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
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
