New ZealandOne in five drugs not as expected - NZ reportUse of substance-checking services has surged with a 51 per cent increase.03 Apr 07:50 PM
New ZealandStudents as young as 11 being excluded for vaping compels education programmeRubicon has developed an eight-week programme for students in Year 7-9.03 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandJudge hits alarm button over looming end to courts' alcohol and drug screening serviceBut a provider says it will put them in line with other courts around the country.08 Mar 04:35 AM
LifestyleGuitar hero on 'beautiful' life after overcoming drug addictionFormer Dragon guitarist Tommy Emmanuel is touring New Zealand next month.03 Mar 08:00 PM
EntertainmentCryptic update in death of Masterchef starQuestions are still being asked a year on from the chef’s tragic death.02 Mar 11:22 PM
New Zealand'Crisis point': How one woman's life fell apart and why she's now being deportedWoman's trauma, mental health acknowledged but not enough to keep her from being deported.02 Mar 10:35 PM
New ZealandMāori Health Authority helped historical ‘underfunding’ for ‘benefit of all’, provider says Health inequities for Māori are a huge issue for Northland.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFranz is taking recovery one step at a time - all along SH1Franz Oliver Lindsay hopes to raise awareness of the perils of addictions.17 Feb 09:30 PM
New ZealandFrom meth addict to building apprentice: How a mother of two turned her life aroundBex Chapman hopes sharing her story can inspire others on the journey to recovery.09 Feb 06:03 AM
World'Nightmare': Aussie mum accused of killing son with spiked smoothieAn oxycodone bottle was found on the kitchen bench.30 Jan 11:27 PM
LifestyleHow alcohol and drugs affect your genesResearch is investigating how to counteract addiction’s effects.26 Jan 12:47 AM
LifestyleHas your teen watched porn? Here's what to doIn a digital world, conversations around porn are more important than ever before.15 Jan 10:08 PM
New ZealandVictory House: A rehab facility that reforms convicts through faith'My time spent in the house taught me to be a better human being.'11 Jan 01:00 AM
EntertainmentPolice make final decision on Matthew Perry's deathThe LAPD has closed the investigation into the actor's sudden death.10 Jan 10:12 PM
Entertainment'I was just so thankful': Hayley Holt on son Frankie’s final giftHolt shared her harrowing journey with the Herald ahead of the release of her new book.07 Jan 11:00 PM
New Zealand'I was made for more': Underage prostitute hooked on meth tells story of survivalSitting in a cell surrounded by gang members, she knew something had to change.05 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNZ has an alcohol problem. But we only punish the ones who can't handle their boozeOPINION: The lines we draw around our drinking are far too blurry and far too wide.17 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It's hard every day': Parents find hope in fundraiser after son died taking LSDParents say they'll "do anything to bring awareness" about safe drug taking.15 Dec 02:14 AM
LifestyleHow to plan ahead for a sober ChristmasAn expert shares strategies for staying booze-free during the festive season.13 Dec 11:43 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'My 6-year-old is addicted to YouTube. What should I do?'OPINION: Greg Bruce discovers his 6-year-old has a social media problem.09 Dec 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘I was a d***head on the piss’: Former drinkers get real about alcoholismA silly season sobriety survival guide from people who've been there.09 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeVictims tell of heartbreaking fallout after man burgles 36 homesThe 16-month crime spree across Whāngarei left a trail of shattered lives.01 Dec 06:00 AM
CrimeWoman attacked paramedic and teacher in front of studentsThe woman also rode a bicycle through group of primary students, shouting profanities.24 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleAre social media detoxes really good for you? Here’s what the research saysIs a digital diet every now and then good for your mental health?22 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandStudent roulette: Online gambling by pupils at NZ secondary schools ‘concerning’A Herald investigation revealed the extent of students' gambling during school hours.20 Nov 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRob RattenburyRob Rattenbury: Matthew Perry was a friend to us allOPINION: All too often, we see shining bright stars fade away long before their time.12 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentMatthew Perry’s ex doesn’t 'believe' he drowned'There are a lot of things that aren’t adding up for me.'12 Nov 12:44 AM
New ZealandDrunk firefighter crashed on way to calloutThe volunteer firefighter was five times the legal limit when the accident occurred.09 Nov 12:12 AM
EntertainmentFive things we learned from the Robbie Williams docoFrom his relationship with Geri Horner to an Ayda Field split and on-stage panic attack.08 Nov 09:35 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinion'I was way too young': What it’s like to be a recovering alcoholic in your 20sKiwi law school graduate and creator of the theatre show REHAB, on 'recovering loudly'.02 Nov 07:18 PM
KahuChristchurch rehab centre gets residents growingMum of four goes from meth addict to horticultural journey.29 Oct 06:46 PM
EntertainmentWhat we know about Matthew Perry’s deathThe Friends star was found in his LA home today.29 Oct 03:51 AM
LifestyleOpinion: Is sex addiction real or just an excuse?Sex addiction is often blamed by celebs for sex offences - but is it a genuine illness?19 Sep 11:26 PM
New Zealand'My life will be doomed': Kiwi man set for deportation from Australia fears for his life"I was used and abused by the gangs in NZ. My life will be doomed if I am sent back."03 Sep 05:39 AM
