New ZealandDrug importer's house seizure linked to Bitcoin, the dark web and $268k of US methThe owner only had $25,000 left to pay on his mortgage.21 Jul 03:26 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow a 469kg drug bust led to NZ police cracking a money-laundering gangOperation Worthington identified $10 million of cash transactions from 37 'money drops'.20 Jul 05:18 AM
New ZealandA quarter of a million dollars' worth of cannabis found during traffic stopPolice pulled man over for driving without headlights and then officers smelled drugs.18 Jul 01:52 AM
CrimeEx-Head Hunter caught flushing meth down toilet in police raid on Herne Bay homeFormer outlaw bikie caught with new meth stash during raid at his rehab facility.07 Jul 04:16 AM
CrimeAirport meth kingpin 'surrounded by turkeys', Crown says in closing addressJury deliberating in trial of pair accused of exploiting a border security loophole.05 Jul 06:25 AM
New ZealandMen jailed for importing $45m of cocaine from ColombiaLarge drug syndicate responsible for importing and distributing nearly 100kg of cocaine.04 Jul 10:29 PM
New ZealandLarge-scale drug operation next door to daycare busted in north WaikatoPolice have since been back to reassure the children.04 Jul 05:06 AM
New ZealandFamily cannabis business: Daughter was boss, mum did deliveries, dad kept the accounts'Blood is thicker than common sense,' says defence lawyer.26 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandPolice eavesdrop on private communications to bust meth ringBishop associated with Brydon Boyce, who had meth in his system at time of fatal crash.25 Jun 06:00 AM
CrimeWatch: CCTV shows corrupt Air NZ baggage handler removing secret meth stash from flightThe footage has been released to the Herald after it was played for jurors today.21 Jun 04:43 AM
CrimeCorrupt baggage handler removes secret meth stashA video shows a baggage handler removing a secret meth stash from an international flight. Video / Auckland AirportWatch21 Jun 03:03 AM
CrimeStay-at-home dad's illegal gun collection, clan lab raided after failed undercover gun buyHe was arrested after trying to buy two pistols from an undercover officer.20 Jun 05:01 AM
New ZealandMan arrested in Greenhithe for drug and ammunition possessionThe man was charged with the possession of GBL [also known as Fantasy or Liquid Ecstasy].20 Jun 03:02 AM
Crime'Simple but ingenious' meth import plot saw baggage handlers exploit major border weakness - CrownThe duo are the last men standing after all other co-defendants pleaded guilty.19 Jun 04:41 AM
New Zealand120kg drug bust: Man caught near ship claims he was 'practising to become a boat captain'Kupa Koinaki didn't realise police had already taken the cocaine he was meant to collect.16 Jun 07:00 AM
New Zealand7kg of cocaine found in box stuck to side of ship with magnetCustoms were alerted that a vessel with a box stuck to its hull was tracking for NZ.11 Jun 04:19 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand on high alert as deadly 'new fentanyl' sweeps Europe/USDrug safety advocates are increasingly worried nitazenes will infiltrate New Zealand.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice find hundreds of cannabis plants in house - and two overstayers hidden in the roofIndoor cannabis-growing operation described as a "very serious commercial enterprise".10 Jun 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDrug case arrests after alleged burglary at Auckland narcotics disposal facilityInitially charged with burglary, two now stand accused of a drug conspiracy.10 Jun 07:53 AM
New Zealand$7m cocaine bust: Auckland police smash Australian organised crime cellTwo men arrested after $7 million worth of cocaine found in shipping container.07 Jun 02:35 AM
CrimeAirport baggage handler admits he was part of crime syndicate accused of $50m meth import schemeKimela Piukana helped divert the illicit bundles from overseas commercial flights.05 Jun 01:57 AM
CrimeMurderer ditched post-prison ankle bracelet before fatal robbery in West Auckland parkVictim remembered by his family for having an infectious laugh and gift of the gab.03 Jun 06:46 AM
Crime'Don't call police or we'll come back': Gangsters attack man in violent home invasionPolice later seized Daniel Natua's gang patch and gun cache after raiding his home.03 Jun 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Pseudoephedrine fears for pharmacies, elderly migrants suffering in silenceOPINION: 'I anticipate a huge increase in ram raids and armed hold-ups.'28 May 05:00 PM
Travel newsNicki Minaj’s arrest at Amsterdam airport highlights legal weed confusionFact check: Is weed actually legal in the Netherlands?26 May 10:40 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow a drug dealer for the Mongrel Mob turned her life around to help othersCamille Keyte shares her story of despair, hope and redemption.18 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFour arrested over $70,000 worth of illicit drugs seized in ChristchurchPolice seized MDMA, ketamine, LSD, cocaine, cannabis and steroids from four properties.16 May 04:56 AM
New ZealandGuns, drugs, cash seized after 'lengthy' investigationA 53-year-old Taumarunui man has been arrested and is facing charges.05 May 11:43 PM
PremiumPremiumCryptoBig crime business: Wringing out the money launderersThere are many ways to launder dirty cash, but cops have a powerful way to strike back.04 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandComancheros-linked mother wins reprieve from deportationDeportation liability notice 'almost certain' if discharge without conviction refused.03 May 04:26 AM
Crime'Astounding quantities': Young entrepreneur was secret drug syndicate figureheadHe made enough money to squander nearly $1 million at SkyCity Casino.14 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandMeth offender claims $31k seized cash was from selling 5205 pipes - police say yeah rightCops calculated former Mob boss would have had to have made more than 5000 pipes.11 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandPseudoephedrine can be sold in pharmacies after bill passes third readingThe legislation will allow cold and flu medicines to be available over the counter.09 Apr 10:06 PM
New ZealandMan skipped bail for alleged drug-dealing in Mongolia, allowed to stay in NZIf he returned to Mongolia there was a likelihood he would be tortured.05 Apr 05:00 AM