WorldAlleged rape victim of Norway princess' son says she took sleeping pillsThe third complainant says she was drunk, on sleeping pills and wanted to sleep.14 Feb 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Should have known the risks': Winning horse and trainer test positive for meth Ival Brownlee claimed he hadn't used since 2012 - but hair tests proved otherwise.13 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandDirt bike rider busted with meth and cash after stalling in suburban driveway - policeThe man also faces dangerous driving charge, and has had his dirt bike confiscated. 12 Feb 08:01 PM
New Zealand'Significant and lasting harm': Nang sanctions are tough for a reason, Health Minister says12 Feb 05:24 PM
New Zealand'Manifestly excessive': Drug kingpin who drove $630k Ferrari unhappy with 14-year jail term11 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandTwo people in ED with nerve damage from nang abuse amid Hawke's Bay ‘epidemic’ 10 Feb 05:14 PM
CrimeHigh-speed Harley late-night dash ends in double arrest, seized drugs at garage hideout 09 Feb 10:17 PM
New ZealandMDMA pills found with 3-4 times usual doseWhat's behind the ultra-high potency? The New Zealand Drug Foundation's Sarah Helm explains. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch08 Feb 08:09 PM
New ZealandWoman suffered entrenched family violence, strangled more than 40 times by partnerOn one occasion, she lost consciousness, and, when she woke, she stabbed the man. 08 Feb 04:00 AM
WorldOne dead, six hospitalised at Sydney dance music festivalThe man in his 40s suffered a medical episode about 11.30pm at Dreamstate.08 Feb 03:04 AM
New ZealandNangs crisis emerges in regional NZ: ‘It’s epidemic now – they’re everywhere’Canisters litter gutters, with teens hunched comatose at the wheel of stopped vehicles.06 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Wouldn't put a dog in here': Taxpayer-funded tenants allegedly left in gang-run 'skid row' motelAuckland Council has shut a derelict motel as unsanitary and is weighing legal action.04 Feb 04:00 PM
CrimeComanchero pair charged after pistol, cocaine press and meth found in raidsThe two men, aged 33 and 30, will appear in the Manukau District Court.04 Feb 03:55 AM
AucklandPair accused of trying to smuggle 36kg of meth into NZ in Playboy‑branded green teaThe two men arrived at Auckland International Airport on a flight from Singapore. 03 Feb 11:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTruckie who shot couple under Tauranga bridge over $5000 debt freed after 20 yearsThe execution-style murders gave a shocking glimpse into the hidden world of drug dealing.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSecurity guard caught trying to sell 'cocaine' on Instagram video while in uniform Chavez Stewart later claimed the powder was flour and Panadol.01 Feb 12:00 AM
CrimePolice recall ‘highly charged’ scene at Westmere mansion following wine glass neck woundThe jury panel is now down to 11 after a member improperly looked up the mansion's value.30 Jan 07:00 AM
WorldFrench ex-senator found guilty of drugging lawmakerJoel Guerriau was jailed for drugging MP with ecstasy with intent to sexually assault her.27 Jan 10:23 PM
RugbyKiwis league star Brandon Smith: My 'party boy' days are overSmith has now been alcohol-free for 105 days and has resumed full training.22 Jan 03:02 AM
New ZealandMan's nights 'unbearably lonely' after wife of 46 years killed by drug-using driverJohn Meihana had both methamphetamine and a high level of cannabis in his system.21 Jan 05:00 AM
EntertainmentRussell Brand granted bail as two more sex charges added to caseHe appeared by video link from the US and spoke only to confirm his identity.21 Jan 02:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFar North meth rehab 'in the trenches' as demand outstrips fundingNorthland has the country’s highest meth use per person in wastewater tests.19 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimeSeatbelt bruises expose drunk, disqualified driver after crash he blamed on pregnant partnerAdam Hubac hit a bank and flipped his car, then told police his partner had been driving. 19 Jan 05:00 AM
Entertainment'Unsubstantiated': Major festival shuts down mass 'needle spiking' rumoursFestival medics say they have seen no puncture wounds or injection injuries.18 Jan 04:22 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandYoung nurse left with permanent injury calls for support in mental health wardsCritics of the police withdrawal say assaults have become commonplace in hospitals.16 Jan 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch: Far North police pitch roles to waitlisted recruitsPolice say Canterbury is so full they are not taking any new recruits.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFar North police pitch roles to waitlisted recruitsPolice say Canterbury is so full they are not taking any new recruits.Watch16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBOP drivers using nitrous oxide behind the wheel, police warnPolice stopped an 18-year-old Rotorua driver seen inhaling from a balloon.13 Jan 03:25 AM
New Zealand'Sheer terror': Armed group storm teens' flat, rob them at knifepointThe victims were herded into a room where they were threatened and assaulted. 11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWinning greyhound tests positive for Class A drug but racing investigators can’t find source Neither the investigators nor the owner claims to know how the dog was contaminated. 11 Jan 02:00 AM
