Norton Sowerby sentenced on three counts of manslaughter after driving across Hamilton train tracks, killing his friends
The vehicle was struck by a passing train, killing three of his friends. William Chaney Marsters Brown, 46,…
Canadian teen sales rep accused of importing 15kg of meth to Auckland Airport appears in court
Customs said the man was identified as a risk passenger through Customs’ standard pre-arrival screening. “Frontline officers then…
Muriwhenua meth use explodes as cheaper supply floods Far North
“It’s like a pebble in a pond. The ripples are felt all throughout the community and it’s not…
Kiwi women charged over 36kg meth haul at Melbourne Airport named
Kiwi women charged over 36kg meth haul at Melbourne Airport named ZB Choose a region Shows Slide previous…
Criminal proceeds recovery: Thai meth importer Piyaporn Paetmuangjan agrees to forfeit $20,000 seized by police in 2007
Now entering her 50s and living in her home country, Thailand, Paetmuangjan has signed an affidavit saying she…
Canadian ‘super labs’ driving meth trade to New Zealand
Haines said meth is exported to New Zealand from Canada because it’s the most lucrative market. Canadian investigative…
Kole Stratford jailed for violent assault on woman over meth pipe
Kole Stratford was sentenced to prison in the Nelson District Court on a representative charge of injuring with…
Whangārei teen jailed for four years and six months over meth importation
Customs detected an anomaly while X-raying the package, which had been declared as clothing garments. Inside the box…
Basil Anderson jnr sentenced for killing his father in Pātea, South Taranaki, amid meth psychosis
The 36-year-old appeared in the High Court at New Plymouth for sentencing on an admitted charge of manslaughter.…
Maple syrup methamphetamine case: Three men involved in NZ’s biggest meth bust at border jailed
Chand was sentenced to 16 years and Tumaaga received 17 and a half years. Operation Regis intercepted more…
Don Wilkinson murder: John Ward Skinner released by Parole Board after 17 years behind bars for shooting undercover police officer
Sprung by their target Skinner, and his associate Iain Clegg, the pair of police officers fled on foot.…
Picton ferry arrests: Man, 70, and woman charged over meth supply
“We are committed to disrupting the supply of illicit drugs in our communities and holding offenders to account,”…