Cocaine use surges 43% in NZ wastewater drug tests as meth harm soars
“It is likely that increased supply of cocaine to New Zealand has contributed to the expansion of the…
Whangamatā meth bust: Police seize drugs after community tip-off
“This great catch was a direct result of information provided to police by members of the public. “Thanks…
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…
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…
Man allegedly travelled with $2.75m worth of drugs on bus ride from Melbourne to Adelaide
Police say a man has been charged for allegedly carrying 20 kilograms of illicit drugs while travelling on…
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.…
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,”…
Maple syrup methamphetamine case: Three men involved in NZ’s biggest meth bust at border jailed
Before today’s hearing, a group of the men’s supporters gathered outside the courtroom to pray. The public gallery…
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.…