PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Our drug problem is getting worseOPINION: Authorities are fighting a big enemy in the drug gangs and cartels.09 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsCustoms fighting 'such a big enemy': Exponential rise in drugs intercepted at the borderMore than 12 tonnes of cocaine were intercepted in the Pacific in early 2026.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday, April 7, 2026Morning Headlines | Payments for low-income families, and meth convictions reach highest point in a decade | Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Video / NZ Herald, Getty Images, AFPWatch06 Apr 06:54 PM
CrimeWealthy Auckland businessman behind deadly meth beer import ends suppression battle30 Mar 02:32 AM
CrimeJailed drug boss gets extra 18 years for $15m meth operation run from behind bars23 Mar 06:00 AM
PremiumCrimeAussie-raised recidivist armed robber found with 'arsenal' after deportation to NZ21 Mar 06:00 AM
PremiumPoliticsShould we be alarmed? Latest survey data shows cheaper MDMA, rising ketamine in party drug scene18 Mar 04:00 PM
Politics'Superhighway for drugs': NZ, Samoa bolster crackdown amid 'Pacific tsunami' of crime16 Mar 02:27 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGuns discovered at Auckland Airport with drugs smuggled by corrupt Air NZ staffCustoms found six pistols and 18kg of cocaine in 'unaccompanied luggage' on the carousel.14 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeNo more mercy for meth-addicted fraudster found with police badge, altered guns His latest legal troubles began when he stole the identity of a gun licence holder.14 Mar 04:00 AM
Ryan Bridge TODAYPanel: All Blacks, portable pools and suspected drug moneyMedia specialist Carmen Parahi and BBM Motivation founder Dave Letele discuss today's issues. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch04 Mar 07:53 PM
New ZealandCouple who found $232,000 in drug-dealer's cash in their ceiling can keep $40,000Whoever placed the vacuum-packed cash in the ceiling remains a mystery.04 Mar 04:54 AM
New ZealandMan charged after alleged clan lab found at Ōkere FallsSpecialist staff from Auckland are examining the address today.25 Feb 10:33 PM
New Zealand'You need to get home now': Kiwi in Mexico caught up in latest cartel violenceThe turmoil was triggered by the killing of drug cartel leader 'El Mencho'.25 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisEl Mencho’s death alone is unlikely to spell the end for his cartelNew York Times analysis: After 60 years of the war on drugs, what strategies have worked?24 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow forces tracked down Mexico's most-wanted cartel bossNew York Times: They did not follow the money or the trail of drugs to find El Mencho.24 Feb 04:56 AM
WorldThree dead in new US strike on boat in CaribbeanThe death toll from the campaign which started last September has reached at least 150.23 Feb 09:48 PM
WorldMexico deploys 10,000 troops to end violence over drug lord’s deathThe raid left at least 25 National Guard members and 32 others dead nationwide.23 Feb 05:26 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldEl Mencho: His cartel and the mayhem that followed his killingNew York Times: Past captures of cartel leaders have set off waves of violence.23 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldWave of violence follows killing of Mexico’s most powerful drug lordNemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, known as ‘El Mencho’, went from cop to cartel boss.23 Feb 12:29 AM
WorldTop Mexican drug cartel leader 'El Mencho' killed, Army saysNemesio Oseguera had a $25m bounty on his head.22 Feb 08:21 PM
CrimeMiddlemore nurse jailed in major meth scheme is named after lengthy suppression fightHer husband is also in prison for participation in the same drug scheme. 22 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandFugitive Aussie dealer hid in Far North, used NZ as 'safe harbour' to hide $1mThe man directed associates to deposit $1m into NZ bank accounts.22 Feb 01:00 AM
Crime'Simply not credible': Judge rejects fugitive cannabis cultivator's bizarre explanationHe had a voracious appetite for cannabis and some stellar luck, if he was to be believed.21 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandPolice seize 200kg of illegal drugs, arrest 11 in major undercover sting involving 'dark web'Police said multiple firearms were intercepted following the nine-month investigation.20 Feb 04:41 AM
CrimeHow undercover investigators nailed Jonah Lomu's brother in a drug schemeThe rugby legend's younger brother used his job at FedEx to circumvent Customs inspectors.19 Feb 01:25 AM
CrimePolice charge three men in Dunedin in organised crime and drug supply casePolice say the Willis St raid targeted illegal activity being run through businesses.19 Feb 01:10 AM
WorldPentagon conducts strikes on three more alleged drug boats, killing 11The latest strikes bring the total number of fast boats hit since September to 43.17 Feb 10:58 PM
New ZealandBrother of All Blacks great Jonah Lomu pleads guilty to drug chargeJohn Lomu and another man face sentencing in the Manukau District Court on June 5.16 Feb 11:44 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty‘I’ve lost everything’: Meth link freezes $96m property development dreamLarge development on Auckland's fringe folds after being linked to 'Honey Bear' meth ring.13 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimeFive duped Kiwi crims caught in global 'sting of the century' They were promised an encrypted app to freely discuss the drug trade. It was an FBI trap. 08 Feb 06:00 AM
