CrimeAfter gaining child's trust, meth-addicted predator cruelly exploited itKane Penk said he was high on drugs and can't remember most of his crimes.22 Nov 05:00 AM
PremiumLifestyleThe surprising new use for GLP-1s: Alcohol and drug addictionWashington Post: Weight-loss drugs may be a tool to help reduce drug and alcohol cravings.19 Nov 12:00 AM
World‘This is so bad’: Kmart under fire for ‘dangerous’ Marketplace itemThe product has since been removed from the retailer's recently launched website.14 Nov 07:24 AM
New ZealandPorn-addicted law firm boss viewed explicit content at work, within sight of colleagues13 Nov 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Kissing excessively': Woman jailed for offences including indecency on Air NZ flight13 Nov 02:36 AM
PremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Cutting addiction, not increasing taxes, should be Labour's top priority04 Nov 11:00 PM
EntertainmentInside Sia’s court battle and the allegations shaking her family lifeCourt papers show Bernad is seeking sole custody and $77,245 a month.29 Oct 05:34 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I know that's a luxury': Anna Mowbray is raising her five kids without phones and backing social media banThe Zuru co-founder says her five children won’t get phones until age 15 or 16.24 Oct 04:00 PM
Crime‘A bad day’: Former NZ Idol judge Paul Ellis on driving while 7 times over limitThe 62-year-old's life unravelled in 2015 after a separation and the death of friends.24 Oct 03:00 AM
EntertainmentFounding Limp Bizkit member dies aged 48, bandmates pay tributeRivers rejoined Limp Bizkit in 2018 after recovering from a liver transplant.19 Oct 05:48 AM
New ZealandMob leader ‘felt trapped’ before death, coroner findsBenson sought help for addiction and mental health issues before his death.14 Oct 08:33 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan Devery: Why harm reduction, not ideology, should guide vaping policyOPINION: Research shows vaping can be twice as effective as nicotine patches or gum.14 Oct 06:00 AM
FootballPaul Gascoigne: Childhood trauma linked to alcoholismNow 58, Gascoigne has rejoined Alcoholics Anonymous to stay sober.13 Oct 10:08 PM
World'Put your balloons down': Woman who warned of nitrous oxide dangers dies days laterLoved ones marked her farewell with pink balloons and her favourite songs.12 Oct 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe worst ages to drink alcohol, according to scienceOver 65s face higher stroke risk as alcohol drives up blood pressure levels.11 Oct 12:20 AM
New ZealandAuckland mum's warning after nitrous oxide abuse leaves kids 'walking zombies'Large canisters are being sold at dairies with minimal checks.09 Oct 08:19 PM
New Zealand'The worst nightmare': Man who used meth to boost gym results became delusional, killed his father Basil Anderson jnr thought he'd been hypnotised and was under his father's 'mind control'.06 Oct 04:30 AM
New ZealandFarewell, 'Mr Magic': The engineer-turned-artist who painted through the painMike Maynard spent over 20 years helping people heal through art, even after his stroke. 01 Oct 05:00 PM
EntertainmentNicole Kidman files for divorce from Keith Urban a day after split announcedThe actress has asked to be the primary carer of their two daughters.30 Sep 08:00 PM
EntertainmentNicole Kidman and Keith Urban separate after 19 years of marriageThe couple, married in 2006, share two daughters aged 17 and 14.29 Sep 10:27 PM
EntertainmentSinger Lola Young collapses on stage mid-performanceThe 24-year-old collapsed mid-song and was carried off by medical staff.28 Sep 08:44 PM
EntertainmentWhy Pete Davidson says he owes his life to his motherThe comedian entered a wellness facility in July 2024 to seek treatment.27 Sep 12:13 AM
Lifestyle'How many burgers can I get?': One woman's journey to kicking a binge-eating disorderNicole Gaviria shares her story on the battle of the binge. 27 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandWoman's fingerprints led to her capture in a $17k heist that funded her addictionThe victim left her home, then 5 minutes later, Mariah Gunter climbed through her window.23 Sep 04:00 AM
EntertainmentCharlie Sheen says cartel once refused to sell him drugsThe actor admits smoking huge crack rocks at the height of his addiction.22 Sep 11:09 PM
WorldFrom pop stardom to addiction: Kate DeAraugo’s long road to recoveryNow 37, DeAraugo is sober, a mother of two and working in the construction trade.22 Sep 02:02 AM
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
