe convicted drug dealer was a friend of murdered Outlaws president Peter Lui. 18 Jun 06:00 AM
Crime'You and cars are a bad mix': Man who hit oncoming motorist high on dangerous levels of methDriver: 'I had a heavy addiction and that was a huge part of what happened. I apologise.'17 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandPolice find gun, drugs in stolen vanThe van was stolen in April and found on White St in Whitianga last week, police say.15 Jun 09:33 PM
New Zealand‘Sink it, for all I care’: Mother calls for crane's removal after son’s fatal fallTwo people have died after jumping off the historic Hikitia crane in Wellington.14 Jun 11:00 PM
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
New Zealand'It seemed strange': Pharmacist's concern about ambulance's frequent narcotics ordersA couple who ran a private ambulance service allegedly procured morphine and fentanyl.11 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandMan on meth hit water at 98km/h after Wellington crane leapJarreth Colquhoun waved to a crowd below before jumping into Wellington Harbour. 10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTradie who won $22m Lotto fortune dies from drug useWinslet had been working as a plumber in the South Island when he won the Powerball prize.10 Jun 04:19 AM
