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
New Zealand'Absolutely terrible': 'Nangs' need stricter regulations, says former meth addictThe nangs epidemic: Should cream chargers be banned for youth?18 Jul 07:47 PM
New ZealandDrug linked to Australian death and overdoses found in NZProtonitazene has been linked to one death and multiple overdoses in Australia.18 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandLeading entertainment figure on trial says he went into sleeping girl's room for a blanketIt's day six in the dock for a man facing rape, sexual assault and drugs charges.18 Jul 04:48 AM
Entertainment‘Accidental’ death of Rolling Stones guitarist called into questionBrian Jones was found dead in a swimming pool in 1969 - questions around his death linger.16 Jul 05:04 AM
CrimeJury finds man guilty of multi-million dollar cannabis operationThe cannabis grow had the potential to turn over $24 million a year.13 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEmma Priest: Why ‘getting tough on crime’ doesn’t workScaremongering in an election year is sadly predictable.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandLeading entertainment figure trial: Defendant admits up to 40 affairsA leading entertainment figure takes the stand to give evidence in his defence.11 Jul 04:27 AM
WorldBBC under fire over presenter who sent teenager cash for 'explicit' picturesThe unidentified presenter is alleged to have sent more than £35,000 to the then-teenager.09 Jul 04:11 AM
Crime'Sophisticated setup': Cannabis-grower's operation for personal use benefited friends, tooHe said it was for his own medicinal purposes but distributed it among his friend group.05 Jul 11:10 PM
New Zealand'Nice outdoor Marie': Man offered drugs for sale online under his own nameDealer offered LSD on Facebook, claiming the drug could ‘stop retardation’.03 Jul 07:03 PM
New ZealandTwo arrested after Christchurch raid uncovers $400k worth of methTaking the 1.2kg of meth off the street has prevented 'considerable harm', police say.03 Jul 05:11 AM
New ZealandAustralia legalises psychedelics for mental health in world-first, NZ studies MDMA benefitsAustralia has become the first country to classify psychedelics as medicines.01 Jul 07:25 AM
New Zealand'Lifestyle, cars, money and his uncle' drew man into Mongols gangKane Ronaki is the last of 11 Mongol gang members to be sentenced this week.30 Jun 05:00 AM
CrimeHenchman guilty of stabbing meth cook to death in drug market power struggleRicky Wang, suspected of plotting a bloody syndicate coup, died tied to a chair.30 Jun 04:27 AM
New ZealandOunces or kgs? Dispute over drugs in Mongol sentencingThe judge stepped in to settle the dispute.29 Jun 06:14 AM
Crime'A lot about this is unusual' - Lawyers address jury as testimony finishes at meth syndicate murder trialCrime boss Uncle Six and a fellow henchman both pleaded guilty and testified against him.28 Jun 08:22 AM
New Zealand'Ramsey the chef', 'Rhino' among Mongols associates jailed for drug opA number of gang members and associates are being sentenced this week.28 Jun 07:05 AM
New ZealandSacked: Manager who avoided, refused onsite drug tests fails in bid for compoShe was asked to do the test but left site immediately. The next day she just refused.26 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandDrugs and a shoebox full of cash: Gang chief gets 12 years in prisonPolice op targeted gang's nationwide distribution of meth and other drugs.26 Jun 06:48 AM
CrimeWho is Uncle Six? Imprisoned crime boss reveals meth empire funnelling millions to ChinaDespite an overstayer who couldn't speak English, he built a lucrative criminal career.24 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandCouple convicted of indecent acts and supplying drug to teenThe pair are due to be sentenced next month in Auckland.23 Jun 08:22 AM
New ZealandKiwi who had twice-a-day meth habit avoids deportation from AussieJoel Toroa does not want to return to NZ. Everything he has and loves is in Australia.23 Jun 06:00 AM
CrimeCourtroom silent as killer describes stab victim's struggle for life amid botched hitHe recalled to the jury in vivid detail the violent last moments of Ricky Wang's life.23 Jun 05:23 AM
New ZealandOperation Cobalt: One arrested, bikes impounded, class A substances found in gang operationSearch warrants were carried out at properties on View Rd and Cranwell St, Henderson.23 Jun 04:43 AM
New ZealandCouple on trial for alleged indecent acts, giving drug to teen'It’s just sex, sex doesn’t mean anything,' couple are alleged to have said.19 Jun 05:16 AM
New ZealandMore arrests made in international hunt for men allegedly behind importation of meth into NZ, Australia, Hong KongMen arrested in ongoing international investigation into Mexican crime syndicate.18 Jun 11:17 PM
