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Auckland trio arrested after NZ's largest cocaine shipment bust

The cocaine was estimated to have a street value of $253.75 million.

Coca-Cola without 'Coca'? Indigenous beverage maker challenges trademark

It might be the world’s most recognisable brand. What would it be with only half the name?

US airline mechanic jailed after trying to smuggle cocaine

The airline mechanic was caught looking for cocaine bricks under an international flight.

Kiwi burglar made 51 drug deals by text while at home on monitoring bracelet

Tony Dean Adams also had used meth pipe hidden in his underwear.

Canterbury farm workers turn out to be Colombia-linked cocaine smugglers

Criminal group imported, or tried to import, $100m of drugs.

$232k in cash found in the roof: Would you hand it in?

Did the homeowners make the right call? What would you have done?

Finders keepers: Couple fight to retain $232k of suspected drug money found in roof space

Police say the money is probably 'tainted' and should be handed to the Crown.

Vietnamese drug bust uncovers 950 cannabis plants in 20 Auckland rentals

Electricity allegedly stolen to power growing ops and bad wiring has burned houses down.

Prefect and deputy head boy turned corrupt baggage handler sentenced for major meth scheme

The organised criminal group wanted to smuggle 500kg of meth through Auckland Airport.

Drug researcher believes Mexican cartels responsible for meth lollies

A leading drug researcher believes it’s likely there are more meth-laced lollies in the community, but is confident the delivery to Auckland City Mission was unintentional.

Fears meth lollies could be fatal and budget blowout | Focus Morning Bulletin August 15

Fears meth lollies could be fatal, calls for accountability from the Reserve Bank and budget blowout at Ministry of Disabled People.

Michael Morrah speaks to Angela Sagala following meth laced lollies found in Auckland

Aiden Sagala died after unknowingly drinking liquid methamphetamine. His sister, Angela Sagala, speaks to Michael Morrah after the discovery of meth-laced lollies in Auckland.

'I hope no one dies': Meth beer victim's sister's warning after toxic lollies discovered

Angela Sagala called those who imported the lollies "careless and reckless".

Lollies distributed in food parcels contain "potentially lethal levels" of meth

At least three people have so far needed medical attention after lollies found to contain 3 grams of methamphetamine were donated to, then distributed by the Auckland City Mission.

Comanchero admits helping facilitate largest meth haul ever intercepted in NZ

Police and Customs seized 613kg of the drug wrapped in tea bags on a flight from Malaysia.

Police bust exposes tale of loan sharks, guns, drugs - and $1 million cash

Po-Chen Chien turned to drug dealing to repay loan sharks who were funding his gambling.

Drug 'customer' fatally kicked in head after complaining to meth dealer about product

All three defendants have now pleaded guilty, but only one for manslaughter.

Prominent artist with 'whimsical' energy was dealing in LSD and other drugs

Dali Susanton even took police to a place where magic mushrooms grow.