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$34 million: Auckland Airport staff seize 90kg worth of meth
Auckland Airport staff have seized an estimated 405.69kg of drugs so far in 2025.
Auckland Airport staff seize 25kg of cocaine, meth worth more than $9m
The busts occurred during two smuggling attempts in one night.
$11m meth bust: US woman in court over alleged 31kg meth smuggling attempt
The 24-year-old woman appeared in court today and has been remanded in custody.
Inside the fight against smuggling at New Zealand's largest port
How New Zealand Customs uses intelligence and technology to battle rising drug smuggling at the Port of Tauranga. Video / Mike Scott
Police seize $413k from baggage handler in meth import case
The syndicate's 'logistics organiser' stored large amounts of cash at his sister's house.
Cops seize $60m of ‘tainted’ property allegedly linked to criminals
A look at some of the properties targeted by police - and why they made the move.
Police restrain over $2.5m in assets after illicit tobacco operation busted
Investigations found a Gisborne restaurant illegally selling tobacco to the public.
Gang members arrested after alleged 200kg meth heist at Port of Tauranga
Two men allegedly broke into shipping container and pulled out five suitcases of drugs.
Lured through a dating app: How man with spotless record became drug ring henchman
Loneliness made him vulnerable to exploitation, his lawyer said.
'Strange and sophisticated': All the new ways drugs are being smuggled into NZ
Customs say concealment methods by drug traffickers are increasing in sophistication.
Seven years of silence: How a NZ child abuse investigator exposed the US Mormon church
Episode four of our podcast reveals the shocking truth behind the church's helpline.
Auckland trio arrested after NZ's largest cocaine shipment bust
The cocaine was estimated to have a street value of $253.75 million.
Inside story: When police took down the Comanchero hierarchy
Exclusive book extract on how detectives investigated the Comancheros motorcycle gang.
Police never found the 450kg of meth; Hells Angels member pleads guilty anyway
Police were able to trace back Brandon Cole's extravagant purchases after the P windfall.
'Many eyes watching': Airport baggage handlers jailed after attempt to smuggle meth in backpack
The seizure prevented up to $5.1m in social harm and economic cost to New Zealand.
'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".
Fresh arrest over $23m meth seizure as organised crime syndicate dismantled
The arrest of a 42yo Auckland man follows earlier charges against two men in May.
"I don’t think society is prepared": Gangs, drugs, corruption threats revealed
Customs intelligence report, obtained exclusively by the Herald, reveals ‘insider threats’ grow as organised crime gangs expand in New Zealand. Video / Ben Dickens / Michael Morrah
Kiwi businessman arrested after 'duping buyers' with 133 second-hand vehicles with wound-back odometers
The vehicles had understated odometer readings and other false information.
How a 469kg drug bust led to NZ police cracking a money-laundering gang
Operation Worthington identified $10 million of cash transactions from 37 'money drops'.
Airport meth kingpin 'surrounded by turkeys', Crown says in closing address
Jury deliberating in trial of pair accused of exploiting a border security loophole.
Christchurch businessman arrested after illegal cigarette factory uncovered
The businessman allegedly stole 80kg of illicit tobacco from a Christchurch warehouse.
What’s New Zealand worth? Govt plans include option for $100 levy on tourists
Country out of pocket by $250m to support international visitors.
'Utterly inexplicable:' Prominent Kiwi winegrower fined $15k for smuggling vine cuttings
'His knowledge of the risk would have been far greater than the average New Zealander.'
More than 1.3 million cigarettes seized in Auckland, five people arrested
The five defendants face a range of charges.
'Irresponsible and dangerous': Customs and DIA look to cut a further 100 roles
The PSA says jobs would be cut from airports and counter-terrorism teams.
Why is the Govt slashing thousands of public sector jobs - and how will it affect Wellington?
ANALYSIS: The Government's cuts will hurt, but their wider impact might be muted.