New ZealandHow to spot smuggling at sea this summerCustoms officers intercepted more than 2.8 tonnes of illicit goods at sea in 2024/2025.15 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandCocaine haul worth $5.6m seized at Port of TaurangaThe ship carrying the cocaine began its journey in Peru and sailed via Panama.15 Dec 02:46 AM
New ZealandWatch: The moment sports star stopped at Australian border, detained for 8 hours then sent packingThe former Kiwis international posted about his failed attempt to travel across the Ditch.14 Dec 06:42 AM
CrimeInmate who shot stranger in the head has jail time extended after cocaine smuggled inside13 Dec 05:00 AM
WorldKiwi arrested at Sydney Airport attempting to bring $10m heroin haul into AustraliaWatch08 Dec 12:53 AM
New ZealandWatch: Kiwi, 21, accused of smuggling $10m of heroin into Sydney in luggage08 Dec 12:27 AM
WorldTrump pardon: Honduran ex-president freed from US prisonJuan Orlando Hernandez was serving a 45-year sentence over drug-trafficking.02 Dec 08:25 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisFor Trump, Hegseth’s take-no-prisoners approach is a growing liabilityNYT analysis: US President sounded keen to distance himself from the Defence Secretary.02 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldBacklash to White House, Hegseth response to boat-strike fallout'This is ‘protect Pete’ bulls***': Anger in Defence Dept over Hegseth's role in incident.02 Dec 04:37 AM
WorldSon of Mexican crime lord ‘El Chapo’ pleads guilty in drug case - US mediaJoaquin Guzman Lopez has changed his plea to a narcotics trafficking charge.01 Dec 09:59 PM
WorldCongress to scrutinise US killing of boat-strike survivorsDefence Secretary allegedly ordered that the US military leave no one alive in strike.30 Nov 09:05 PM
New ZealandCanadian teen sales rep accused of importing 15kg of meth to New Zealand appears in courtThe 19-year-old could face life imprisonment over the charge. 30 Nov 09:03 PM
CrimeWatch: Probe into Akl airport drug-smuggling ring sees more 'corrupt' baggage handlers arrestedPolice seized 631kg of meth and 112kg of cocaine linked to the ring.27 Nov 11:41 PM
New ZealandKiwi women named after $37m meth haul at Melbourne Airport Karina McGaw and Emily Grindlay, both 22, are charged with importing 36kg of meth.27 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandCocaine worth $11.5m seized at Port of TaurangaOfficers found 33kg of cocaine hidden among legitimate cargo bound for Tauranga.27 Nov 12:17 AM
CrimeAppeal Court upholds Northland meth dealer’s jail termPolice linked Carlyn Anderson to nearly a kilogram of meth sold in two Northland towns.24 Nov 04:00 PM
World'Fear cannot beat us': Thousands rally after murder linked to anti-drug activismAmine Kessaci is now living under police protection after the killing of his brother.22 Nov 07:19 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSwipe right for drugs: The secret signals and emojis hidden on dating appsResearchers say emojis on dating profiles signal the drugs available: meth or cocaine.22 Nov 04:00 PM
Golf'Taken everything I own': Cop completes major golfing milestone weeks before he diesThe 58-year-old vowed to complete every 18-hole golf course in NZ amid a cancer diagnosis.22 Nov 04:00 PM
CrimeHead Hunters trio guilty of executing teen, hiding body in pre-dug graveProsecutors said the victim was killed over 1kg of meth.19 Nov 02:23 AM
New ZealandMan in court after Customs busts $3m meth in roller skate knee pads, art Customs intercepted 10 packages sent nationwide containing 10kg of meth.19 Nov 12:29 AM
WorldMore than 100 hurt, 20 arrested in violent Mexico City protestPolice used tear gas after masked demonstrators tore down palace barriers.16 Nov 07:46 PM
BoxingJoseph Parker denies wrongdoing after ‘adverse’ drug test result, vows to clear his nameThe boxer addressed the test in a social media post and called it a “real surprise”. 15 Nov 03:34 AM
WorldUS strike on alleged drug boat in Caribbean lifts death toll to 80 The latest strike brings the death toll to 80 in 20 operations since September.14 Nov 08:35 PM
CrimeHead Hunter admits burying teen's body; denies luring him to double-cross executionA digger was used to conceal Jayden Mamfredos' body 3m underground. 14 Nov 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Causes significant harm': Police break up North Island drug labs, arrest 10Police also located methamphetamine, a loaded pistol, cash and electronic devices.13 Nov 06:07 AM
WorldIf the US attacked Venezuela, these sites could become targetsMilitary bases, cocaine labs, or clandestine airstrips could be targeted, experts say.12 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand$15.2 million worth of drugs found in luggage at Auckland Airport Customs officers have seized an estimated 670kg of methamphetamine and cocaine in 2025.12 Nov 03:41 AM
WorldArrival of US aircraft carrier fuels Venezuelan fears of attackThe USS Gerald R. Ford is the world’s largest aircraft carrier.11 Nov 10:05 PM
