New ZealandNew poll shows most NZers support change in drug lawsMost Kiwis favour drug law changes that remove criminal penalties, focus on health.25 Jun 09:34 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ's most wanted: $50m drug bust fugitive arrested in SpainEXCLUSIVE: Police seek extradition over 500kg drug shipment smuggled into NZ.24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSole trader in meth has extra time added to prison sentenceJudge tells dealer that methamphetamine 'wreaks havoc' on other people's lives.24 Jun 10:11 AM
New ZealandUndies stuffed with meth: Sentence reduced on appeal'Very, very angry' Marcus Forde was kicked out of two gangs for his drug use.20 Jun 06:16 PM
New Zealand'Pipeline to prison': Childhood abuse led killer to life of crimeSerial offender described as having an impulse and intense desire to use violence.19 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentPatrick Gower: On BoozeIn his new special, Patrick Gower: On Booze, Gower investigates the Kiwi drinking culture. Video / ThreeWatch12 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandSix charged after ketamine, P, ecstasy, mephedrone party drug bustPolice operation spanned more than six months and resulted in six arrests.11 Jun 04:50 AM
CrimeJudge references death penalty while sentencing young drug dealerJudge tells young drug dealer he would be hanged if in Singapore, "no questions asked".11 Jun 02:39 AM
New ZealandMan caught allegedly smuggling 2kg of meth in luggage at Auckland AirportIt's the first seizure of drugs from a passenger since the border was reopened.10 Jun 05:33 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTe Ao Mārama a new way of serving justice, but how much difference will $47.4m make?Chief Judge: "We're talking about a change of culture, and with it a change of practice."03 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentHeard and Depp are both losers in their bitter courtroom battle - here's whyThe trial will have ramifications beyond which multi-millionaire has to pay up.29 May 01:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland gang shootings: Seven arrested, guns and ammunition recoveredThere's "no tolerance for this brazen violence" and enforcement will continue, police say.27 May 10:10 PM
Entertainment'Devastated': Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler enters rehab facilityAerosmith has cancelled tour dates amid news of Steven Tyler's relapse.24 May 07:23 PM
New ZealandDilworth School staff member told student his alleged abuser was 'great guy''The school knew about it and chose to ignore it,' a sister of complainant tells court.24 May 04:12 AM
New Zealand'Caught in the act': Dilworth teacher got students drunk, abused them at Waiheke bach, court hearsLeonard Cave has pleaded not guilty to 14 charges including sexual violation.23 May 11:21 PM
New Zealand'Desperate situation': Synthetic cannabis dealing leads to deathThe dealer had lost his job and was desperate for money to keep his household afloat.20 May 04:43 AM
New ZealandMan busted with cannabis in his Mercedes: 'For sick old lady'A judge was sceptical about the man's various excuses for being caught with drugs.10 May 11:21 PM
New Zealand'Fall from grace': 'Storeman' of large drug syndicate jailedPeter Dong Hae Kim's offending was a shock to those who knew him.06 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Get pregnant, that'll fix your problems': Mum's endometriosis fight - for 20 yearsDallas was accused of being a drug seeker for repeatedly turning up to ED in pain.04 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I was treated like a drug-seeker': Mum goes undiagnosed for a decadeEmma says she was repeatedly sent home from ED feeling like no one believed her suffering.04 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Massive haul': NZ-built superyacht used to smuggle $300m of cocaineThe vessel was seized off the English coast with 2000kg of cocaine on board.29 Apr 06:03 PM
New ZealandThe P in paradise: Meth use doubled in lockdown, remains elevatedDrug abuse rose sharply and has stayed well above the historical average.26 Apr 06:31 PM
CrimeA cellphone found after a car accident led to drug-trafficking catchA car accident led to the police investigation of an Invercargill drug trafficker.15 Apr 09:07 PM
New Zealand'I was targeted because I'm a cop' - policeman's drink spiked at pubNicholas Townsend spiked the cop's drink because he was 'annoying' him.15 Apr 12:21 AM
New ZealandHouse of horrors: $30,000 meth damage, tenants ordered to pay upTests revealed meth levels of up to 11 times higher than the national safety standard.13 Apr 11:00 PM
CrimeFormer NZ Navy and drug smuggling super yacht to be auctioned offThe former NZ Navy and drug smuggling super yacht MY Kahu is set to be auctioned off with no reserve. Video / Atlantic Yacht & Ship IncWatch10 Apr 08:41 PM
New ZealandReturning inmate caught smuggling drugs into prisonThe inmate was caught trying to smuggle the drugs into prison after compassionate leave.08 Apr 03:27 AM
Crime'Sting of the century': Entertainer accused of laundering $420k loses name suppression bidAbout 40 people were charged by police as part of Operation Trojan Shield31 Mar 11:15 PM
New Zealand'A boy battling his past': Waikato methamphetamine manufacturer pens poem to judgeAlan McQuade had a traumatic childhood, which led him down a destructive path.25 Mar 12:28 AM
New ZealandTeen called taxi to move between her robberies, got pregnant 'on the run'Saffron Tina Jules Mokotupu jailed for 2yrs 9mths but could get out in time to give birth.11 Mar 02:55 AM
CrimeOperation Tauwhiro: Counties Manukau police highlight work in preventing firearms-related violenceCounties Manukau police highlight the work they have done in Operation Tauwhiro that has seized 1,369 firearms, made 1,161 arrests in relation to firearms offences and seized more than 52,000 grams of methamphetamine. Video / NZ PoliceWatch07 Mar 10:02 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBig Read: Meth-fuelled burglar shot by farmerThe sorry saga could have had an even worse ending, reports Kurt Bayer.03 Mar 10:00 PM
CrimeDestiny Church drug rehab helps women avoid jailPolice noticed a large surge of drugs in Central Otago, leading back to the two women.03 Mar 06:08 PM
New ZealandMeth cook's mum's unwitting involvement in son's P productionSteven Griffiths had a reputation as a good P cook in the drug world.23 Feb 03:52 AM
