New ZealandMan caught with 223g of meth allowed to stay in NZA tribunal found it would be unfair to separate the man from his infant daughter.04 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeJudge compares woman's meth addiction to 'a jealous lover' in sentencingThe woman was caught three times and continued to deal drugs while on bail.02 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldHuge stash of meth found in tea bags in PhilippinesMore than 500kg of the drug, locally known as shabu, found in Baguio City.29 Mar 05:21 PM
New ZealandSearching for Sara Niethe - investigator, family start last search 20 years onA Moment In Crime podcast looks at the disappearance and death of Waikato mum.28 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBottle store battle: Law changes may stifle community objectionsThere are concerns the law changes could have the opposite effect to that intended.21 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandOver $200,000 worth of meth seized in WairarapaA woman has been arrested and will appear in court tomorrow on a charge of possession.21 Mar 04:19 AM
New ZealandMan allegedly behind half a tonne of meth extradited, decade-low road funding & Trump faces arrest | Focus Morning Bulletin: 21 March, 2023 The alleged man behind mass drug shipment appears in court, the Government’s plans to slash driving in Auckland and Donald Trump anticipates arrest in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch20 Mar 04:50 PM
CrimeWatch: Alleged ‘Mr Big’ behind 500kg drug shipment arrested in SpainThe 51-year-old was arrested by Spanish police in 2022 and extradited to New Zealand last week to face charges of importing 500kg of methamphetamine. Video / Guardia CivilWatch20 Mar 04:38 PM
New ZealandPolice seize $40k cash, meth, guns in Gisborne, Tauranga organised crime operation Police operation nets drugs, firearms and cash in Gisborne17 Mar 07:23 PM
New ZealandBrutal attack: Woman slashed, suffers fractured eye socket after using all the methThe judge said it was a 'brutal attack involving extreme violence'.13 Mar 05:11 PM
New ZealandDefence Force help police meth bust, seven men before courtPolice found over 19kg of methamphetamine, with an estimated street value of $6.7 million.08 Mar 01:55 AM
WorldTwo kidnapped Americans found dead in MexicoThe 4 Americans had entered Mexico for medical reasons, caught in shootout, and kidnapped.07 Mar 04:34 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNotorious B.I.G. and e-scooter drug mules: The trial of Auckland Grammar boy turned alleged meth kingAt one point, a detective read the lyrics of Notorious B.I.G's 'Ten Crack Commandments'.04 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeDrug dealing trio plead guilty to 40-plus charges ahead of trialThree drug dealers including two women admit to over 40 charges of offending.24 Feb 05:15 PM
New Zealand'Justice of the P': Associate of JP's meth-dealing son jailed againThe outside seller for a meth-ring run from prison has been sent back to jail.24 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand'One-off situation': Jockey cops one-year ban after positive meth testToni Moki says she smoked class A drug as a "one-off" thing after her partner proposed.20 Feb 03:34 AM
WorldConvicted drug smuggler reveals ‘harsh’ reality of 7 years in Thai prisonHolly Deane-Johns breaks her silence about what she suffered inside the notorious jail.18 Feb 05:17 PM
WorldCourt hears final moments of young girls left to die in hot carAustralian mother jailed for manslaughter after leaving daughters while she slept.18 Feb 12:16 AM
CrimeStrangulation case: Jurors watch CCTV from Auckland train station where 16yo girl was killedTrinity Oliver was found dead in September 2021.16 Feb 05:16 AM
New Zealand‘Good guys who got caught up in addiction’: Court of Appeal quashes meth cooks’ minimum period of imprisonmentThe men will now be eligible for parole, after showing 'rehabilitative potential'.14 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldNew York dogs getting stoned after cannabis legalisedVets are seeing some confused canines and are warning owners to stop letting dogs eat pot.14 Feb 01:09 AM
Crime'Helen Clark' MDMA scheme: Prison ordered for Gisborne man caught importing $500k ecstasy haulDefendant sentenced to prison after appearing today in the Auckland District Court.10 Feb 06:14 AM
VideoFocus: What you need to know about cocaineEverything you need to know about cocaine.Watch09 Feb 10:44 PM
New ZealandOur largest drug seizure: $500m worth of cocaine picked up in sea; NZ 'a potential transit point'Five Eyes were involved in the operation between Police, Customs and NZDF.08 Feb 05:48 PM
New ZealandPolicies thrown on bonfire, huge Pacific drug bust & quake frustration growing | Focus Morning Bulletin: 9 February, 2023 PM Chris Hipkins throws policies on the bonfire, half a billion dollar drug bust and frustration growing in Turkey/Syria over quake response in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch08 Feb 04:33 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandShe died in her sleep of a fatal overdose: Coroner's warning over common painkillers, sedativesDrug overdose deaths are up 54 per cent from 2017 to 2021, according to a new report.07 Feb 04:00 PM
CrimeNaked man arrested at Shag PointA random traffic stop on SH1 led police to an unexpected find.02 Feb 10:02 PM
New ZealandMasterton overdoses: Police investigation finds some users knew drug was fentanylUsers also warned to question the likelihood of “cocaine being available in Carterton”.28 Jan 05:55 PM
New Zealand'Found with no heartbeat': How P almost killed me - and how I fought backShannan Hill had her first drink at 11 and was hooked on meth by 18.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘I’m no immigrant’: Kiwi man’s drug convictions see him kicked out of OzPhillip Rewha has lived in Australia for 27 years - but now he has to leave.26 Jan 05:12 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFormer high-flier fined for importing steroids labelled as 'lube oil'Unbe-lube-able: Importation charges in court today - but strange past can be revealed too.24 Jan 04:00 AM
WorldCrack on tap: Why this store will offer Class A drugsA radical new law in one nation could open the door to retail of hard drugs.11 Jan 11:00 PM
New Zealand$340m worth of drugs seized in a year, including meth, MDMA and cokeMethamphetamine seizures made up the bulk of the harm reduction.11 Jan 04:00 PM
World29 dead in Mexican violence after drug lord El Chapo's son capturedMilitary nabs Ovidio Guzmán, son of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, sparking day of bloodshed.06 Jan 05:33 PM
