Herald NOWCustoms wants stronger law to seize childlike sex dolls favoured by paedophilesECPAT National Director, Eleanor Parkes weighs in on whether New Zealand's child pornography and exploitation laws are strong enough.Watch14 Jul 07:21 PM
New ZealandAspiring pilot, Massey University student accused of sharing child abuse videos from campus Marc Dmello wanted his name secret, fearing it could harm his chance of becoming a pilot. 07 Jul 06:00 AM
CrimeShark tattoo comes back to bite fake cop in escape bid to RarotongaHe wanted to start over, but first the long-time conman needed a fake passport.29 Jun 05:48 AM
New ZealandBorder bust: 1.6 tonnes of cocaine, meth and MDMA seized at border so far this year 26 Jun 05:34 AM
CrimePair accused of $735k illicit cigarette scheme arrested at airport, to appear in court today16 Jun 10:47 PM
New ZealandHow two young scammers used air fryers to swindle $60k from ATMs, parking machines04 Jun 09:54 PM
PremiumNew Zealand'Body-packed five cartons': Man busted smuggling cigarettes at Wellington airport04 May 05:00 PM
CrimeEx-prefect stood to strike it rich with maple syrup meth scheme – here's why it failedThe maple syrup shipment contained enough methamphetamine to supply all of NZ for a year. 28 Apr 11:39 PM
New Zealand$34 million: Auckland Airport staff seize 90kg worth of methAuckland Airport staff have seized an estimated 405.69kg of drugs so far in 2025.28 Apr 04:40 AM
New ZealandAuckland Airport staff seize 25kg of cocaine, meth worth more than $9mThe busts occurred during two smuggling attempts in one night.09 Apr 07:50 AM
New ZealandComancheros bust: Influential gang member charged with 200kg drug importThe Comanchero was charged months after two men allegedly broke into a shipping container.09 Apr 05:23 AM
New ZealandMexican ‘tourist’ busted with $360k in cash and almost 14kg of methMan on three-month visa now faces years in NZ prison. The Crown has also taken his cash.06 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand15kg meth suitcase stash seized: Woman arrested at Auckland AirportThe seized meth equates to a potential street value of up to $4.55m.27 Mar 03:02 AM
New ZealandCustoms seizes 36kg of meth in unaccompanied bags at Auckland AirportThe meth is estimated to be worth up to $13.5 million.06 Mar 03:33 AM
New Zealand‘Exemplary’ community leader jailed for part in airport drug import ringThe syndicate's 'logistics organiser' stored large amounts of cash at his sister's house.03 Feb 09:45 PM
New ZealandCustoms officers seize $1.6m worth of meth at Auckland AirportA Dutch national has been sentenced in the Manukau District Court over the incident.29 Jan 07:36 AM
New Zealand$11m meth bust: US woman in court over alleged 31kg meth smuggling attemptThe 24-year-old woman appeared in court today and has been remanded in custody.20 Jan 05:27 AM
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
