Officials accused of corruptly agreeing to accept bribes, supplying meth at Auckland prison
The alleged bribes relate to introducing an “unauthorised item” into prison in the staff members’ official capacities. At…
Auckland father Michael Cole, linked to 451kg meth import, gets home detention
As a result, he appeared in the High Court at Auckland today for sentencing on charges of money…
Operation Fix: Inside the sleeper cell of a Mexican cartel in Auckland that imported 174kg of methamphetamine in container of scrap metal
This irregular movement, combined with the fact they rarely used their phones, made it difficult for the surveillance…
Theresa Johnson stole car with baby inside, then dumped infant on side of road before driving off
Johnson, 59, who is listed as a “caregiver” in court documents, appeared in the Hamilton District Court this…
Taupō fire: Five men charged after alleged arson at meth lab
“Police continue to investigate the circumstances around the incident, including conducting a scene examination.” The Taupō & Tūrangi…
Auckland Airport meth bust: 16 arrested over New Zealand teen drug courier scheme
Search warrants executed yesterday in Rotorua, Auckland and Hamilton led to the arrest of 11 people aged 19…
Cocaine use doubles in Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne, meth use ranks second-highest in New Zealand
New Zealand Drug Foundation executive director Sarah Helm said the scale of the increases in methamphetamine and cocaine…
The price of meth has been plunging in NZ. Are Mexican cartels driving the drop?
It’s one of New Zealand’s most damaging illegal drugs, and has dropped in price by close to 50%…
Prison kingpin Elijah Daveron jailed for $15m drug import ring
“You were responsible for ordering the drugs and directing them to lower-level associates, or catchers, for collection,” Justice…
Father jailed in Waikato child neglect case: baby tested positive for meth and boy had rotten teeth
The decision states that the baby boy failed to put on weight after he was born, despite help…
Barbara Dreaver on the time she uncovered drug trafficking in Tonga
The new memoir from 1News’ Pacific correspondent reads like a thriller – it covers her early years growing…
Riverhead meth bust: Two arrested, semi-automatic rifle and pistol seized
“Police arrived at the property and executed a search warrant, locating a range of equipment, materials and substances…