New ZealandMeth importer jailed for 16 yearsMerkins Bah Agu was vulnerable when he started being a "catcher" for meth hauls, a judge has ruled.22 Feb 10:13 PM
New ZealandTauranga ecstasy importer jailedA Tauranga man caught importing ecstasy powder and tablets, who claimed he got the idea from watching a television programme, has 20 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandFour arrests for child exploitationFour people have been arrested as a result of a Customs crackdown on child exploitation.16 Feb 08:45 PM
New Zealand'Predatory' con man imported 'coma' drugEXCLUSIVE: Miles McKelvy ripped off $1.4 million from vulnerable home buyers. Now, he faces a second stint in prison after importing Fantasy into NZ.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandRecord cocaine bust: Kiwi arrestedAustralian and New Zealand authorities make the largest ever cocaine bust off the Australian coastline.06 Feb 01:59 AM
New ZealandLangdon's dad believes trip to Oz plannedAlan Langdon's father believes his son always intended to sail to Australia, not the Bay of Islands as he claims.13 Jan 06:25 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTaskforce Ghost: Exposing Auckland's underbellyHow an undercover agent led police to a sprawling underworld drug network.12 Jan 05:09 PM
New ZealandNavy ashore when Customs seeks helpOn half the occasions NZ Customs asked the Navy for help, it was told it couldn't because aircraft and ships were being maintained, repaired or replaced.06 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMeet NZ's 'perfect sniffing machine'Cross between a beagle and a harrier hound created to protect New Zealand's borders is believed to be a world first.11 Dec 09:42 PM
New ZealandWho's spying on Kim Dotcom now?Kim Dotcom saw a suspicious camera in an apartment opposite his home - and it turns out to be owned by NZ Customs and operated by the NZ Defence Force.04 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandElderly being targeted as drug mulesElderly people are being duped into acting as drug mules for international crime syndicates - prompting a fresh warning today by Customs Minister Nicky Wagner.03 Dec 09:58 PM
New ZealandNot guilty pleas in meth caseMerkins Bah Agu's downfall was a retired American couple caught smuggling 7kg of meth in the linings of their suitcases, a court has 07 Nov 10:17 PM
New ZealandCrackdown on drugs bought on dark webPolice say they can track packages down to addresses and individuals.01 Nov 06:48 AM
New ZealandAmount of meth seized in NZ skyrocketsNew figures reveal the quantity of methamphetamine being intercepted by Customs has increased more than 35 times in the past few years.30 Oct 04:37 PM
New ZealandNew high-tech approach in the war on drugsNZ Customs' new state-of-the-art drug identification machine can instantly identify more than 12 thousand different chemical molecules.26 Oct 02:02 AM
New ZealandInmate meth drug ring leader jailed for 13 yearsThe leader of a methamphetamine importation ring - run from his prison cell - has been jailed.18 Oct 02:02 AM
New ZealandDrugs and paraphernalia seized in searchPolice executing a search warrant this morning discovered more than 40 cannabis plants and a large amount of methamphetamine items.11 Oct 02:54 AM
New ZealandCigarette-stealing cleaner avoids convictionA Frenchman who stole forfeited cigarettes from a Customs drop-bin while working at an airport as a cleaner has escaped without a conviction.10 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandMeth in high heels: Charges over 2kg smugglingThree people have been charged with smuggling almost 2kg of meth inside high heel shoes, a soap box, car lights, and a golf putt box.21 Sep 04:05 AM
New ZealandCustoms to get new patrol boatMinister Nicky Wagner says it's a world-class vessel, and will reinforce and enhance the protection of New Zealand's maritime border.18 Sep 03:14 AM
New ZealandBaby carriers used to smuggle meth into NZA Latvian traveller was sentenced to imprisonment today for trying to smuggle $1.1 million of meth into the country in baby carriers and tie boxes.14 Sep 05:45 AM
New ZealandDrugs stashed inside handwarmers, beltsAshtrays from Malaysia, hand warmers from China and belts from France all hid ephedrine with a street value of close to $1.9 million.08 Sep 08:15 AM
New ZealandNZ Customs helping with global drug fightThe New Zealand Customs service has helped overseas authorities seize a significant amount of drugs at their borders as part of a global crack down on drug smugglers and syndicates.03 Sep 09:54 PM
New ZealandMeth smuggled into NZ in cans of porkA Hong Kong woman has been sentenced to more than nine years in prison for smuggling $1 million of methamphetamine in cans of pork.09 Aug 10:00 AM
New ZealandHandbags contain $30m worth of methCustoms bust a shipment of 4000 handbags from China hiding 30kg of methamphetamine.08 Jul 04:43 AM
New ZealandDrug bust: Police seek Spanish-sounding manPolice are seeking a man in relation to the country's biggest ever cocaine bust. The man may or may not know anything about the $14 03 Jul 05:22 AM
New ZealandSomali NZers held up by customs: MPCustoms is holding Somali New Zealanders up for hours and many Kiwis feel they are targeted at the border, a National MP says.30 Jun 04:06 AM
New ZealandGovt to review access to electronic devicesLaw enforcement agencies could get new powers to access information stored through cloud-based technology or social media.28 Jun 04:13 AM
TourismBorder levy brings in the cashExclusive: A controversial border clearance levy has generated $7.5 million more than expected after only five months.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman stopped at border with yak meatCustoms also found homemade Mongolian cheese in her luggage.31 May 04:30 AM
New ZealandAirport fast-track invite onlyJust which passengers will be fast-tracked through the country's airports is yet to be decided - but the new system will initially be by invitation only.29 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNot 'wet fish', but live fighting fishA passenger from Vietnam arrived in NZ with live Siamese fighting fish in plastic bags, declaring them as "wet fish" on his arrival forms.04 May 10:11 PM
New ZealandCustoms destroys drugs worth $62 millionNew Zealand Customs has destroyed more than $62 million of illicit drugs this week.28 Apr 04:02 AM
BDBDEnergyZ Energy to get $9.5m repayment from customsZ Energy will get back $9.5 million of the amount it paid last year to settle a dispute with New Zealand Customs.29 Mar 04:28 AM
