New ZealandInside the fight against smuggling at New Zealand's largest portHow New Zealand Customs uses intelligence and technology to battle rising drug smuggling at the Port of Tauranga. Video / Mike ScottWatch17 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandPolice seize $413k from baggage handler in meth import caseThe syndicate's 'logistics organiser' stored large amounts of cash at his sister's house.13 Jan 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCops 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.09 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice restrain over $2.5m in assets after illicit tobacco operation bustedInvestigations found a Gisborne restaurant illegally selling tobacco to the public.23 Dec 02:46 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGang members arrested after alleged 200kg meth heist at Port of TaurangaTwo men allegedly broke into shipping container and pulled out five suitcases of drugs.20 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeLured through a dating app: How man with spotless record became drug ring henchmanLoneliness made him vulnerable to exploitation, his lawyer said.08 Dec 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Strange and sophisticated': All the new ways drugs are being smuggled into NZCustoms say concealment methods by drug traffickers are increasing in sophistication.15 Nov 05:31 PM
New ZealandSeven years of silence: How a NZ child abuse investigator exposed the US Mormon churchEpisode four of our podcast reveals the shocking truth behind the church's helpline.30 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland trio arrested after NZ's largest cocaine shipment bustThe cocaine was estimated to have a street value of $253.75 million.23 Sep 06:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside story: When police took down the Comanchero hierarchyExclusive book extract on how detectives investigated the Comancheros motorcycle gang.28 Aug 10:13 PM
CrimePolice never found the 450kg of meth; Hells Angels member pleads guilty anywayPolice were able to trace back Brandon Cole's extravagant purchases after the P windfall.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Many eyes watching': Airport baggage handlers jailed after attempt to smuggle meth in backpackThe seizure prevented up to $5.1m in social harm and economic cost to New Zealand.15 Aug 05:32 AM
New Zealand'I hope no one dies': Meth beer victim's sister's warning after toxic lollies discoveredAngela Sagala called those who imported the lollies "careless and reckless".14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFresh arrest over $23m meth seizure as organised crime syndicate dismantledThe arrest of a 42yo Auckland man follows earlier charges against two men in May.08 Aug 07:54 AM
New Zealand"I don’t think society is prepared": Gangs, drugs, corruption threats revealedCustoms intelligence report, obtained exclusively by the Herald, reveals ‘insider threats’ grow as organised crime gangs expand in New Zealand. Video / Ben Dickens / Michael MorrahWatch31 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi businessman arrested after 'duping buyers' with 133 second-hand vehicles with wound-back odometersThe vehicles had understated odometer readings and other false information.24 Jul 06:42 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow a 469kg drug bust led to NZ police cracking a money-laundering gangOperation Worthington identified $10 million of cash transactions from 37 'money drops'.20 Jul 05:18 AM
CrimeAirport meth kingpin 'surrounded by turkeys', Crown says in closing addressJury deliberating in trial of pair accused of exploiting a border security loophole.05 Jul 06:25 AM
New ZealandChristchurch businessman arrested after illegal cigarette factory uncoveredThe businessman allegedly stole 80kg of illicit tobacco from a Christchurch warehouse.25 Jun 04:13 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesWhat’s New Zealand worth? Govt plans include option for $100 levy on touristsCountry out of pocket by $250m to support international visitors.26 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'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.'21 May 06:52 AM
New ZealandMore than 1.3 million cigarettes seized in Auckland, five people arrestedThe five defendants face a range of charges.13 May 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Irresponsible and dangerous': Customs and DIA look to cut a further 100 rolesThe PSA says jobs would be cut from airports and counter-terrorism teams.22 Apr 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhy 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.18 Apr 12:58 AM
CrimeFrom hotshot Ferrari-driving property developer to prisonPolice caught him in two meth import schemes at Auckland Airport and Ports of Auckland.22 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandAlmost 200kg of meth from USA prevented from entering NZ and AustraliaFive people have been arrested in the United States.18 Mar 03:26 AM
New ZealandAuckland man jailed for possessing, sharing child sexual abuse materialThe man appeared at Auckland District Court today where he was sentenced.04 Mar 03:11 AM
New Zealand'Red and sweaty': Travellers face Auckland Airport delays, fearing missed flightsAn employee told one passenger it was the worst queues they had seen.03 Mar 04:54 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPseudoephedrine question reflects failure of meth policy - expert"We have taken the eye off methamphetamine."10 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandPolice, customs seize 140kg of cocaine in Auckland port, four men arrestedThe cocaine was worth $63 million, police say.27 Oct 05:46 AM
New Zealand'Extreme': Man jailed for having 143 child abuse porn videosCustoms caught the man and said the 'impact of this abuse can be devastating'.15 Aug 04:21 AM
New ZealandForgery ring foiled, fake documents shut down by Customs'New Zealand must act or show itself to act as a good global citizen,' judge said.13 Jul 06:27 AM
New ZealandThree arrests for smuggling nearly half a million cigarettesThe trio are due to appear in an Auckland court today.15 Jun 12:34 AM
AirlinesWho’s the best employer to work for? NZ’s top 20 organisations revealedHR specialist Randstad releases its latest Employer Brand Research.30 May 04:59 PM
