WorldLethal strike on Venezuelan boat raises legal questionsUS officials short on details after killing 11 in strike on alleged drug smugglers.03 Sep 09:46 PM
WorldRubio confirms US naval action against drug traffickersUS Secretary of State assured Mexico of respect for its sovereignty during talks.03 Sep 09:20 PM
CrimeNZ fraudster loses US extradition battle over 400kg Hells Angels cocaine plotHe says he didn't know the drugs would go through US, despite undercover agent's accent.01 Sep 02:35 AM
New Zealand'Young, naive' woman turned to drug-running after relationship break-up Melissa Rodgers set to be sent back to NZ when she finishes doing time in an Aussie jail.31 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandNearly 2000 litres of Fantasy seized in NZ's largest-ever border drug bustFour men, aged 38 to 75, were arrested and appeared in Wellington court.28 Aug 06:13 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew development in meth lollies case, one year onInside the frantic rescue effort launched when drug-laced sweets hit Auckland.28 Aug 03:59 AM
WorldUS sends eight warships south on anti-cartel missionUS will avoid actions harmful to its energy or immigration priorities, expert says.28 Aug 02:57 AM
New ZealandPolice make 'significant' cannabis bust at rural Hawke's Bay addressTwo men, aged 33 and 44, are charged with cannabis cultivation.26 Aug 02:42 AM
WorldEx-Sinaloa drug cartel boss pleads guilty to drug-traffickingIsmael Zambada follows co-founder Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman, convicted in same courthouse.25 Aug 10:48 PM
New Zealand$37m of meth seized after 'dry run' linked to Killer BeezThe 124kg seized could have caused $129.9m in social harm, police said. 25 Aug 12:15 AM
WorldTwo separate guerrilla attacks kill 18 in Colombia Cali's mayor has ordered martial law and banned large trucks.22 Aug 06:31 AM
WorldSix severed heads found on road in central MexicoThe heads in Tlaxcala were identified as those of men, officials confirmed.19 Aug 09:36 PM
WorldSeven killed in Ecuador pool hall shootingFootage shows masked gunmen entering and shooting inside the hall.17 Aug 11:16 PM
WorldUS offers $16.9m reward for capture of top cartel leaderUS sanctions target United Cartels and Los Viagras members.14 Aug 06:45 PM
New ZealandDealer offered to sell party drug fantasy by the litreSalisbury offered to sell fantasy by the litre, and meth.13 Aug 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldInside fentanyl trade: Secret compartments and cartel lookoutsNew York Times: Soldiers wave the designated driver through — the price of passage paid.10 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow a community leader from a tiny NZ town began working with Mexico's most powerful cartelExclusive extract from Jared Savage's new book on the new era of gangs in New Zealand. 09 Aug 08:00 PM
WorldTrump may use military against drug cartels – reportsThe US designated eight Latin American drug groups as terror organisations.08 Aug 08:14 PM
CrimeHow a Trade Me scam helped deliver guns to Auckland's criminal underworldSoon after an ex-con bought the guns, police started finding them during arrests.08 Aug 07:00 AM
CrimeMajor NZ crime figure acquitted of $20m meth importThe gang boss, who cannot be identified, was given the verdict today. 08 Aug 01:43 AM
CrimeWatch: Does imprisoned gang leader's happy dance prove he was in on $20m meth import?He claims ignorance of the scheme, but prosecutors argue that defies logic.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand631kg of meth, 112kg of coke: More arrests in alleged Akl baggage handler plotNine new arrests make total of 27 in meth, cocaine case. Fifteen were baggage handlers. 31 Jul 04:46 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandConvicted dealer says ‘it’s easy’ to sell drugs, weapons on FacebookFacebook owner Meta claims to prohibit illegal sales, but sellers feel 'bulletproof'.Watch30 Jul 05:00 PM
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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDealers selling hard drugs on Facebook Marketplace; claims Meta slow to act Herald finds 56 different ads for drugs for sale in just one day. 24 Jul 07:28 PM
New ZealandLife coach arrested at airport allegedly hid 20kg of meth in tea bagsCustoms said the drugs were in vacuum-sealed packets of green tea.24 Jul 01:24 AM
New ZealandLife coach arrested at Auckland Airport, accused of smuggling 20kg of meth from BaliThe drugs were allegedly found in his checked luggage. 23 Jul 04:14 AM
WorldEcuadoran drug lord Fito pleads not guilty in US courtThe Los Choneros gang leader was recaptured after escaping from a maximum security jail.21 Jul 07:45 PM
Crime'No tolerance': Man charged after police dog reportedly injured during traffic stopA police dog sustained a scratch to the eye during an alleged assault on Sunday. 21 Jul 05:00 AM
BusinessReal estate agent charged with importing 4kg of cocaine after Auckland Airport arrestCustoms officers allege the 'intricate concealment' of the Class A drug in two suitcases.21 Jul 01:32 AM
WorldEcuador extradites notorious drug lord to US amid crime crackdownAdolfo Macias, alias 'Fito', head of 'Los Choneros', faces cocaine and firearms charges.20 Jul 10:20 PM
CrimeAK-47, heroin and explosives: The surprise stash inside former teen killer's homeA bungled vehicle theft led to a possible life sentence after police searched his home.20 Jul 06:00 AM
