TalanoaFijian police seize tonne of methamphetamineThe drug was found in both crystal and powder forms, some of it stored in kava bags.21 Jan 02:38 AM
TalanoaMeth scooping alleged: Court for Fijian cop after 3-tonne meth bustThe officer is alleged to have 'scooped up the drugs while unloading containers of drugs'.18 Jan 07:27 AM
World'Whole lot of people': Questions over Aussie link to 3.5-tonne Fiji meth bustPolice are probing if the massive drug haul was headed to Australia.17 Jan 03:24 AM
New ZealandThe Mob captain, the gambler and the prison ring controlled by a phone hidden in a toiletMore than 300 texts and 450 calls were made to smuggle drugs into prison.15 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandVictory House: A rehab facility that reforms convicts through faith'My time spent in the house taught me to be a better human being.'11 Jan 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Whacked’: Young mum peddles drugs in Facebook groupsA young mum who advertised cannabis to more than 500 people on Facebook is jailed.29 Dec 06:01 AM
New ZealandBad tabs and no sleep: Why experts are urging Kiwis to get their drugs tested this summerA substance found in some tabs has caused deaths overseas.26 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandDrug-trafficking ring allegedly imported meth, cocaine in ready-to-eat meals to NZDrugs arrived in instant noodle packets, car parts and emergency kits.18 Dec 09:08 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCounsellor caught with meth, cannabis at prison gate on way to inmate appointmentThe counsellor was bringing more than just advice into the prison.18 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeFraudster and accused cocaine trafficker Miles McKelvy loses latest extradition battleMcKelvy doesn't want to face a Texas jury in a US federal prosecution.15 Dec 04:56 AM
WorldCouple from ‘Below Deck’ charged for fake opioid prescription schemeThe couple’s attorney called the charges bogus.15 Dec 12:02 AM
New Zealand'Matty Thunder': Male stripper willing to try anything in cocaine plotThe Australian ex-stripper pleaded guilty to attempting to retrieve $27m of cocaine.14 Dec 10:09 PM
New ZealandFormer sex industry figure, 78, jailed for cocaine smugglingThe liquid cocaine was hidden in wine bottles and stored in the fridge.13 Dec 06:00 AM
Crime'OG' Head Hunter's son forfeits almost $90k, including $20k found in his undiesThe High Court ruled the money was "tainted property" obtained by criminal means.13 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandDrug importer who surrendered to authorities gets sentence reducedHigh Court judge gives Aiyaz Umarji credit for returning to NZ to face justice.12 Dec 06:00 AM
CrimeEx-Head Hunter found guilty of meth operation based out of bail rehab centreHe was touted as a success story for the rehab centre, but police thought otherwise.12 Dec 02:06 AM
World'Flood' of drugs: Two arrested after importing half a tonne of cocaineTwo men are in jail after an attempt to find half a tonne of cocaine.10 Dec 09:12 PM
New ZealandOrganised crime syndicate busted operating in WellingtonIt comes a week after police busted an alleged Auckland crime syndicate.08 Dec 04:54 AM
CrimeFive arrested, cash, meth, taser sezied as part of Killer Beez Southern Swarm stingPolice also busted a cannabis grow op, seizing 61 plans at $5000 in cash in Christchurch.08 Dec 04:39 AM
New ZealandBrazilian pair sentenced over $2.2m cocaine smuggling bidTwo Brazilian nationals were caught with cocaine hidden in the walls of their luggage.07 Dec 03:32 AM
CrimeNZ's largest drug bust: $5m house flip was money laundering 'sham'He was among those arrested following New Zealand's largest-ever drug bust.05 Dec 04:28 AM
CrimeMeth dealer set up shop inside drug rehab facility, Crown alleges at trialGiven the location, defence lawyers say there are plenty of other potential suspects.04 Dec 03:52 AM
New ZealandDrugs discovered after a car broke down attempting to evade policeA 28-year-old man was chased down by police tracker dogs.03 Dec 11:57 PM
New ZealandDrugs, money seized following police operation against Killer Beez gangTwo gang members were arrested while completing a drug deal in a Blenheim public carpark.01 Dec 05:31 AM
CrimeNZ fraudster argues 400kg Hells Angels cocaine plot belongs in NZ court, not USA Texas jury recently found McKelvy's Romanian Hells Angels co-defendant guilty.01 Dec 05:00 AM
Crime$25 million worth of cannabis seized in Tāmaki Makaurau drug bustTwelve people are facing deportation, including nine migrants here unlawfully.01 Dec 03:42 AM
New ZealandHead Hunter funeral: 'OG' William 'Bird' Hines to be laid to rest near Foxton todayThe tangi for the feared and revered Head Hunter starts at 11am.26 Nov 04:00 PM
CrimeNotorious gang member faces lengthy prison sentence after violent assault on elderly manMobster Puk Kireka kidnapped partner and attacked good samaritan.24 Nov 03:47 AM
New ZealandPolice raid several properties in meth ring crackdownPeople arrested include patched members of the Mongrel Mob and associates.23 Nov 04:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLargest gang funeral in New Zealand history expected as 'OG' Head Hunter diesBetter known as 'Bird', William Hines was feared and revered in the gang world.22 Nov 05:35 AM
New ZealandSenior gangster behind popular Auckland gym charged with organised crimeSome of the charges carry a maximum penalty of life in prison.22 Nov 03:18 AM
New ZealandHigh-profile mobster admits to dealing meth in prisonPoutawa “Puk” Kireka has been in custody for over a year after bashing a good Samaritan.15 Nov 11:39 PM
WorldHippos descended from drug kingpin Pablo Escobar’s pets now being sterilisedMore than 100 of the mammals roam around unsupervised in some rivers.15 Nov 04:42 AM
New ZealandPort of Tauranga: $15.7m of cocaine found in container of bananasIt's estimated the seizure could have produced about 350,000 individual doses of cocaine.14 Nov 04:40 AM
