EntertainmentCharlie Sheen’s wild ride laid bare in unfiltered new memoirSheen recalls his first crack hit in 1992 as 'personal nirvana'.10 Sep 01:37 AM
Entertainment'Family illness': Lulu opens up about secret drinking struggleSinger said she became dependent on wine during menopause and after losing her parents.05 Sep 08:42 PM
Entertainment'Ketamine Queen' pleads guilty over Matthew Perry's deathJasveen Sangha could face over six decades in prison after admitting to a bevy of charges.03 Sep 06:30 PM
New ZealandRepeat drink driver who killed 4yo son in crash to be released after two years prison 26 Aug 02:41 AM
PremiumNew Zealand90 police from around NZ deployed to Northland after 'call for help'10 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldUS FDA seeks to ban synthetic opioid 7-OH over addiction concernsSynthetic opioid 7-OH is found in gummies and drinkable shots sold widely in US.30 Jul 01:42 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSam Egger: Youth vaping is a problem, let's look at the evidenceOPINION: Vaping rates rose from 9.7% in 2023 to 11.1% in 2024.27 Jul 06:00 PM
KahuMillie Elder-Holmes pays $5000 fine for online gambling promotionPātea, a Māori-led platform, launched to tackle gambling harm in communities.20 Jul 05:00 PM
Entertainment'They were a nightmare': Kiwi manager opens up about Guns N' Roses yearsAlan Niven was fired by 'narcissist' Axl Rose in 1991, never to hear from him again. 14 Jul 10:49 PM
New ZealandMan high on mushrooms crashes car into garage, with a preschooler on his lapThe garage collapsed on top of Freeman Ruhe's vehicle but the pair escaped injury.14 Jul 08:00 AM
EntertainmentEx-MasterChef star reveals alcohol addictionHe underpaid 500 employees $7.8 million over six years.14 Jul 03:56 AM
New Zealand'Powerful example': Mum overcomes addiction to build a life helping others'I discovered a renewed sense of purpose.'11 Jul 06:00 PM
CrimeHow an engineer's introduction to underworld poker games led to $1m Watercare fraudThe 17-month swindle is believed to be one of the largest public sector thefts on record. 08 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandYoung industry leader thinks plant production is 'underrated'“I believe we do a lot of good mahi that goes under the radar.”06 Jul 11:39 PM
New Zealand'Systemic failings': Coroner criticises Oranga Tamariki after 14-year-old runaway's huffing deathRuby's grandmother expressed concerns about the lack of support from Oranga Tamariki.05 Jul 02:07 AM
EntertainmentLife of regrets: Actor Michael Madsen's struggles before his death'He struggled to maintain sobriety. He was not happy about his life.'04 Jul 02:41 AM
Crime'Forever 25, our hero': Murder victim was trying to protect his cousinSchizophrenic 501 deportee must serve at least 10.5 years in prison.02 Jul 08:00 AM
World'It must be clear': Debate grows over France's new public smoking banViolators could face fines ranging from €135 to €700 for breaking the ban.29 Jun 03:17 AM
Crime'I know it’s wrong': Woman stole expensive perfumes for dealers in exchange for drugsChardella Whiu targeted stores like Farmers and Chemist Warehouse for luxury items.24 Jun 03:02 AM
New ZealandCocaine use surges 229% in NZ amid rising illicit drug trendThe NZ Drug Foundation warns that harm reduction efforts are underfunded.18 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice warn gangs after major drug operationPolice arrested 20 Greazy Dogs members over alleged meth crimes in Bay of Plenty.18 Jun 06:04 AM
EntertainmentDoctor to plead guilty in Matthew Perry drug case, faces 40 yearsSalvador Plasencia will plead guilty to four counts of ketamine distribution.16 Jun 11:30 PM
New Zealand'You can’t come in smoking your meth pipe': Lifewise CEO calls for crisis centreLifewise wants Rotorua triage facility for homeless with addictions, mental health issues.15 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Rotorua's homeless dilemma highlights deeper social issuesOPINION: A business owner nearby lost revenue as customers avoided the encampment.15 Jun 05:00 PM
KahuProtest bound for Parliament today as projected prisoner numbers soarThe prison population is expected to reach nearly 14,000 in a decade.12 Jun 08:41 PM
New ZealandKiwis demand harsher penalties for drink-drivers, survey showsFifty-nine per cent want heavier fines for drunk and disorderly behaviour.09 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldUK teens face two-hour cap on social mediaTeens could be blocked from social media after 10pm and during school.08 Jun 10:22 PM
KahuMore than half of NZ vape products mislabelled, study revealsMost mislabelled vapes had significantly less nicotine than promised.05 Jun 09:02 PM
