A campervan booking and return flights made it look like an ordinary New Zealand holiday. But hidden in a visitor’s suitcase lining was around $619,000 worth of cocaine — and Customs stopped him before he left the airport.

On Case by Case, Jane Yee speaks with Open Justice reporter Ric Stevens about the smuggling attempt that led to a four-year, two-month prison sentence. They also explore New Zealand’s growing cocaine market, the links between overseas cartels and local organised crime, and the harm behind the drug’s party reputation.

Case by Case is a New Zealand Herald podcast from the Open Justice team, with support from New Zealand On Air.

New episodes every Tuesday at 5.30PM NZT.

A campervan booking and return flights made it look like an ordinary New Zealand holiday. But hidden in a visitor&rsquo;s suitcase lining was around $619,000 worth of cocaine &mdash; and Customs stopped him before he left the airport.
On Case by Case, Jane Yee speaks with Open Justice reporter Ric Stevens about the smuggling attempt that led to a four-year, two-month prison sentence. They also explore New Zealand&rsquo;s growing cocaine market, the links between overseas cartels and local organised crime, and the harm behind the drug&rsquo;s party reputation.
Case by Case is a New Zealand Herald podcast from the Open Justice team, with support from New Zealand On Air.
New episodes every Tuesday at 5.30PM NZT.

Every case tells a story. But understanding what happens in court, a tribunal or disciplinary hearing, and why, can be just as important as the verdict or finding itself.

Hosted by Jane Yee alongside a rotating cast of NZ Herald Open Justice reporters, Case by Case examines the cases, disputes and decisions making headlines across New Zealand.

Case by Case is an Open Justice podcast from the NZ Herald, with support from NZ On Air.

New episodes every Tuesday at 5.30PM NZT

Every case tells a story. But understanding what happens in court, a tribunal or disciplinary hearing, and why, can be just as important as the verdict or finding itself.
Hosted by Jane Yee alongside a rotating cast of NZ Herald Open Justice reporters, Case by Case examines the cases, disputes and decisions making headlines across New Zealand.
Case by Case is an Open Justice podcast from the NZ Herald, with support from NZ On Air.
New episodes every Tuesday at 5.30PM NZT