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
LifestyleFormer Aussie of the Year addresses bong photo in open letterA photo of a 19yo Grace Tame with a bong was unearthed by her critics.19 Feb 09:05 PM
New ZealandDeportees from New Zealand 'fuelling Pacific Islands drug addiction'Study says deportation policies are making drug problems worse in Pacific nations.19 Feb 04:00 PM
Lifestyle'Pot month': Hilarious Bunnings sign goes viralA confusing sign at an Aussie Bunnings store has left shoppers in stitches.18 Feb 12:57 AM
New ZealandMeth, guns and a global supply chain: Five people charged for large-scale drug operation in the Hutt ValleyThree men and two women have been arrested.04 Feb 01:18 AM
CrimeScavenging bins to selling P - Hamilton man's path to prisonNeville James Junior King was in possession of around 350g of meth when he was arrested.03 Feb 01:44 AM
New ZealandCampground manager smuggled and sold methPolice waited for Glenn Richard Maxwell to surrender the meth during a 'brown watch'.25 Jan 05:13 PM
CrimeFour Vietnamese men named after Whangārei dope growing bustVietnamese nationals arrested after a drug bust in Whangārei, can now be named.25 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimeJudge focuses on the effects of the crime on the communityPrison term for aggravated robbery committer who made off with $1000 worth of tobacco.19 Jan 09:20 PM
New ZealandRainbow pencil case stash the undoing for 'wholesale' meth dealerNapier woman who dealt in "wholesale" quantities of meth avoids a prison sentence.14 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandTwo arrested on drug charges after raid of New Lynn addressA 32-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman will appear in Waitākere District Court today.11 Jan 10:45 PM
SportReport: England rugby international arrested on rape chargeThe arrests come as the UK is dealing with a marked increase of reports of drink spiking.11 Jan 08:20 PM
New ZealandFestival drug testing: 'Dramatic drop' in bath salts being sold as MDMAIt comes as festival-goers spend their first summer under a law change.07 Jan 03:25 AM
New ZealandPerson left in hospital after toxic chemical sold as recreational drugThe toxic chemical diethylene glycol is currently being sold in Auckland.24 Dec 08:05 AM
New ZealandDrug checking could save lives this summerESR is partnering with the Drug Foundation to reduce harm from illegal drugs this summer.22 Dec 03:48 AM
New ZealandPrison drug seizures increasingTwenty-eight per cent increase in drug incidents in prisons marks a five-year peak.13 Dec 05:29 PM
New ZealandNZ-led task force seizes giant supply of drugs in the Indian OceanThe task force seized 975kg of heroin, 523kg of meth and 4244kg of hash in November.10 Dec 09:26 PM
New ZealandSecrets in the sewers: NZ tops list of countries for designer drugs found in wastewaterNew Zealand consumed the highest loads of new psychoactive substances a new study shows.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice warn as new drug hits the sceneVery little is known about the drug, police and early-warning website warn.08 Dec 03:04 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe 5-year hunt for Comancheros gang bossExclusive: NZ in talks with Turkey over return of 'international commander'.03 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCocaine smuggling bust: Colombians claim innocenceSmugglers are alleged to have brought around 50kg of cocaine into NZ.01 Dec 04:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEx-meth addict: 'No matter what you go through, you can always get clean'"Meth starts off as 'not the problem', it starts off as an attempt to stop the problem."29 Nov 01:43 AM
LifestyleMum's embarrassment after finding out what her kids' names meanA Sydney mum was a bit embarrassed when she realised her kids' names all followed a theme.30 Oct 08:22 PM
EntertainmentRapper Fetty Wap arrested on federal drug charges in New YorkHe is accused of participating in a conspiracy to smuggle drugs into New York City.29 Oct 10:21 PM
WorldDisturbing pic exposes terrifying drug injection spiking trendUK police have been flooded with reports from women rendered 'completely paralysed'.24 Oct 11:25 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCartel-linked drugs plot alleged: Nine men defend cocaine and P chargesOperation Tarpon alleged drug importation and drug dealing defendants heading to trial.21 Oct 07:55 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinion'Science from the sewers': Wastewater testing paints drug-use pictureMeth is used by a small percentage of people in NZ but the people who use it use it a lot.17 Oct 04:00 PM
