Man charged over seized $3m methamphetamine haul concealed in roller skate kneepads, art
The chief Customs officer for regional investigations, Rachael Manning, said the operation’s “scattergun” approach is increasingly being adopted…
Sir Cliff Richard and Priscilla Presley reunite in Christchurch
“What a gorgeous evening spent together, I cherish those moments – they light up my life.” Sir Cliff…
RLITS Contracting: Ferrari seized, liquidator hunts $8.6m from failed firm amid family feud
“What he has done to me, my family and others is somewhat of a horror story,” Spencer said.…
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…
$12m cocaine haul hidden in designer brand ‘Lacoste’ packaging seized at Dunedin port
Customs manager of maritime Robert Smith said the seizure was a “strong reminder” that Customs applies pressure across…
Two arrested after burnouts disrupt funeral at Waikumete Cemetery
“It’s quite disappointing that this small group of people have chosen to behave like this,” Walker said. “They…
Cocaine worth $12.6m found stashed in container delivered to Auckland business
“This is a prime example of a ‘rip on’ or ‘rip off’ importation to try and sneak drugs…
Customs seizes cocaine from Panama container at Port of Tauranga
It is the latest in a series of cocaine busts in containers at New Zealand’s biggest port. Customs…
Four arrested after firearms found in Whanganui search warrant operation
“Officers found a significant number of items and arrested four people, one of whom had a warrant out…
More than 10 tonnes of cannabis seized as Operation Beryl targets 120 ‘grow houses’ run by Vietnamese organised crime groups across Auckland
“Police efforts have dealt a significant blow to the pockets of organised crime figures and their associates,” Detective…
Dirt bike seized after damage to Belmont Regional Park and farmland
“The group has been responsible for causing damage to multiple fences and newly planted native trees,” police said…
Court seizes $1.34m in Maradona brand fraud probe against lawyer, sisters
The court alleges Morla’s brand management business was merely a front, and Maradona continued exercising control of his…