Crime‘They’re actually enslaving people’: Top cop compares gang tactics with Mr Asia drug syndicateOverseas criminals and local gangs use meth to bring misery to NZ communities, say police 11 Mar 04:00 PM
Crime‘Long life’ - the ironic jewellery clue that identified murdered drug lord Mr AsiaIn the final episode, hosts John Daniell and Noelle McCarthy explore the gang’s downfall.11 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate after three people overdose on illicit opioid thinking it was cocaine“It’s currently not known how widely this substance may be circulating."10 Mar 08:56 AM
New ZealandPolice search uncovers meth, $100,000 cash and an e-bike stolen in 2023Armed officers stopped the alleged 'known offender' while driving in Tikokino on Friday.09 Mar 10:36 PM
SportUS offers $17m reward for Olympic snowboarder-turned-drug lordWedding allegedly shipped cocaine from Colombia to the US and Canada.06 Mar 10:43 PM
CrimeThe body in the quarry - how police found Mr AsiaThe discovery marked the beginning of the end for the Mr Asia drug syndicate.04 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Drug of choice’: NZ meth use hits unprecedented levelsMeth use reached record levels in NZ last year, peaking at 39.2kg in a week.02 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessUnder pressure from Trump, Mexico extradites cartel kingpinsMexico has extradited some of its most notorious imprisoned drug lords.28 Feb 12:57 AM
CrimeFrom kindy teacher to drug mule - Mr Asia: A Forgotten HistoryInside the heroin syndicate, young professionals rubbed shoulders with career criminals.25 Feb 04:00 PM
Travel newsWatch: Hapless tourist busted after drugs fall from pocket during airport tantrumHe shouted, he flailed, he rolled around and he was eventually hauled off to jail.24 Feb 09:40 PM
Crime‘Kurupt Churchie man’: Ex-Air NZ worker who smuggled meth was a youth mentorThe 'Tongan Pablo' was respected both in church and the criminal underworld.22 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘Gone forever’: Family’s grief as man jailed for 21 years after employee’s meth-laced beer deathAiden Sagala’s overdose death was part of NZ’s largest meth importation case.21 Feb 04:47 AM
Crime‘Out of control’: Murders mount up for the Mr Asia gangAs the syndicate expands into Australia, it looks like Terry Clark's luck has run out.18 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMr Asia: A Forgotten History - new podcast reveals full story behind NZ drug empireThe untold story behind New Zealand's most notorious drug syndicate.18 Feb 04:00 PM
CrimeWhen Terry met Marty – how the 1970s Mr Asia drug empire beganThe two key players join forces in episode 1 of our true crime podcast.18 Feb 04:00 PM
CrimeSeven months in a leaky boat - the drug shipment that started the Mr Asia gangShipwreck, malaria and double-crossing on board the Brigadoon.18 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTrial with $600k cash and 11kg meth: Man convicted on multiple drug chargesGuilty verdicts after police seize 11kg of meth, $600,000 cash, and 17 phones.18 Feb 07:00 AM
TravelOz trial begins for NZ pensioner accused of importing ‘commercial quantity’ of heroinRaemon Parkinson, 70, was stopped at Melbourne International Airport in November. 18 Feb 05:58 AM
New ZealandLargest-ever NZ airport cocaine bust uncovers 100kg smuggled in luggageCocaine amounts seized in Auckland have been increasing: 183kg found this year alone.18 Feb 01:52 AM
CrimeDefence argue for acquittal in major meth case, accuse police of failing to follow policyThe defendant was allegedly found with 11kg of meth, $600,000 in cash and 17 cellphones.17 Feb 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘Easy money:’ How string of life setbacks led man to become meth courierTony Looker was eventually stopped by police who found $113,000 in cash and 44g of meth.15 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandPolice seize Wellington drug dealer’s 42-foot yacht and high-end artDrugs were concealed in inner-city parking buildings and exchanged for cash.14 Feb 05:45 AM
Crime‘Can’t courier $1m of drugs’: Police under scrutiny over testing of 11kg meth findA defence lawyer says all of the drug haul should have been driven to ESR in a police car.11 Feb 05:37 AM
WorldCocaine 'no worse than whisky': Colombian PresidentGustavo Petro said the drug would be 'sold like wine' if legalised worldwide.09 Feb 10:44 PM
New ZealandSeven arrested after armed police callout, firearms and meth charges laidCharges include burglary, possession of firearms and methamphetamine.06 Feb 08:19 PM
New Zealand‘Alarm bells’: How a free US trip led to NZ man’s $7.18m drug charge James Moa, 21, was arrested at Sydney Airport with 20kg of cocaine hidden in his suitcase.05 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘Exemplary’ community leader jailed for part in airport drug import ringThe syndicate's 'logistics organiser' stored large amounts of cash at his sister's house.03 Feb 09:45 PM
New ZealandKiwi charged with importing 20kg of cocaine into Australia The 21-year-old man will appear in court in Sydney today. 02 Feb 11:40 PM
BusinessTrump says tariffs ‘pain’ will be ‘worth the price’Trump rejects claims of 'Dumbest Trade War in History', hits back about 'poisonous drugs'.02 Feb 05:38 PM
WorldChina, Mexico, Canada retaliate against sweeping US tariffsCanadian and Mexican exports face a 25% tariff, with energy resources from Canada at 10%.02 Feb 02:59 AM
New ZealandMDMA disguised as dodgy-looking crockery smashes 'sophisticated' drug operationPolice swoop after package declared to be dining plates was actually plate-shaped MDMA.31 Jan 07:29 AM
New ZealandMan arrested after police discover illegal Otago cannabis operationPolice found five indoor tents with a dozen cannabis plants at the Roxburgh house.27 Jan 06:41 AM
New Zealand27 out of 61 meth lollies never recovered, no arrests madePolice wind down operation five months after meth lollies first discovered.23 Jan 06:50 PM
WorldTrump pardons 'Silk Road' drug kingpin in surprise moveThe 'Silk Road' online marketplace facilitated millions of dollars of drug sales.22 Jan 02:32 AM
