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
BusinessCanada vows strong response, Mexico urges calm in face of Trump threatsFentanyl fixation and illegal immigration issues strain relations.21 Jan 08:39 PM
OpinionOpinion: Why supply control alone won’t solve New Zealand’s methamphetamine crisisSeizures at airports capture only 20% of incoming meth shipments.20 Jan 06:00 PM
New Zealand$11m meth bust: US woman in court over alleged 31kg meth smuggling attemptThe 24-year-old woman appeared in court today and has been remanded in custody.20 Jan 05:27 AM
New Zealand'Doggedness:' the key to record drug busts: Inside Customs operationsIt's not every day that Customs finds 725kg of concealed cocaine... but it does happen.20 Jan 05:12 AM
Crime‘Don’t check your pockets’: Guard who smuggled drugs into prison blamed actions on menacing noteThe prison guard said he feared for his safety if he didn't comply.19 Jan 05:39 AM
New ZealandInside the fight against smuggling at New Zealand's largest portHow New Zealand Customs uses intelligence and technology to battle rising drug smuggling at the Port of Tauranga. Video / Mike ScottWatch17 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandPolice seize $413k from baggage handler in meth import caseThe syndicate's 'logistics organiser' stored large amounts of cash at his sister's house.13 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandBailed Mongrel Mob boss still on run before meth-dealing sentencingMathew Karetu was busted when police found $68,100 and a gun in a Louis Vuitton handbag.10 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandBailed Mob boss on run before meth-dealing sentencingPolice have issued a warrant for the arrest of Mathew Karetu.10 Jan 08:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCops seize $60m of ‘tainted’ property allegedly linked to criminals A look at some of the properties targeted by police - and why they made the move.09 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMultimillion-dollar meth busts at Auckland airport in first two days of 2025Meth had been soaked into clothing to conceal it.03 Jan 01:09 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe drug-dealing Mongrel Mob boss who had $68k cash in a Louis Vuitton handbagThe gang leader was seen in a pub carpark buying 1kg of meth for $140,000.27 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow a church-going businessman was caught smuggling 30kg of drugs for King CobrasRonnie Kivalu's double life was exposed when he was caught red-handed with the meth.27 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandA year in review: What moved the Waikato in August 2024?As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.26 Dec 06:30 PM
Crime'Confused and unsophisticated': How a comedy of errors dashed a $2.5m liquid meth plotThe plan to retrieve the drug, hidden inside shock absorbers, needed some work.24 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeFerrari-driving 'Pink Porsche' ecstasy kingpin sentenced alongside wifeThe couple were respected Auckland entrepreneurs, but the drug trade fuelled their wealth.21 Dec 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGang members arrested after alleged 200kg meth heist at Port of TaurangaTwo men allegedly broke into shipping container and pulled out five suitcases of drugs.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice bust two Auckland drug rehab facilities; seize AK-47, cash, 2kg methOne of those arrested was a patched gang member.19 Dec 04:51 AM
New ZealandUS sanctions freeze assets of international drug dealer linked to NZRokas Karpavicius was extradited, convicted, then deported back to Lithuania in 2016.18 Dec 02:15 AM
New ZealandFleeing vehicle leads cops to South Auckland weapons, drug haulFour people were arrested as a result of the pursuit. 16 Dec 05:23 AM
New ZealandMeth worth millions found in abandoned bags near Auckland Airport baggage carouselsThe estimated 28.5kg was found in duffle bags near the baggage carousels.16 Dec 04:08 AM
WorldLast five members of Australian ‘Bali Nine’ drug ring return homeThe five surviving members of the drug ring have returned to Australia.15 Dec 07:18 AM
New ZealandBodybuilding industry buff jailed for 'lucrative' steroids, cocaine enterpriseHarvey deposited almost $250k into a UK account then packages of cocaine were intercepted.13 Dec 05:56 AM
New Zealand'An engaged parent': Why drug-dealing artist's prison sentence was overturned for home detentionDali Susanto's ex wanted him to have a “full and active role” in his children’s lives.11 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Action is needed urgently': NZ cocaine use hits record high, meth consumption doublesThe report showed cocaine consumption was at an all-time high.11 Dec 06:45 AM
New ZealandMeth for Christmas: Canadian arrested for allegedly smuggling drug concealed as gift in carry-onCustoms arrested the 29-year-old at Auckland International Airport on Sunday. 10 Dec 02:14 AM
New ZealandAfter 10 years in Bali jail, new hope Kiwi man could be brought homeAntony de Malmanche has lost all his teeth, suffers depression and is down to 50kg.09 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeLured through a dating app: How man with spotless record became drug ring henchmanLoneliness made him vulnerable to exploitation, his lawyer said.08 Dec 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessExecutions and rehab: Saudi Arabia dials up its ‘war on drugs’Financial Times: Narcotics use blamed on social change, rise of drugs such as Captagon.01 Dec 10:47 PM
New ZealandPolice seize Hastings homes, cars and $68k in Louis Vuitton handbag linked to meth ringPolice say encrypted messages found indicated the distribution of meth worth $1.54m.01 Dec 05:00 PM
CrimeHells Angel admits drug scheme, but was he 'Mr Big'?Police never found the 451kg of high-quality meth. They solved the case without it.30 Nov 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Heading to Australia and NZ': Narco sub busted in Pacific with tonnes of cocaineIt is the third 'narco sub' identified on the route.29 Nov 05:41 AM
