New ZealandMan in court after mother-in-law's cocaine deathLess than 45 minutes after a Colombian woman was driven to Auckland Hospital's emergency department by Peter Phillip Leaitua, she was dead.23 Jun 04:33 AM
New ZealandOver 70 phones tapped last yearPhone companies have revealed the extent of Govt agency spying on their networks, with more than 70 secret wire taps last year in New Zealand alone.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCocaine stashed in pillowA drug mule caught importing almost 1kg of cocaine in New Zealand found it too difficult to smuggle his haul inside him so instead sewed most of it into a travel pillow.09 May 09:12 PM
New ZealandDrug mule jailed for six yearsA Brazilian drug mule who stood to gain just over $20,000 for smuggling 2.35kg of cocaine through Auckland Airport has been jailed for six years.15 Apr 04:07 AM
New ZealandStudent jailed for online drug operationA Palmerston North student who imported drugs he ordered online has been jailed for four years and 10 months.02 Apr 09:02 PM
New ZealandMeth hidden in shampooMethamphetamine with a street value of up to $3.3 million and stashed in skincare and shampoo bottles, has been intercepted by Customs and police.21 Mar 08:28 PM
New ZealandWhy cocaine is rare in New ZealandA criminologist says cocaine is unlikely to take a foothold in New Zealand despite a large shipment being intercepted in Auckland.11 Mar 10:52 PM
New ZealandAbuse ring bust: 'Timing was crucial'Timing was crucial in the busting of an alleged online child sexual abuse network, New Zealand authorities say.30 Jan 02:34 AM
New ZealandCocaine found stashed inside pillowTwo men have appeared in court today charged over the seizure of about 1kg of cocaine stashed inside a travel pillow and allegedly inside one of the men.15 Jan 02:01 AM
New ZealandEvidence against DotcomA detailed account of the evidence against Kim Dotcom has been released by the FBI to allow so-called victims of alleged piracy to claim against his seized fortune.20 Dec 11:38 PM
New ZealandCustoms won't front on 'brownie points'Customs has refused to answer questions about an email asking staff to send information on Kim Dotcom to the FBI in exchange for "brownie points".19 Dec 11:20 PM
New ZealandCustoms quiet on 'brownie points' caseThe "secrets-for-brownie points" case has been escalated to Customs Minister Maurice Williamson - but he says it has nothing to do with him.18 Dec 03:36 AM
New Zealand'Brownie points' for leaked info to FBIA senior Customs official told colleagues in charge of highly personal information they could earn "brownie points"if they passed secrets to the FBI.17 Dec 01:28 AM
New ZealandTraveller stripped of tech gearA backpacker coming home for Christmas had every bit of electronic equipment stripped from him at the airport.12 Dec 03:49 AM
Banking and financeGlobal money laundering scams hit NZBusiness owners are being warned to watch out for overseas money laundering scams, which are targeting New Zealand's small businesses.26 Oct 11:03 PM
New ZealandHome detention for party drug importerA woman who imported more than 2kg of party drugs from the UK has been sentenced to 12 months' home detention.05 Aug 05:35 PM
New ZealandFirst ivory trading conviction in NZA senior investigator says illegal ivory trading is increasing in New Zealand, as a retiree becomes the first person convicted of ivory trading under NZ law.10 Jul 06:50 AM
New ZealandCustoms destroys 700kg of drugsMore than 700kg of drugs were mixed with "putrid waste" yesterday before being cooked and disposed of by Customs.26 Jun 08:09 PM
AgribusinessDefence points finger at ZespriA China importer says Zespri stood to gain more than it did by understating the value of kiwifruit for customs duty purposes.13 May 05:30 PM
