New ZealandFighting the Demon: Expert says pleasure of meth overpowers fear of prisonMeth gives 'delight such as they have never experienced before,' professor tells judges.08 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNarcos NZ: The South American meth smugglers targeting KiwisEXCLUSIVE: Mexican cartels are coming to NZ. So the United States DEA is following suit.07 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSon strangled mum, poured petrol on body then set it alightKiri Brackenridge argued he was insane when he killed his mother, the jury disagreed.07 May 06:44 AM
New ZealandFighting the demon: Inside NZ's failure to fix meth crisisNew Zealand is home to one of the most lucrative methamphetamine markets in the world.06 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSpecial cafes? Home-grown? Cannabis referendum details out todayJustice Minister Andrew Little will release details of the 2020 cannabis referendum today.06 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Life as a meth addict - 'It's like being possessed'Lucy lives a life consumed by addiction. But can she get it back?06 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandLegal cannabis proposal could see special cafes or bars for 'safe' consumptionCabinet paper leaked to National also proposes allowing home-grown cannabis.06 May 03:21 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand's P epidemic: Inside the crisis"It forced me to confront my own preconceptions about addiction."05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNational reveals leaked cannabis referendum optionsReferendum on recreational cannabis use planned for 2020.05 May 02:31 AM
New ZealandSwindler's second chance after prison timeA fraudster who swindled more than $40,000 claims he is now on the straight and narrow.18 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandTest case for meth sentencings underway at Court of AppealLawyers have questioned the effectiveness of long prison sentences16 Apr 04:56 AM
New ZealandKids on screens: Parents' group calls for guidelinesA parents' group wants guidelines to stop kids spending too much time on screens.01 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandProposed NZ vaccine could combat drug addictionA NZ scientist is exploring a new high-blocking vaccine for drug addiction.31 Mar 04:00 PM
All BlacksKicked for touch: ABs' Instagram posts broke alcohol advertising rulesPhotos posted on Instagram can now be considered alcohol advertising, board says.27 Mar 03:16 AM
EditorialEditorial: Sallies give timely warning on PComment: Salvation Army gives a timely warning about methamphetamine.14 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionJanet Peters: Intervene early to lessen trauma for kidsComment: Mental Health and Addiction Inquiry has done a great job in raising many issues.11 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldThe family who profited from America's drug crisisSackler family made billions aggressively marketing painkiller, fueling addiction.01 Feb 09:43 PM
LifestyleTauranga doctor joins fight against Bay's meth epidemicThe mother of two wants to do what she can to help.01 Feb 03:00 PM
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New ZealandArdern highlights early intervention in mental healthArdern outlines New Zealand's mental Health focus at World Economic Forum23 Jan 04:50 PM
EntertainmentCelebrity deaths that shocked the world this yearRising stars gone too soon, tragic overdoses and legends bowing out of the spotlight.21 Dec 10:27 PM
New Zealand17,000 more Kiwis need to quit smoking each year to hit targetMajor changes are needed to reach the Government's Smokefree Aotearoa 2025 target.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan who supplied deadly synthetic drugs sentenced to home detentionA man who supplied his sister and cousin synthetic drugs before they died is sentenced06 Dec 11:26 PM
New ZealandCoroner blasts DHB over death of Nicky StevensCoroner makes recommendations for changes to prevent another death like Nicky Stevens'.06 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandQuarter of teens watch porn before age 12, report revealsAlmost a quarter of teenagers think nobody should view porn.05 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandGovernment told to get on with it on mental healthHealth Minister says the Government will give a considered response to report.04 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionComment: Cannabis is strong stuff these daysThe cannabis they want to legalise is strong stuff these days.28 Nov 04:00 PM
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WorldDangerous drug lord's big plans for AussieThe drug lord is behind bars but for his feared cartel, it's still business as usual.10 Nov 11:37 PM
New ZealandSynthetics-contaminated cooking utensil poisoned kidsPolice believe drugs were not intentionally administered to anybody in the family.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandJames Fleet's mother: 'My son didn't deserve to die'Bron Fleet speaks for the first time publicly about her son.04 Nov 05:00 AM
EntertainmentGeorgia Harrison 'offered to buy me for $3,900 at 15'Daughter of legendary Cream drummer reveals how Harrison tried to "buy" her for the night.04 Nov 02:17 AM
New ZealandHomeless woman's car, belongings stolenDarren Albert also stole from another woman using her own vehicle as an aid.01 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldScreams from Room 13: Are China's kids being electroshocked for internet addiction?Clinic was closed down in 2016 but online video ignites fears it has started up again.26 Oct 05:24 AM
