New Zealander remanded in Cook Islands prison over drug charges

StuffNZ HeraldThursday 24 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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A 50-year-old New Zealand tourist has been remanded in prison after arriving on a flight from New Zealand. Cook Islands customs officials reportedly discovered a concealed bag of cannabis and two bags of white powder. The man faces a charge of importing cannabis.

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First reported by Stuff, Thu 24 Jul 2025, 11:16am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 8 hours
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    Kiwi tourist remanded in Cook Islands prison after cannabis, white powder discovered (opens in new tab)

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    Tourist from NZ flight detained in Cook Islands after bag of cannabis and white powder allegedly found (opens in new tab)