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
New ZealandSteeper rate kicks in for studentsStudent loan holders will pay $11 more a week from today as the Government ramps up its repayment scheme.31 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandWoman fined over bird nest packetsA woman has been fined $2750 after trying to bring packets of bird nest into New Zealand.01 Mar 04:52 AM
Freight and logisticsFonterra drug probe hits brick wallThe mystery of how 165kg of cocaine was slipped into a New Zealand shipping container of milk powder remains unsolved, according to an official report.27 Feb 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Dr Death' encourages bill supportThe Australian doctor known as Dr Death is encouraging people to support a Labour MP's bill that would legalise euthanasia.20 Feb 05:30 AM
New ZealandEuthanasia advocate to make complaint after Customs searchEuthanasia advocate Dr Philip Nitschke says he will make a formal complaint against Customs after being held at Auckland International Airport until 2am yesterday while officials scrutinised his and his wife's luggage.19 Feb 04:47 AM
