New ZealandLatvians charged over 8kg cocaine bustThe pair allegedly had 8kg of cocaine stowed in their baggage.06 Sep 09:04 AM
New ZealandCustoms in meth haul at Auckland AirportCustoms intercept 2.3kg of methamphetamine at Auckland Airport.05 Sep 12:05 AM
New ZealandNZ left without wildlife smuggling task forceNZ has been left with no task force dedicated to stopping wildlife smuggling.25 Aug 02:36 AM
New ZealandPair jailed for NZ's largest cocaine bustAn American and Mexican were sentenced for importing a massive 35kg of cocaine into NZ.23 Aug 11:15 PM
New ZealandWhy fraudster's drug story was 'absurd'Fraudster's explanation for Fantasy drug rejected as "absurd" and "ludicrous" by judge.21 Aug 04:03 AM
New ZealandMan's 4.8 tonne tobacco crop seized, againA man's 3.8 tonnes of home-grown tobacco has been seized, once more.18 Aug 09:47 PM
New Zealand'Hobbiton tourist' linked to Hong Kong drug syndicateA Hong Kong man said he was in NZ to visit Hobbiton, but was arrested on drugs charges.14 Aug 03:30 AM
New ZealandWeet-Bix vs Weetabix: Stoush goes to the High CourtCall to #FreeTheWeetabix will go to the High Court, after Sanitarium filed papers.09 Aug 08:55 PM
New ZealandMore than 100 packets of P cut from man's gutMan charged with trying to smuggle meth from Canada.03 Aug 09:17 AM
New ZealandOnline drug bust nets $500k haulThe seized drugs bought on the dark web are worth more than half a million dollars.28 Jul 01:24 AM
New ZealandCustoms staff protecting virtual bordersA small team of Customs staff last year uncovered 400,000 items of child sex abuse images.25 Jul 06:05 AM
New ZealandDrug deaths don't warrant Govt response - PMGovt will leave the response to seven drug deaths to police, PM Bill English says.24 Jul 05:20 AM
BusinessPK Furniture sold, former owner owes $22mPK Furniture has been sold and its former owner owes creditors $22 million.16 Jul 10:26 PM
New ZealandTuna giant announces deal to target illegal fishing and slaveryMajor tuna products supplier to NZ commits to reforms after global environmental campaign.11 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandCustoms seize sex dolls with child-like facesThe disturbing global trend of life-like sex dolls has hit NZ.07 Jul 05:23 AM
New ZealandChristchurch firm fined for false declarationThe false declaration had the potential to create a serious biosecurity breach.07 Jul 01:27 AM
New ZealandTeen used dark web to import LSD, ecstasyHome detention for 20-year-old caught importing LSD and ecstasy into New Zealand by mail.25 Jun 11:50 PM
New Zealand19 years for smuggling liquid meth in wine bottlesSentencing for four caught smuggling liquid meth in wine bottles.22 Jun 05:37 AM
New ZealandMan arrested after 4.8kg of meth discoveredCustoms officers at the International Mail Centre intercepted a package.09 Jun 04:38 AM
New Zealand'Horse head' coke bust: Charges droppedAccused is relieved after Crown withdrew two charges stemming from $14m seizure.17 May 10:03 PM
New Zealand'Puppet master', 'inside man' forfeit $3m'Almost perfect' drug smuggling operation funded high life of flash cars and costly wines.13 May 10:36 PM
BusinessTrade Me flooded with GST-free listingsOne Aussie bookseller had almost 200,000 Trade Me listings, but is not required to pay GST22 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCocaine accused stops fundraiserGivealittle page for a man charged over record cocaine bust is shut down.15 Apr 10:33 PM
New ZealandCocaine-accused: 'Pay my legal fees'A man charged over NZ's biggest cocaine seizure is seeking donations through Givealittle.15 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeEcstasy worth $2.1m found in luggagePackages containing 5kg of ecstasy was found in luggage at Christchurch Airport yesterday.07 Apr 05:41 AM
New ZealandCouple face $11m meth smuggling chargesCustoms officers found 11.6kg of meth in three innocent-looking packages sent from Canada.06 Apr 05:12 AM
New ZealandBrazilian charged over 4.6kg cocaine findWoman charged after 4.6kg of cocaine allegedly found in luggage.03 Apr 11:38 PM
New ZealandUnderground drugs: What's in city sewersCocaine, methamphetamine and MDMA have been found in Auckland and Christchurch wastewater.28 Mar 12:10 AM
New Zealand$2m of meth imported in chicken stock tinA tourist who tried to disguise meth as chicken stock will spend 10 years in prison.24 Mar 03:48 AM
New ZealandPeople being held for hours at airportA Syrian community leader claims Syrian New Zealanders are being targeted at Auckland Airport.19 Mar 05:32 PM
New ZealandSafe 'appalled at needless killing of dog'Police were ordered to shoot runaway security dog Grizz by airport staff.17 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandCustoms boss to get 'unprecedented' powersThe Privacy Commissioner has warned MPs against a law change that would give the chief executive of Customs new powers.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Masked' meth: 1st time method in NZCriminals have found a new way of importing meth - that isn't meth.15 Mar 02:48 AM
New ZealandCustoms seizure: Tobacco fraudster jailedA tobacco fraudster received a jail sentence after he was convicted on 43 charges.27 Feb 03:30 AM
