PremiumPremiumBusinessDrug survey: Meth the same price, cannabis more expensive in Northland10,966 people completed online facebook survey, including 348 people in Northland.20 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandSurprise findings: Is social media really hurting your mental health?NZ researchers suggest social media isn't as bad for your mental health as you think.20 Oct 04:00 PM
Lifestyle'How fast someone is affected': Mum shows son's downward spiralThe shocking photos were taken just seven months apart.11 Oct 08:00 PM
New ZealandCould the cure to smoking be found in... smoke?Compounds in tobacco smoke might ironically prove key to stubbing out the harmful habit.08 Oct 12:49 AM
New Zealand$86m drug bust: Kiwis willing to pay more for their highNZ drug users are targeted by overseas criminals because they're willing to pay more.20 Sep 09:37 PM
New ZealandSecrets of illegal medicinal cannabis usersMedical cannabis is a multi-billion-dollar industry.14 Sep 07:29 AM
New ZealandNew Ice Age: 1500kg of meth seized in drug busts recordWith 4 months to go, more meth seized this year so far than any other.12 Sep 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoss Bell: Legalising cannabis means less harmComment: Legislation [of cannabis] means the Government can take back control.12 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom the despair of addiction to the joy of musicFriends who met while in the depths of substance addiction release second album.10 Sep 07:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFatal doses: Mum says synthetics took son to 'darkness'Mum of a man who died after using synthetic drugs speaks about the 'darkness' he became.10 Sep 03:50 AM
New ZealandMeth-smoking driver who threw away $10k of drugs in police chase jailedPolice records showed Liam Lomas had never held a drivers license.10 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandFatal dose: 75 die in two years from synthetic drugsAt least 75 people have been killed as a result of synthetic drugs, says Chief Coroner09 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldGoodbye after goodbye: Mum's struggle against opioid addictionDeb Ware has battled for three years to save her opioid-addicted son's life06 Sep 11:42 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA homeless couple's journey through drug addiction to getting their kids backTheir meth and synthetic drug habit left them with nothing ... no kids and no home.24 Aug 05:15 AM
New Zealand8000 Kiwis have died prematurely due to hazardous drinkingWatchdog slams the Government for failures to address NZ's hazardous drinking culture.09 Aug 03:08 AM
New ZealandAlcohol watchdogs call for action after baby diesMore awareness needed about dangers of consuming alcohol while breastfeeding,expert tells.08 Aug 11:03 PM
New ZealandGP wrongly prescribed drugs 74 times: 'I was in a bad headspace'"I was ashamed that I needed that medication, I felt like a failure," doctor says.31 Jul 02:22 AM
CrimeTobacco sold to underage customers in WhangāreiMedical Officer: "Retailers are contributing to nicotine addiction by selling to children"21 Jul 10:00 PM
CrimeMeth lab discovered in bush hut in NorthlandOfficers trekked into bush on the fringes of Russell State Forest off Nelson Rd.02 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandHot car baby death: Appeal against manslaughter sentence thrown out'She had no reason to expect that anyone else would ensure Isaiah's safety' - top judge.18 Jun 04:11 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA tale of aroha, anguish and alcoholJames Whenuaroa lived on Wellington's streets and died before he got the help he needed.17 Jun 05:48 AM
Small BusinessFrom drug addict to multi-millionaireHow two women overcame a life of addiction to create a thriving business.15 Jun 11:52 PM
New ZealandChloe Swarbrick: Forget Hosking - This is why I back legalising cannabisGreen Party MP has opened up on why she backs legalising cannabis.13 Jun 11:23 PM
New ZealandLarge meth haul, cash seized in Queenstown raidPolice have seized more than $200,000 worth of meth and more than $30,000 in cash.10 Jun 07:19 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRock solid evidence: 267kg of meth found in concreteMeth mixed in concrete and CCTV led to 267kg of drugs smuggled by Hong Kong syndicate.06 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandHealth practitioner found prescribing meds to herself and familyShe was found to commit professional misconduct for wrongly prescribing medications.30 May 09:28 AM
PoliticsGroundbreaking meth pilot gets $4m in BudgetTe Ara Oranga sees police and health staff work together in Northland to treat addicts.30 May 07:51 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNational set to upstage Wellbeing BudgetJacinda Ardern is promising "transformational" change for mental health services.29 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChildcare teacher stole centre's money to gambleThe teacher said she was "in the throes of a gambling addiction" when she stole the money.28 May 08:00 PM
TechnologyVideo game addiction ruled official illnessWHO's decision has been met with strong opposition by the global games industry.28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSynthetic-related drug incidents 'drop off' in HuttPolice have targeted several dealers in the past few months, which may have helped.27 May 03:03 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuBudget 2019: What do Māori want?Education is at the heart of what the Māori community wants in this year's Budget.23 May 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMeth, money and a friend's haunting plea: Why former drug dealer became pastor"I sold him a dream - money, gold watches. He had five kids, but on those words he moved."19 May 06:00 PM
CrimeOnline petition supported by MP and MayorSouth Taranaki Mayor and Whanganui MP support an online petition for roadside drug testing18 May 03:23 AM
