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From IT student to Cocaine importer: A troubling NZ case

From IT student to Cocaine importer: A troubling NZ case

A Nepalese man who came to New Zealand as a student hoping to build a career in IT has been sentenced after becoming involved in a cocaine import operation.

October 3, 2026
Person shot with air gun at Hamilton bus stop, police search for orange car
Person shot with air gun at Hamilton bus stop, police search for orange car
October 3, 2026
Political panel grilled over growing youth online gambling
Political panel grilled over growing youth online gambling
October 3, 2026
Fire truck rolls while responding to Manawatū vegetation fire, three injured
Fire truck rolls while responding to Manawatū vegetation fire, three injured
October 2, 2026
Ardie Savea embraces ‘unexpected’ move to Blues for 2027 Super Rugby season
Ardie Savea embraces ‘unexpected’ move to Blues for 2027 Super Rugby season
October 2, 2026
Ponsonby early learning service closes over recalled rangoli powder, also used for Diwali
Ponsonby early learning service closes over recalled rangoli powder, also used...
October 2, 2026
Cordons in place after serious incident in Papatoetoe
Cordons in place after serious incident in Papatoetoe
October 1, 2026
Woman found dead in Christchurch named as Sarah Megan Brown
Woman found dead in Christchurch named as Sarah Megan Brown
October 1, 2026
Explainer: Did you know not enrolling to vote is against the law?
Explainer: Did you know not enrolling to vote is against the law?
October 1, 2026
Manager behind $50,000 New World thefts faces court
Manager behind $50,000 New World thefts faces court
October 1, 2026
Explainer: What you need to know about road rules changing on 1 October
Explainer: What you need to know about road rules changing on 1 October
September 30, 2026
Auckland Council votes to bring back in-person voting for 2028 elections
Auckland Council votes to bring back in-person voting for 2028 elections
September 30, 2026
Ōamaru mum “on edge” after repeated overnight attacks on home
Ōamaru mum “on edge” after repeated overnight attacks on home
September 30, 2026
12-year-old Kiwi-Indian schoolboy passes away after sudden illness
12-year-old Kiwi-Indian schoolboy passes away after sudden illness
September 30, 2026
Tauranga City Council chief executive Marty Grenfell steps down
Tauranga City Council chief executive Marty Grenfell steps down
September 29, 2026
Child seriously injured in Christchurch dog attack
Child seriously injured in Christchurch dog attack
September 29, 2026
Queenstown helicopter company fined $12,000 over illegal crayfish tourism experience
Queenstown helicopter company fined $12,000 over illegal crayfish tourism...
September 29, 2026
Economic growth is the unfinished agenda, says Luxon
Economic growth is the unfinished agenda, says Luxon
September 29, 2026
Assault, racial abuse claims emerge after Tokoroa school rugby team’s ban
Assault, racial abuse claims emerge after Tokoroa school rugby team’s ban
September 28, 2026
Promised 30 hours a week, he was paid cash and fired after just 20 days
Promised 30 hours a week, he was paid cash and fired after just 20 days
September 28, 2026
ACT's David Seymour slams 'unethical' promises to break up supermarket duopoly
ACT's David Seymour slams 'unethical' promises to break up supermarket duopoly
September 28, 2026
New road, visa, boating rules kick in across NZ this October
New road, visa, boating rules kick in across NZ this October
September 28, 2026
Another SH1 crash adds to school holiday traffic chaos
Another SH1 crash adds to school holiday traffic chaos
September 26, 2026
NZ First plans to abolish Waitangi Tribunal within first 100 days
NZ First plans to abolish Waitangi Tribunal within first 100 days
September 26, 2026
Christchurch man jailed after evading nearly $1.4m in company taxes
Christchurch man jailed after evading nearly $1.4m in company taxes
September 25, 2026
Bee swarm causes pedestrian disruption on Auckland’s Queen St
Bee swarm causes pedestrian disruption on Auckland’s Queen St
September 25, 2026
Dunedin company admits safety breach after father of two killed at work
Dunedin company admits safety breach after father of two killed at work
September 25, 2026
WOO-HOO! $377 Entrust dividend lands for 374,000 Aucklanders
WOO-HOO! $377 Entrust dividend lands for 374,000 Aucklanders
September 25, 2026
Fuel prices surge as 91 petrol hits $4.15 on Waiheke
Fuel prices surge as 91 petrol hits $4.15 on Waiheke
September 24, 2026
Police seek public help to find missing Queenstown woman
Police seek public help to find missing Queenstown woman
September 23, 2026
Middlemore Hospital staff declare healthcare 'crisis'
Middlemore Hospital staff declare healthcare 'crisis'
September 23, 2026
When a speeding notice goes wrong!
When a speeding notice goes wrong!
September 23, 2026
Property investors relieved at Labour's landlord tax deduction promise
Property investors relieved at Labour's landlord tax deduction promise
September 22, 2026
Explainer: What is a citizen's arrest and how do you make one?
Explainer: What is a citizen's arrest and how do you make one?
September 22, 2026
Two off-duty Auckland police officers investigated after bar fight
Two off-duty Auckland police officers investigated after bar fight
September 22, 2026
Bank refunds $1.73m after wrongly charging 7,300+ business customers
Bank refunds $1.73m after wrongly charging 7,300+ business customers
September 22, 2026
Air NZ probes alleged altercation between two pilots at San Francisco hotel
Air NZ probes alleged altercation between two pilots at San Francisco hotel
September 22, 2026
India-New Zealand FTA formally ratified; implementation date announced
India-New Zealand FTA formally ratified; implementation date announced
September 21, 2026
Daylight Saving Time is back, but why are we still changing the clocks?
Daylight Saving Time is back, but why are we still changing the clocks?
September 20, 2026
Flu season passes peak - but watch out for a second wave
Flu season passes peak - but watch out for a second wave
September 20, 2026
India-New Zealand FTA could take effect within a month: Todd McClay
India-New Zealand FTA could take effect within a month: Todd McClay
September 19, 2026
Australians turn to NZ as house hunting surges almost 200%
Australians turn to NZ as house hunting surges almost 200%
September 19, 2026
Police warn stolen medication could be fatal if taken
Police warn stolen medication could be fatal if taken
September 18, 2026
Billboard company apologises for revealing CRL opening date early
Billboard company apologises for revealing CRL opening date early
September 18, 2026
Labour proposes new body to oversee NZ school curriculum
Labour proposes new body to oversee NZ school curriculum
September 17, 2026
Wellington woman Sahana missing
Wellington woman Sahana missing
September 17, 2026
Fiji declares HIV emergency as 1 in 60 Fijian adults live with HIV
Fiji declares HIV emergency as 1 in 60 Fijian adults live with HIV
September 17, 2026
Search resumes for plane that vanished in 1978 with seven people on board
Search resumes for plane that vanished in 1978 with seven people on board
September 17, 2026
India FTA wins strong backing in Parliament
India FTA wins strong backing in Parliament
September 16, 2026
Labour proposes 'crack down' on price gouging by large companies, if elected
Labour proposes 'crack down' on price gouging by large companies, if elected
September 16, 2026
Two dead after truck and car crash in Karapiro
Two dead after truck and car crash in Karapiro
September 16, 2026
Woman photographed fugitive Tom Phillips with his missing children, but police were diverted
Woman photographed fugitive Tom Phillips with his missing children, but police...
September 15, 2026
Te Ara Putanga: How cricket is helping strengthen Māori Culture
Te Ara Putanga: How cricket is helping strengthen Māori Culture
September 14, 2026
NZ overseas visitor arrivals exceed pre-Covid levels for first time in July
NZ overseas visitor arrivals exceed pre-Covid levels for first time in July
September 14, 2026
Indian family targeted in alleged racist abuse at Christchurch park
Indian family targeted in alleged racist abuse at Christchurch park
September 14, 2026
Indian businesses report ‘encouraging’ turnaround in crime
Indian businesses report ‘encouraging’ turnaround in crime
September 11, 2026
New Zealand First unveils plans for dramatic overhaul of immigration system
New Zealand First unveils plans for dramatic overhaul of immigration system
September 11, 2026
‘Butter Chicken Tsunami’ takes a positive turn as National's Lalit Arya rallies Ōtāhuhu
‘Butter Chicken Tsunami’ takes a positive turn as National's Lalit Arya rallies...
September 11, 2026
India free trade deal moves step closer as Select Committee backs bill
India free trade deal moves step closer as Select Committee backs bill
September 11, 2026
$555k tax offending: Father jailed while mother spared prison for children
$555k tax offending: Father jailed while mother spared prison for children
September 10, 2026
Thousands underpaid after MSD benefit errors, review finds
Thousands underpaid after MSD benefit errors, review finds
September 10, 2026
Shraddha Ghee in New Zealand: Manufacturer confirms NZ exports are separately tested, with India action limited to the domestic market
Shraddha Ghee in New Zealand: Manufacturer confirms NZ exports are separately...
September 10, 2026
Bribery, corruption and fraud allegations across driver licensing system investigated
Bribery, corruption and fraud allegations across driver licensing system...
September 10, 2026
Kaihu dog attack: Owner charged with manslaughter after woman’s death
Kaihu dog attack: Owner charged with manslaughter after woman’s death
September 9, 2026
Person killed in train incident at Auckland station
Person killed in train incident at Auckland station
September 9, 2026
Superette owner on the brink of bankruptcy after nine months of roadworks
Superette owner on the brink of bankruptcy after nine months of roadworks
September 9, 2026
Avondale crash victim Bhupesh Patel dies after three days
Avondale crash victim Bhupesh Patel dies after three days
September 8, 2026
Toddler found in suitcase on bus : Woman ruled not criminally responsible
Toddler found in suitcase on bus : Woman ruled not criminally responsible
September 8, 2026
Crash between truck and bus blocks SH1 in Auckland
Crash between truck and bus blocks SH1 in Auckland
September 8, 2026
New Zealand through an Indian journalist’s lens
New Zealand through an Indian journalist’s lens
September 7, 2026
Hipkins brushes off ‘horror poll’: ‘We’re going in to win’
Hipkins brushes off ‘horror poll’: ‘We’re going in to win’
September 7, 2026
NZ First candidate’s abortion claims fact-checked against New Zealand law
NZ First candidate’s abortion claims fact-checked against New Zealand law
September 7, 2026
Explainer: What are the rules around election advertising?
Explainer: What are the rules around election advertising?
September 7, 2026
Auckland Airport to change security, passport control order for international travellers
Auckland Airport to change security, passport control order for international...
September 7, 2026
Tenancy Tribunal orders tenant to clean rubbish-filled room after odour complaints
Tenancy Tribunal orders tenant to clean rubbish-filled room after odour...
September 7, 2026
'We can do a whole lot more': NZ-Canada trade announcement coming soon, minister says
'We can do a whole lot more': NZ-Canada trade announcement coming soon,...
September 5, 2026
Person pulled from water during Canterbury incident
Person pulled from water during Canterbury incident
September 5, 2026
Second patient dies in Waikato Hospital toilet in two months
Second patient dies in Waikato Hospital toilet in two months
September 5, 2026
Two NZ flags mistakenly displayed at Aussie Parliament celebration
Two NZ flags mistakenly displayed at Aussie Parliament celebration
September 4, 2026
Two dead after alleged shotgun theft leads to firearms incident in Nelson
Two dead after alleged shotgun theft leads to firearms incident in Nelson
September 4, 2026
NZ-India free trade deal could take effect next month, PM Luxon hints
NZ-India free trade deal could take effect next month, PM Luxon hints
September 4, 2026
Restaurant business, owner fined $130,000 over worker exploitation
Restaurant business, owner fined $130,000 over worker exploitation
September 3, 2026
Police find body in search for man linked to mother’s death
Police find body in search for man linked to mother’s death
September 3, 2026
MP defends knitting in Parliament, says it helps her concentrate
MP defends knitting in Parliament, says it helps her concentrate
September 3, 2026
Explainer: Why you need to enrol to vote by 25 October
Explainer: Why you need to enrol to vote by 25 October
September 3, 2026
NZ’s world's heaviest endangered parrot makes a remarkable comeback
NZ’s world's heaviest endangered parrot makes a remarkable comeback
September 2, 2026
Four friends continue desperate search for missing mate in Nepal
Four friends continue desperate search for missing mate in Nepal
September 2, 2026
Reserve Bank hikes official cash rate
Reserve Bank hikes official cash rate
September 2, 2026
Woman killed in Manurewa crash identified as 27-year-old Monique Lay
Woman killed in Manurewa crash identified as 27-year-old Monique Lay
September 1, 2026
Govt to start free cervical screening for women- read to know when it begins
Govt to start free cervical screening for women- read to know when it begins
September 1, 2026
Woolworths NZ plans to cut about 130 customer care jobs
Woolworths NZ plans to cut about 130 customer care jobs
September 1, 2026
Wayne Brown harassed RNZ employee with 'terrorist' comment - commissioner
Wayne Brown harassed RNZ employee with 'terrorist' comment - commissioner
September 1, 2026
Family of New Zealand woman missing in Nepal flash flood dismisses false rescue reports
Family of New Zealand woman missing in Nepal flash flood dismisses false rescue...
September 1, 2026
Labour promises every graduate nurse will get a job
Labour promises every graduate nurse will get a job
August 31, 2026
NZ man missing in Nepal flash flood 'dreamed of pilgrimage for years'
NZ man missing in Nepal flash flood 'dreamed of pilgrimage for years'
August 31, 2026
Shane Jones accuses kiwifruit industry of 'slave practices
Shane Jones accuses kiwifruit industry of 'slave practices
August 31, 2026
Pak’nSave security guard forced cucumber into shopper’s mouth before extorting money
Pak’nSave security guard forced cucumber into shopper’s mouth before extorting...
August 31, 2026
Meth smuggler told judge he thought $1m haul hidden in stock pot was gold
Meth smuggler told judge he thought $1m haul hidden in stock pot was gold
August 31, 2026
Dozens brave Auckland rain to honour Nepal flash flood victims
Dozens brave Auckland rain to honour Nepal flash flood victims
August 29, 2026
Heavy rain heads for North Island as slips disrupt Otago highway
Heavy rain heads for North Island as slips disrupt Otago highway
August 28, 2026
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12-year-old Kiwi-Indian schoolboy passes away after sudden illness
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New road, visa, boating rules kick in across NZ this October
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India loses top Spot in New Zealand Citizenship Numbers — who is it now?
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Three weeks after becoming a father again, Harsh Sharma dies in Australia
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Avondale crash victim Bhupesh Patel dies after three days
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FSSAI prohibits sale of Shraddha, Shree Saras, Gokul ghee manufactured by Daman-Based SDP Industries over adulteration concerns
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Couple leave NZ with newborn as they face $32,000 hospital bill
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Akl ECE teacher Shifali Arora censured after slapping 4-year-old boy
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‘He told his wife that he was alright’: Kerala man dies 'suddenly' in Hamilton

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