Crime'The muscle' fails in Court of Appeal while gang mate succeedsThe gang members were convicted for their part in a meth ring run out of a car yard.10 May 04:06 AM
New ZealandWitness recalls accused talked of 'revenge' after friend's drug deathThe Crown claims Sao Yean was murdered as retribution for a drug death.08 May 06:47 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe meth-soaked desperado killers: A driveway slaying in a time of CovidSteve Braunias on the trial of methamphetamine desperadoes.05 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandMeth-in-suitcase smuggler fails in bid to have case heard in Supreme CourtJiri Kupec tried to smuggle 20kg of meth into New Zealand in suitcase linings.04 May 05:00 AM
CrimeJury convicts man of manslaughter for robbery that ended with shot to headProsecutors described Robbie Hart's shooting death as intentional and 'execution'-like.04 May 03:29 AM
New ZealandRoom with a boom: Meth pair get home detention for hotel lab blastThe drug dealers were given large discounts to their sentences.03 May 10:29 PM
New Zealand'I got your guy': Overdose sees innocent man targeted in alleged murderSao Yean had nothing to do with 'bad drugs' that led to a death. He paid with his life.03 May 06:34 AM
New ZealandDetails of late drug dealer’s operation revealedCourt allows four vehicles owned by late drug dealer to be sold.03 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘Disastrous outcome’: Woman sentenced for running over man clearing drainJeffrey Ilott was on his hands and knees clearing out guttering when he was run over.03 May 03:09 AM
New ZealandOpinion: Is the Aotearoa drug policy for the 21st Century fit for purpose?We need a policy that helps, not harms.02 May 11:04 PM
CrimeNew Lynn murder trial: Lawyers present closing addressesJury to decide if killing was a well-organised 'hit' or the actions of hapless criminals.02 May 05:43 AM
New Zealand‘Severe meth use disorder’: Man busted with drugs, cash, axe in car jailedBradley Davies was sentenced for his ninth breach of a protection order.02 May 02:20 AM
CrimeDefence: Bullet to drug dealer's head was accidental, not 'dumb ass' plan to execute himRobert Hart, 40, was fatally shot while on his motorbike in November 2021.01 May 06:31 PM
New ZealandDriver tried to pull dead friend from burning van after crashWhen Nguyen Cong Giap's van struck a power pole, Alex Blackwell was in the backseat.01 May 05:58 AM
Crime'It's f***ing cruel': Murder accused at 'execution' trial turns on co-defendantRobert Hart was shot through his motorcycle helmet in November 2021.28 Apr 05:00 AM
World'Pablo Escobaa': Lamb found in car with $20k worth of drugs and a scoop of chipsWe've all heard of drug mules, but lambs?28 Apr 02:42 AM
World'Reprehensible': Tiny nation sparks fury by executing man for cannabisTangaraju Suppiah was hanged for abetting in trafficking cannabis.26 Apr 06:33 PM
New ZealandYouth leader turned 'kingpin' drew family into meth ring, court hearsHe grew up with a good family who gave him "every advantage".26 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandWoman charged over smuggling $2.7m of cocaine into NZ in shampoo bottlesOfficers found cocaine in her suitcase lining and liquid cocaine hidden in shampoo bottles26 Apr 05:00 AM
New Zealand'It's happening every day': Youth huffing in laundromat machinesCCTV footage shows youths climbing into washing machines to inhale deodorant.23 Apr 11:34 PM
CrimeMan found with record meth haul blames Bali bombings for drug offendingThe dealer was found with 443g of meth and $350,000.22 Apr 04:08 AM
WorldDisgraced Sydney socialite-turned-sex worker jailed after phone exposes drug dealsThe 27-year-old turned to sex work because it paid in cash to fund her drug habit.21 Apr 09:07 AM
CrimeRehab success keeps meth dealer out of prisonThe dealer sold meth to fund his own addiction.21 Apr 05:00 AM
Crime'Execution' murder trial: Man shot after being lured to 'fake drug deal' - CrownJurors were told a bullet, fired at close range, penetrated Hart's motorcycle helmet.21 Apr 04:07 AM
New ZealandNearly $450,000 of meth seized and two arrested after multiple New Plymouth raidsA 41-year-old man and a 39-year-old man are due to appear in New Plymouth District Court.20 Apr 03:41 AM
New Zealand'High-level' addict: Jail for man who injected PDaryl Walker was selling up to 135 grams of P a day.19 Apr 03:41 AM
New ZealandDrug-addled man lit apartment fire then rescued occupantsJoshua Skinner helped the occupants flee - little did they know, he started the blaze.14 Apr 02:40 AM
CrimeSenior Head Hunter denied bail after police find explosive paste at propertyThe New Zealand Defence Force was called to dispose of the dynamite-like material.13 Apr 06:09 AM
New ZealandTwo more Northland meth cooks get minimum periods of imprisonment quashedCourt of Appeal quashes minimum periods of imprisonment imposed on two meth cooks.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew warning about potent drug Alpha-PVP being sold as MDMAThe off-white powder can cause paranoia, anxiety, and a dry or numb mouth.09 Apr 07:37 AM
LifestyleHow a homeless 'drug addict' became one of Australia's top real estate agentsMat Steinwede was on Australia's most-wanted list.07 Apr 02:46 AM
LifestylePrince Harry may never get US citizenship, lawyer warnsLegal experts reveal why the Duke of Sussex's days in the US could be numbered.07 Apr 02:29 AM
New ZealandHoney Bear case: Why is NZ such a lucrative market for meth?20 years ago, a kilogram of meth was a big bust - now, that's become the norm.05 Apr 06:52 PM
Crime'Chaotic': Man shattered glass bottle on partners head, lunged at her with knifeThe man has a drug addiction which the judge believed was linked to his offending.05 Apr 05:00 AM
