New ZealandMassive cannabis bust at $3m homes in ritzy Auckland suburbPolice were visible from the street, taking away plants, light fixtures and air filters.22 Oct 12:29 AM
CrimePolice raid a massive commercial cannabis operation in AucklandPolice have raided a massive commercial cannabis operation at two locations in Orakei, Auckland. Video / NZMEWatch21 Oct 10:53 PM
CrimeWatch: Honey Bear meth beer manslaughter defendant caught on camera handling deadly productAiden Sagala, 21, suffered a fatal overdose after unknowingly drinking liquid meth.21 Oct 04:34 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandConstruction and oil industry pair granted bail after steel beam meth bustMore than 500kg of meth was allegedly smuggled inside some of 42 steel beams.21 Oct 03:53 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland construction, oil industry figures charged in major meth bustThe pair are among five men before the courts over the seized drugs.19 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It tasted salty': Trial under way into meth-laced Honey Bear beerHimatjit Kahlon is accused of the manslaughter of Aiden Sagala.15 Oct 10:13 PM
New ZealandOverseas holidays, sunglasses, botox, cake: How a drug-dealer's wife laundered the cashCourt rejects appeal: "Ample evidence" Paula Toleafoa knew about husband's drug dealing.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMeth lollies Halloween warning: Police urge extra vigilance in Auckland'Vital the public are aware' of the danger. Each 'lolly' is 3g of meth, or 300 doses.15 Oct 12:53 AM
WorldBritish clergyman dies during night of drug-fuelled sex with priestThe unnamed clergyman travelled to Belgium for a papal visit, according to reports.05 Oct 10:26 PM
New ZealandOur daughter's future: Couple fight $1.7m property seizures linked to cannabis growPolice found $153,000 in cash in couple's wardrobe. Now they've lost two homes.26 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandPolice drug operation Gambit snares suspect in NorthlandA woman has been arrested in Northland for alleged cocaine offences in Waikato25 Sep 12:00 AM
WorldAirport X-ray reveals dozens of ‘cocaine bullets’ in woman’s stomachNamibian woman, 30, arrested at OR Tambo with over 60 cocaine pellets in her stomach.23 Sep 10:17 PM
New ZealandAuckland trio arrested after NZ's largest cocaine shipment bustThe cocaine was estimated to have a street value of $253.75 million.23 Sep 06:03 AM
BusinessCoca-Cola without 'Coca'? Indigenous beverage maker challenges trademarkIt might be the world’s most recognisable brand. What would it be with only half the name?16 Sep 01:57 AM
NewsUS airline mechanic jailed after trying to smuggle cocaineThe airline mechanic was caught looking for cocaine bricks under an international flight.12 Sep 07:51 PM
New ZealandKiwi burglar made 51 drug deals by text while at home on monitoring braceletTony Dean Adams also had used meth pipe hidden in his underwear.08 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandCanterbury farm workers turn out to be Colombia-linked cocaine smugglersCriminal group imported, or tried to import, $100m of drugs.07 Sep 04:00 AM
New Zealand$232k in cash found in the roof: Would you hand it in?Did the homeowners make the right call? What would you have done?04 Sep 02:16 AM
New ZealandFinders keepers: Couple fight to retain $232k of suspected drug money found in roof spacePolice say the money is probably 'tainted' and should be handed to the Crown.03 Sep 06:52 AM
New ZealandVietnamese drug bust uncovers 950 cannabis plants in 20 Auckland rentalsElectricity allegedly stolen to power growing ops and bad wiring has burned houses down.03 Sep 05:18 AM
CrimePrefect and deputy head boy turned corrupt baggage handler sentenced for major meth schemeThe organised criminal group wanted to smuggle 500kg of meth through Auckland Airport.01 Sep 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Mysterious man' linked to major meth bust after 'suspicious' package left on doorstepBritish visitor arrested and charged after police investigation.30 Aug 07:36 AM
New Zealand‘Money-greedy criminals’: Multimillion-dollar meth bust at Auckland AirportDrugs arrived in boxes falsely marked as containing sheets of paper.30 Aug 05:47 AM
New Zealand'Outstanding': Police Commissioner celebrates mass gang arrestsEvery patched member of the Christchurch Comancheros chapter has been arrested.29 Aug 07:50 PM
New Zealand'Very large dent': Police say mass gang arrests have disrupted drug tradePolice arrest 18 men as part of an 8-month-long investigation.28 Aug 11:38 PM
CrimePolice never found the 450kg of meth; Hells Angels member pleads guilty anywayPolice were able to trace back Brandon Cole's extravagant purchases after the P windfall.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandUndercover cop spends $60,000 in meth deals over six weeksThe King Cobra gang member offered or exchanged 182g of the drug to the officer.17 Aug 02:00 AM
EntertainmentWho is the 'Ketamine Queen' charged over Matthew Perry's death'They did harm so that they could make more money,' says a prosecutor.16 Aug 08:14 AM
New Zealand'Many eyes watching': Airport baggage handlers jailed after attempt to smuggle meth in backpackThe seizure prevented up to $5.1m in social harm and economic cost to New Zealand.15 Aug 05:32 AM
New ZealandDrug researcher believes Mexican cartels responsible for meth lolliesA 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.Watch15 Aug 02:07 AM
New ZealandFears meth lollies could be fatal and budget blowout | Focus Morning Bulletin August 15Fears meth lollies could be fatal, calls for accountability from the Reserve Bank and budget blowout at Ministry of Disabled People.Watch14 Aug 09:05 PM
New Zealand'I hope no one dies': Meth beer victim's sister's warning after toxic lollies discoveredAngela Sagala called those who imported the lollies "careless and reckless".14 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimeMichael Morrah speaks to Angela Sagala following meth laced lollies found in AucklandAiden Sagala died after unknowingly drinking liquid methamphetamine. His sister, Angela Sagala, speaks to Michael Morrah after the discovery of meth-laced lollies in Auckland.Watch14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLollies distributed in food parcels contain "potentially lethal levels" of methAt 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.Watch14 Aug 04:23 AM
