New Zealand'Rarely encountered': Record-breaking LSD bust worth $1 millionLSD seizure breaks NZ record for quantity found in one person's possession.28 Jul 06:30 AM
New ZealandEntrepreneur arrested after 1kg of meth found in luggage, third Akl airport smuggling arrest in a weekThe accused drug smuggler had flown from Kuala Lumpur.28 Jul 12:30 AM
New ZealandMinister criticises Meta for 'outrageous' drug listings on MarketplacePaul Goldsmith is seeking answers from Meta after the Herald's investigation.25 Jul 03:37 AM
PremiumNew ZealandDealers selling hard drugs on Facebook Marketplace; claims Meta slow to act 24 Jul 07:28 PM
New ZealandLife coach arrested at Auckland Airport, accused of smuggling 20kg of meth from Bali23 Jul 04:14 AM
Crime'No tolerance': Man charged after police dog reportedly injured during traffic stop21 Jul 05:00 AM
BusinessReal estate agent charged with importing 4kg of cocaine after Auckland Airport arrest21 Jul 01:32 AM
CrimeAK-47, heroin and explosives: The surprise stash inside former teen killer's home20 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandColombian woman who escaped drug cartels was given a new life in NZ – now she's behind barsClaudia Romero Lopez didn’t leave her old life behind.20 Jul 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAnti-Corruption Taskforce could expand to private sectorDirty meth money less a concern than NZ's global reputation as new taskforce launched.18 Jul 04:54 AM
New ZealandStash of ammo, meth, sawn-off shotgun found in BMW on 1am drive on North ShoreA 22-year-old is due to appear in court on weapon and drugs charges.14 Jul 10:25 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMinister considers compensation for owners of banned bitcoin ATMsThe Government is living up to its Regulatory Standards Bill and considering compensation.14 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldHow El Chapo's son co-operated for a reduced sentenceOvidio Guzman Lopez of the Sinaloa cartel agreed to co-operate in a plea deal.12 Jul 04:24 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldA ranch where people were trained in crime - or killedNew York Times: Officials say those who resisted or tried to escape were beaten or killed.10 Jul 06:00 PM
Crime'You can’t hide': Police seize GBL, cannabis, pills in Waikato online drug bustA 40-year-old man and 42-year-old woman have been arrested and charged.04 Jul 05:05 AM
WorldRacketeering was a ‘reach’ in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial, legal experts sayThe jury rejected claims that Diddy ran a criminal enterprise for serious crimes.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I am scared of drug money': Money launderer's staff complained cash was wet, stickyConvicted money launderer Ye Hua's prison sentence has been reduced by 18 months.01 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandCustoms seizes 150kg of cocaine bricks marked 'good luck' in TaurangaIt comes after two significant busts at the same port in May. 01 Jul 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldHere's why cocaine is the fastest-growing illegal drug worldwideNew York Times: Colombia had an expansion of coca cultivation areas and better yields.29 Jun 07:00 PM
WorldDiddy used ‘power, violence and fear,’ prosecutors say in closing argumentsSean 'Diddy' Combs faces sex trafficking and racketeering charges in court.27 Jun 02:59 AM
WorldKiwis, Aussies world's biggest users of cocaine, says UN agencyGlobal consumption of the illicit drug at record level, agency says in latest report.26 Jun 10:50 PM
New ZealandBorder bust: 1.6 tonnes of cocaine, meth and MDMA seized at border so far this year Wastewater testing across NZ has shown significant increase in methamphetamine everywhere.26 Jun 05:34 AM
New ZealandPolice seize vehicles and cash during Gisborne meth search warrantsPolice seize cash, cars and motorcycles in a Gisborne methamphetamine operation 26 Jun 04:12 AM
WorldKiwi man charged after cocaine blocks found in suitcase at Sydney AirportOfficers found 10kg of cocaine and over $10,000 in the man's luggage. 22 Jun 04:16 AM
New ZealandMeth, ammunition, homemade taser seized in dawn police raidArmed Offenders Squad and drug detector dogs executed two search warrants on Wednesday.19 Jun 04:30 AM
New ZealandEx-Outlaws leader bought guns for protection while on parole, sold meth to pay for themThe convicted drug dealer was a friend of murdered Outlaws president Peter Lui. 18 Jun 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSecurity expert acknowledges theft risk at radioactive waste site The facility stores radioactive waste near NZDF assets in Manawatu.16 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeCoconuts and meth: The story behind NZ's largest pseudoephedrine prosecutionJudge dismissed businessman's claim that he'd never heard of NZ's drug trade.15 Jun 06:00 AM
CrimeHow an Australian ex-banker's NZ visit resulted in a prison sentencePolice caught pair red-handed after they were flown to Auckland for a cocaine burglary.14 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandWhiff of cannabis during traffic stop leads to drugs convictions for young mumThe 22-year-old mother of three came to court prepared to go to prison. 10 Jun 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Insider threat': NZ and Pacific being corrupted by organised crime - expertsExperts recommend a national anti-corruption agency to investigate reports of bribery.09 Jun 05:00 PM
