LifestyleJunk food could be addictive 'like heroin'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.29 Mar 01:09 AM
KahuFamily tells of smoking death painMPs probing the tobacco industry got personal with the family of a Maori smoking victim describing the impact of his addiction and death.11 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandAir NZ accused of rehab bias to pilotsA 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.07 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandWoman stole to pay for psychicsA Whangarei woman resorted to theft in order to fund her addiction to psychic hotlines.27 Feb 03:00 PM
GolfFirst photos of Tiger Woods at rehab clinic emergeA US magazine claims to have snapped Tiger Woods outside a rehab clinic in Mississippi.21 Jan 01:18 AM
GolfGolf: Woods in clean-up bid before returnTiger Woods is reportedly undergoing treatment at a Mississippi rehab centre and could return to pro golf within weeks.20 Jan 12:20 AM
New ZealandAddiction fears trigger bid to control painkillersPublic access to a widely-used class of painkillers containing codeine is likely to be restricted within months over addiction fears.19 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandHunt to find Tiger heats upWhere in the world is Tiger Woods? Not Great Barrier Island, but the local pub is cashing in on rumours the shamed golfer may be hiding out in their isolated community.16 Jan 03:00 PM
KahuMaori women pay price for their high addiction rateJust under 50 per cent of Maori women smoke, compared to 20 per cent for the whole population aged 15 to 64.04 Jan 03:00 PM
EntertainmentPill-popper celebrities lead trend to legal drug abuseTragedies like Brittany Murphy's death suggest the celebrity habit of prescription pill-popping is spreading.27 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandEx-athlete jailed for major fraudA former sports star embezzled $450,000 then gambled it away.19 Dec 03:00 PM
