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The supply of methamphetamine to New Zealand is decreasing, but its still leaving a stain on the country. People are being encouraged to test for drug contamination before renting or buying a home. They found a cannabis grinder, multiple cellphones, $5680 cash and weapons in his car and 2.8g of meth in his top pocket after a search at the police station. He was searched again at Manawatū Prison where, after he acted suspiciously, he handed over a bag with 3g of meth. But the big find took p...

A convicted criminal who has lived in Australia since he was nine years old has lost his bid to remain in the country and will instead be deported back to New Zealand after he was jailed for three years for drug possession.  Jamie Perfect appealed a decision to cancel his Australian visa on character grounds, arguing being deported to New Zealand would be a nightmare and he would most likely never see (his) mum and sister again.   The 29-year-old was convicted in the Queensland Supreme Cour...

A convicted criminal who has lived in Australia since he was nine years old has lost his bid to remain in the country and will instead be deported back to New Zealand after he was jailed for three years for drug possession.  The man appealed a decision to cancel his Australian visa on character grounds, arguing being deported to New Zealand would be a nightmare and he would most likely never see (his) mum and sister again.   The 29-year-old was convicted in the Queensland Supreme Court of p...

Rotorua emergency housing: Ministers warned of the risks to public safety a year ago 18 Apr, 2021 09:13 PM 9 minutes to read Using motels to get people off the streets and out of their cars was started by the previous National government. Photo / File Using motels to get people off the streets and out of their cars was started by the previous National government. Photo / File RNZ Emergency housing has been described as dangerous and terrifying for some, with families mixed in with gang members ...

They deny murdering Wilkinson, kidnapping him and his friend Kyle Rowe​​​, wounding Rowe with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and participating in an organised criminal group. The Crown says Rowe and Wilkinson were attacked by fellow Mongrel Mob members because they robbed a Bunnythorpe drug dealer without permission and failed to share the proceeds. Thompson was the last witness in the Crown case, which opened in February. He spent his time in the witness box being grilled on va...

Emergency housing labelled a risk to public safety in Rotorua 18 Apr, 2021 08:49 PM 9 minutes to read A child on a bike at an emergency accommodation motel. Photo / RNZ RNZ By Jane Patterson of RNZ Emergency housing has been described as dangerous and terrifying for some, with families mixed in with gang members and many places rife with crime and intimidation. Official documents show ministers were warned about the "risks to public safety" in Rotorua a year ago, and that week-by-week motel acc...

A child on a bike at an emergency accommodation motel. Photo: RNZ / Nick Monro Official documents show ministers were warned about the "risks to public safety" in Rotorua a year ago, and that week-by-week motel accommodation is not so suitable for families, or those with high needs. One Auckland charitable trust says some residents are especially vulnerable to sexual violence, which may only become apparent in years to come. Causing further consternation is the Social Development Ministrys app...

Sweeney has a criminal past, the judgement noted, but used his own experience of significant criminal convictions from 1975 to 1991, and many years of gang life which he left behind in 1991 to become a drug treatment counsellor from 2014 to 2016. This meant he had to cut connections with family and friends which he said meant it “has been a lonely journey”. He is now “30 years drug and alcohol free and out of prison”. In April 2016, Sweeney’s visitor approval was revoked due to co...

Press Release – New Zealand Police Waikato Police have arrested three people and seized a large quantity of methamphetamine and cash in relation to the ongoing disruption to organised crime in the Waikato. A search warrant was executed on Wednesday afternoon by the Waikato Organised Crime … Waikato Police have arrested three people and seized a large quantity of methamphetamine and cash in relation to the ongoing disruption to organised crime in the Waikato. A search warrant was executed o...

Three people have been arrested after police uncovered half a kilogram of methamphetamine in Waikato 10 April 2021 10-thousand dollars in cash was also seized in the search. Two Mongrel Mob members aged between 40 and 50, and a 53-year-old gang associate were arrested in relation to the incident, and face a variety of charges.