New Zealand'It's used to get rid of someone', key Crown witness reveals allegations of gang operationThe witness said he became a prospect for the gang.29 Aug 04:21 AM
New ZealandUpmarket home converted into cannabis farm during housing crisis - stranded tourist jailedYen Nhu Cao said he didn't know growing cannabis was illegal in New Zealand.25 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessUS pharmacy chains fined $1b over opioid crisis in communitiesJury says pharmacies played a massive role in creating a public nuisance.18 Aug 08:51 PM
CrimeOne man guilty of murdering high-ranking Mongrel Mob member during meth deal, co-defendant acquittedJurors returned the guilty verdict after three days of deliberations.15 Aug 04:14 AM
CrimeComancheros leader, others found guilty of conspiracy to import massive $90m meth haulInvestigators were listening in as a plan was hatched to import 600kg from South Africa.11 Aug 04:24 AM
CrimeWho robbed who? Lawyers at odds over death of high-ranking Mongrel Mob memberThose charged with Clifford Umuhuri's murder say it was self defence.09 Aug 06:32 AM
LifestyleParty drug capital: Top city for MDMA use in NZ revealedWastewater testing finds the centres flush with meth, cocaine and mollies.07 Aug 06:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom the archives: Developer to deviant, the rise and fall of Mark LyonFrom millionaire property developer to the drug-addled owner of a sex dungeon.31 Jul 09:22 PM
New Zealand'There will be a day of reckoning': Family's anger after drugged driver kills manCraig Searle's family have told the driver they will never forgive him for what he's done.29 Jul 05:36 AM
New ZealandDrug-driver smashes into family car, toddler badly maimedJotham Miller said the wind caused his erratic driving but blood test revealed the truth.28 Jul 06:23 PM
New ZealandComancheros trial: Covid pandemic caused wild swings in meth prices - expertDuring months of surveillance, police say they caught wind of a massive 600kg meth deal.27 Jul 06:17 AM
New Zealand'It was always a set-up': Court hears how meth deal turned deadlyIn his final moments, a dying man argued with mates to avoid hospital drop, Crown says.27 Jul 04:42 AM
New ZealandGang leader didn't know he was being bugged as he planned 600kg meth haul - CrownInvestigators obtained a High Court judge's permission to bug suspects' phones, vehicles.25 Jul 04:26 AM
New ZealandBodybuilder who lost father in suicide blast sentenced for Comancheros drug schemeKhalid Slaimankhel's father, a noted refugee advocate, was killed by the Taliban in 2018.22 Jul 02:37 AM
CrimeGang member who killed taxi driver handed new sentence for major meth operationFarshad Esfehani-Bahadori was on bail for the fatal crash when he helped supply meth.21 Jul 04:09 AM
New ZealandCovid diagnosis temporarily delays Comancheros leader's meth supply trialThe trial could not go ahead without ill defence lawyer.21 Jul 12:11 AM
WorldMexican drug lord thought to be behind murders of six more US citizensFamilies of innocent people killed by Rafael Caro Quintero also want justice.20 Jul 03:50 AM
New ZealandWhat is Fentanyl? Katie Harris examines fentanyl, a synthetic prescription drug 100 times more potent than morphine. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / NZ Drug Foundation Watch19 Jul 05:28 AM
New ZealandNon-custodial sentence an 'investment' for Cromwell meth addictA Cromwell woman has been given a chance after being caught dealing methamphetamine.18 Jul 11:54 PM
New ZealandGreen gold: Grower jailed for converting historic bank into cannabis operationSecret door in the pantry opened into five chambers housing a 'very high-quality' crop.18 Jul 06:57 PM
New ZealandPolice seize more than $2m in cash, drugs, firearms linked to Hells AngelsOperation Samson is investigating the NZ chapter of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club.15 Jul 07:00 PM
CrimeMan who helped smuggle 110kg meth shipment asks Court of Appeal for mercyThe Taiwanese citizen was arrested in 2019, one month after arriving in New Zealand.13 Jul 01:42 AM
New ZealandNZDF soldier told to 'harden up' after officer has affair with partnerFormer soldier says it was devastating being forced to call his partner's lover 'sir'.12 Jul 01:56 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Reducing drug harm means admitting for most of us drugs are harmlessThe importance of testing drugs and being honest with young people to reduce harm.11 Jul 06:30 PM
New ZealandFocus: Police roll out new drug testing toolAndrew Coster, Commissioner of Police and Chris Hipkins, Minister of Police launch the Lumi drug scanning tool to frontline Police nationwide. Video / Michael CraigWatch07 Jul 11:26 PM
New ZealandDodge Charger worth $185,000 among assets seized by police after drug bustTwo Harley Davidson motorcycles also catch cops' eyes in bid to ensure crime doesn't pay.07 Jul 07:06 AM
New ZealandWaikato woman admits role in P, GBL drug ringSharon Marfell was a senior member of a drugs distribution syndicate in the Waikato.05 Jul 12:39 AM
New Zealand'Worst fears come true': Why NZ is not ready for a fentanyl crisisLow doses of the life-saving antidote Naloxone are a worry, says NZ Drug Foundation.03 Jul 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnalysis: What we can learn from US opioid crisisMore than a million have died in the US from opioid overdoses, what can NZ do to stop it?01 Jul 08:34 AM
CrimeAltered sentence for man whose meth importation trial was eclipsed by Joseph Parker suppression battleTevita Kulu was sentenced in 2019 to 18 years' prison for the "home-grown" operation.01 Jul 12:46 AM
New ZealandMan cultivated specific cannabis strain to relieve his chronic painA growing room was set up in his garage with specialised heating, lighting and ventilation28 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandFentanyl confirmed to be present in New Zealand for the first timeTest results of the drug that hospitalised 12 people have come back positive for fentanyl.28 Jun 05:41 AM
New Zealand'Greater risk of overdose': US drug expert warns against using fentanylLast year in the US more than 70,000 deaths were attributed to incorrect fentanyl usage.28 Jun 01:45 AM
New ZealandPolice seek source after 12 hospitalised from powdered fentanylFears the drug that killed 60,000 in North America last year is circulating in NZ.26 Jun 07:08 AM
