A neurosurgeon charged over the cocaine-related deaths of two escorts has been refused bail.

The singer says she woke up tearful after dreaming about chocolate while dieting to get in shape for a music video.

NZ smokers are exposed to much more nicotine from cigarettes than are Australians, possibly because of a preference for high-nicotine brands.

He was prepared to steer his boat into any weather, ride his Harley fast and drive his Corvette faster. I never knew the guy, but it's clear he was a legend - and a hoot.

Researchers want to hear from serial sex cheats and others with trouser-trouble, to deepen their understanding of what they call "hypersexuality".

A study has found that that laboratory rats will endure painful electric shocks to satisfy their craving for high-calorie snacks made from sausages, bacon and cheesecake.

MPs probing the tobacco industry got personal with the family of a Maori smoking victim describing the impact of his addiction and death.

A former Air NZ flight attendant claim the airline does more to help pilots battling alcohol or drug addictions than it does for "expendable" cabin crew.

A Whangarei woman resorted to theft in order to fund her addiction to psychic hotlines.