PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCartel-linked drugs plot alleged: Nine men defend cocaine and P chargesOperation Tarpon alleged drug importation and drug dealing defendants heading to trial.21 Oct 07:55 PM
New ZealandCustoms arrests fourth person in recent weeks for child exploitation materialA 20-year-old Auckland man was arrested today.15 Oct 01:03 AM
New ZealandMandatory vaccination order under spotlight in High CourtEmployment advocate says order made under Covid-19 Public Health Response Act is unlawful.20 Sep 07:53 AM
New ZealandLicence to jab: Covid Customs vax case a 'precedent'Just one person at risk could set stage for vast 'no jab, no job' policy, expert says.10 Sep 07:01 AM
EmploymentCustoms frontline worker justifiably sacked after refusing Covid jab: ERAThe worker argued having to be vaccinated to keep her job breached the Bill of Rights.07 Sep 03:07 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSenior Mexican cartel member caught in sting for smuggling drugs to NZMeth sent to NZ part of global investigation into high-ranking member of dangerous cartel.14 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsCovid on cargo ship, unvaccinated port workers - how high is the risk?"There are quite a few things that are on our side" - professor Michael Baker.09 Aug 07:02 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAirline staff caught smuggling black market cigarettesCustoms prosecutes trio at Auckland airport in significant breach of border security.06 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand16 confirmed Covid cases on fishing boat - vessel now bound for LytteltonCrew from the Playa Zahara were swabbed at Port Taranaki.15 Jul 12:19 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialRandom checks roll out the red carpet to Delta variantEditorial: Unchecked arrivals are being waved through to collect their luggage.14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Ship with infected mariners docks in Wellington, 1 new case in MIQA ship carrying two Covid-infected mariners has docked in Wellington.12 Jul 01:06 AM
New ZealandShip with infected mariners to dock in Wellington on MondayThe Viking Bay will dock in Wellington on Monday, where all 20 crew will be tested.11 Jul 04:25 AM
New ZealandShip at centre of Covid scare to return to NZ early next weekThe Viking Bay and another fishing vessel remain off the NZ coastline with sick crew.09 Jul 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPassword standoff: How online child sex abusers avoid longer sentencesMonths in prison versus years - it's a no-brainer for tech-savvy child sex offenders.22 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand1000 attempts a day: Combating online child sex abuse in NZHuge growth in online child sex abuse means 'vast' numbers of offenders not prosecuted.20 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: Illegal drug imports slashed by Covid-19, some still thrivingCustoms is expecting a push of the products into NZ as world economies open up.12 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandExclusive: Man charged in plot to import cocaine from Mexico worked at Tauranga portA stevedore was among eight people arrested after an eight-month covert investigation.07 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandThree new MIQ Covid cases; 87,000 people have both jabsOfficials will update how many vaccines have been administered in NZ.05 May 01:27 AM
New ZealandCustoms worker refused vaccine: 'Why am I out of a job? What was the risk?'Customs worker fired for refusing vaccine says her job never required regular testing.04 May 06:13 PM
New ZealandManu Vatuvei on meth charges: 18-month legal fight abandonedThe sporting great said he wanted to get something off his chest.02 May 10:04 PM
New ZealandAll Perth-NZ flights grounded; four new MIQ cases; 27 Brisbane arrivals self-isolatingThe latest information on New Zealand's Covid-19 situation, case numbers and response.02 May 01:19 AM
New ZealandCustoms sacks nine border workers for refusing jabMore than 95 per cent of Customs staff have had first dose of the vaccine.01 May 07:48 PM
PremiumPremiumEmployment'Stuck in the dark ages': Men hold 59% of the highest-paid jobs in governmentSome departments have only one or two women among their 10 best earners.30 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice intercept package from Thailand containing 2kg of liquid methThree people have been charged with importing methamphetamine.30 Apr 07:12 AM
New Zealand'I've escaped': How Aussies are using NZ bubble to defy travel ban to other countriesAustralians face fines of up to $66,000 or jail for breaking international travel rules.24 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandAccused cocaine supplier busted with $70k cash at airportDetective found cash in various currencies in the accused's luggage, the jury heard today.23 Apr 04:16 AM
New ZealandMan jailed for more than 10 years after smuggling 113kg of meth in avocado pulpThe 37-year-old was sentenced in Auckland today.14 Apr 10:37 AM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsKiwi shipping customers not helping in freight logjam, finding showsFreight congestion drives up costs and places severe stress on NZ business, says MoT.29 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan fined $4500 for attempting to smuggle seedsHe ticked 'no' on the declaration forms when he flew into New Zealand.07 Feb 01:44 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandVideo of NZ high school students fuels spike in child sex exploitation alerts"Some of those victims don't ever get over it."23 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne drug importer used former PM Helen Clark's nameCarl Shannon, 44, had drugs sent to a number of fake recipients, including "Helen Clark".18 Dec 06:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe inside story of how police took down the Comanchero gangExclusive book extract on how detectives investigated the Comancheros motorcycle gang.15 Dec 11:42 PM
New ZealandCovid blunder: Cargo ship crew allowed to skip isolation protocolsCrew wandered New Plymouth streets despite not meeting the 14-day isolation period.10 Dec 05:08 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Man wanted on cocaine conspiracy is 'insidious fraudster''Predatory, insidious, recidivist and amoral'. Now the DEA wants the 62-year-old from NZ.05 Dec 04:00 PM
