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
New ZealandGiant 140kg shipment of meth bound for NZ uncovered in CanadaThe smuggling find comes after a string of record-breaking drug busts.19 May 04:07 AM
New ZealandInsiders working with gang members: 265kg of meth seized in importation bustSeven people, including members of the Killer Beez gang, will face a variety of charges.19 Apr 04:59 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNotorious B.I.G. and e-scooter drug mules: The trial of Auckland Grammar boy turned alleged meth kingAt one point, a detective read the lyrics of Notorious B.I.G's 'Ten Crack Commandments'.04 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandOur largest drug seizure: $500m worth of cocaine picked up in sea; NZ 'a potential transit point'Five Eyes were involved in the operation between Police, Customs and NZDF.08 Feb 05:48 PM
New Zealand$340m worth of drugs seized in a year, including meth, MDMA and cokeMethamphetamine seizures made up the bulk of the harm reduction.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMeth found inside buckets of blue liquid resembling paintA 28-year-old man was arrested in Auckland on Monday.03 Aug 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Working 100 hours a week', businessman blames stress from pandemic on child porn offendingThe man will now be registered on the child sex offender register.22 Jul 05:22 AM
CrimeAltered sentence for man whose meth importation trial was eclipsed by Joseph Parker suppression battleTevita Kulu was sentenced in 2019 to 18 years' prison for the "home-grown" operation.01 Jul 12:46 AM
