New ZealandMan charged with driving under influence of drug after fatal crashGraham Louis Rouse, 76, died in the February road accident.28 Aug 04:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBraking bad: Classified intel reveals police ructions over motorcycle gang runsSome officers feel they're being asked to "facilitate" gang runs instead of policing them.25 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimeFarm worker death: Jurors weep as young mother acquitted of murder, guilty of manslaughterJacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and towed along a tanker track.25 Aug 03:25 AM
New ZealandMarch for peace amid months of gang violence and deathGang tensions have been high in Palmerston North since the killing of a mobster in May.25 Aug 02:44 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMama Hooch 'predators': The life and crimes of the Jaz brothersAhead of the Jaz brothers' sentencing, crime reporter Anna Leask presents the full story.24 Aug 06:42 PM
Crime'Extremely angry': Woman incited grisly tanker track attack, Crown suggestsJacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and towed along a tanker track.24 Aug 07:30 AM
CrimeMurder-accused sends 'love letter' to killer partner in prison, revealing 'no regrets'Jacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and towed along a tanker track.23 Aug 05:36 AM
New ZealandIncrease in access and dropping prices of meth and cannabis a worry, study findsWorry over the availability and declining prices of meth and cannabis in Northland.20 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldPilot’s cocaine use a factor in second deadliest US hot air balloon crashThe New Mexico crash killed all five people on board.20 Aug 03:56 AM
New ZealandTwo men arrested in Gisborne operation to target meth supply1.8kg of cannabis, 47 rounds of ammunition, and about $40,000 in cash were seized.18 Aug 04:09 AM
New ZealandClass A: Teacher smoked meth at school, left pipe in special needs bathroomShe carried her stash in a glasses case but on occasion, left it unattended.17 Aug 04:18 AM
New ZealandBlood smears and broken glass: Man on drug-fuelled bender jailed for burglaryA man high on meth broke into multiple homes, scaring residents before asking for a hug.17 Aug 01:23 AM
New ZealandThe text that sent a Mongols gang member to jail for a long timeThe Auckland man was jailed for 14 years and nine months.16 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandHarold the Giraffe's caravan for saleTricky time for the West Coast Life Education operation, which relies on sponsors to run.15 Aug 02:10 AM
New Zealand'Deliberate and unethical': Pharmacist stole methadone, topped up bottles with waterJohn Collett moved the methadone to a small bottle, then put it in his pocket.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Terribly sorry': Troubled doctor prescribed drugs for family but took them himselfThe former top public hospital doctor's actions amounted to professional misconduct.12 Aug 12:00 AM
Rugby World CupDrug Free Sport NZ CEO advocates for change around cannabis and sportNew Zealand athletes have been issued a strong warning this week.10 Aug 02:06 AM
New ZealandOne man remains in critical condition after four affected by suspected laced drugsOne man remains in a critical condition after a warning of laced MDMA.09 Aug 11:13 PM
New ZealandCultural report details upbringing of ‘national shame’Tony Papuni's rampage ended when he climbed a tree in an attempt to hide from police.09 Aug 06:41 PM
CrimePrison ordered for meth syndicate henchman who tied drug rival to chair and stabbed him to deathThe trial gave a rare first-hand insight into Auckland's lucrative underground meth labs.08 Aug 11:31 PM
New Zealand‘You lost the plot’: School rugby coach supplied players with drugs, boozeJason Cameron befriended two of the players who would drink and take drugs at his home.05 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMAFS star released on bail after drug arrestSebastian Guilhaus was arrested last week when police seized $97k of meth at his home.04 Aug 10:17 PM
New Zealand'The sun doesn’t shine as bright': Father's heartbreak after infant's avoidable road deathThe 3-month-old was not harnessed into her seat and was surrounded by airbags.04 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLeading entertainment figure trial: Jury retires to consider verdictsThe trial is nearing the end of its 12th week after originally being set down for six.03 Aug 02:32 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeHow a southern Italian crime family’s reign ended in tragedyFinancial Times: Two shocking murders, 25 years apart, in fight to rule organised crime.30 Jul 10:44 PM
WorldPolice informant headed to prison after admitting 5 bank robberies to feed addictionThe man from New Mexico robbed one of the banks two times.29 Jul 07:07 AM
New ZealandKiwi, 77, allegedly caught with 2kg of heroin at Melbourne AirportThe man could spent the rest of his life in prison.27 Jul 08:46 PM
New ZealandNo criminal inquiry into doc who imported restricted drugs and gave them to drug-seekerThe doctor was suspended for the misconduct, but police are not prosecuting.27 Jul 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeHow fentanyl changed the game for Mexico’s drug cartelsFinancial Times: A highly profitable business feeds frenzied demand for synthetic opioid.26 Jul 01:30 AM
New Zealand'Everyone was using': Defence witnesses reveal entertainment figure's drugs of choice“I know the effects of these drugs. When you see everyone super-hyped-up, you know."24 Jul 05:15 AM
New ZealandPrison escapee rape trial: Complainant quizzed about cannabis useThe trial entered its third day in Wellington's High Court on Monday.24 Jul 05:08 AM
New Zealand'Driven by his addiction': Deportee sentenced to home detention for dealing methHamish Mark Buschl has been accused of supplying meth on 38 different occasions.23 Jul 09:26 PM
New Zealand'Unable to walk': The spike in severe injuries linked to nitrous oxide abuseSix cases have been referred to the neurology department, compared to none last year.23 Jul 04:53 AM
New Zealand'Disappointing': Highly effective methamphetamine programme underfundedFigures show the Health Ministry had spent less than a fifth of this promised investment.22 Jul 10:00 PM
