New ZealandFears meth lollies could be fatal and budget blowout | Focus Morning Bulletin August 15Fears meth lollies could be fatal, calls for accountability from the Reserve Bank and budget blowout at Ministry of Disabled People.Watch14 Aug 09:05 PM
New Zealand‘It tasted like poison’: Former meth addict mum triggered after son tried 'lolly'Former addict says it's lucky no children have been hurt from contaminated food parcels.14 Aug 07:57 PM
New Zealand'I hope no one dies': Meth beer victim's sister's warning after toxic lollies discoveredAngela Sagala called those who imported the lollies "careless and reckless".14 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimeMichael Morrah speaks to Angela Sagala following meth laced lollies found in AucklandAiden Sagala died after unknowingly drinking liquid methamphetamine. His sister, Angela Sagala, speaks to Michael Morrah after the discovery of meth-laced lollies in Auckland.Watch14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLollies distributed in food parcels contain "potentially lethal levels" of methAt least three people have so far needed medical attention after lollies found to contain 3 grams of methamphetamine were donated to, then distributed by the Auckland City Mission.Watch14 Aug 04:23 AM
New ZealandWarning: Meth-laced lollies could kill - what to look out forPotentially lethal dose of methamphetamine found in Rinda pineapple lolly wrapping.13 Aug 08:46 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAlleged murder and meth: Inside the Polkinghorne-Hanna mansionThe couple's Remuera mansion sat hidden behind tall gates and hedges.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCops bust huge international drug ring: 183kg meth found, 12 arrests, houses seizedCops also seized assets allegedly bought with ill-gotten gains, including two houses.09 Aug 05:13 AM
OlympicsThe biggest scandals of the 2024 Paris Olympics so farDrones, doping allegations, dirty water and much, much more.09 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandFresh arrest over $23m meth seizure as organised crime syndicate dismantledThe arrest of a 42yo Auckland man follows earlier charges against two men in May.08 Aug 07:54 AM
CrimeMexican drug ring bust: Auckland police seize $63m of methThree Mexican nationals have been arrested and are facing serious drug charges.08 Aug 01:49 AM
New ZealandTop watchdog shames two schools; worries some student enrolments, suspensions not fairOmbudsman rebukes Auckland’s St Peter’s College and Christchurch’s Cashmere High.07 Aug 01:29 AM
OpinionChlöe Swarbrick: Deny basic facts and hope for the best? Our children deserve betterOPINION: In order to have a rational debate, everyone needs to agree on basic facts.06 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDog who ingested meth is on the mendLittle Fleur who unwittingly consumed meth during a walk with her owner is on the road to recovery. Video / SuppliedWatch04 Aug 09:04 PM
CrimeMan who stabbed two teen Burger King workers was suffering meth psychosisEthan Simon said he was especially sad about his victims' ages after learning what he did.04 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Nearly died': Inmate allowed out for tangi returned with a bag of meth which burst inside himJudge tells Huata Irving, who was hospitalised, he's the “author of his own misfortune".03 Aug 06:00 AM
CrimeWatch: Polkinghorne jury shown CCTV of Pauline Hanna using rope on last day aliveThe eye surgeon is accused of strangling his wife and staging the death as a suicide.02 Aug 05:04 AM
New ZealandDriver high on cannabis drifted into oncoming lane before killing Raglan mumCannabis-affected driver Darren Lahood crashed into an oncoming car.29 Jul 06:14 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay, Gisborne now NZ’s biggest meth users - police ask for public helpA spike in methamphetamine use in the Eastern District puts it in the top spot per capita.28 Jul 06:00 PM
WorldFurious president arrests niece's fiance after ‘embarrassing’ proposalHe was angry a government helicopter was used while country was hit by deadly mudslides.27 Jul 11:42 PM
CrimeA new era for Piha surf club after 'nasty, gutless' looting in cyclone aftermathSerial burglar Dylan Hendriks admitted similar offending, but he denied the Piha heist.27 Jul 12:00 AM
CrimeMeth, firearms seized in Kaikoura police raid; duo arrestedMeth, cocaine, cannabis, and firearms were discovered in the raid.26 Jul 05:04 AM
New ZealandNZTA staffer gave confidential driver info to gang members in exchange for methThe King Cobras members then used it to find motorists after road-rage incidents.25 Jul 04:07 AM
New ZealandCommissioners of Abuse in Care Royal Commission reflect on the landmark inquiryCommissioners of Abuse in Care Royal Commission reflect on the landmark inquiry.Watch24 Jul 06:40 AM
New ZealandAbuse in Care: Our national disgraceThe Abuse in Care report calls for apologies, redress and police investigations. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Jul 03:59 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJarrod Gilbert: I went to court. I got schooled.OPINION: So unusual was this court that I wondered if I was, in fact, on drugs.21 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The escalating abuse of nitrous oxide is no laughing matterOPINION: Many young users seem unaware of the dangers posed by nitrous oxide.20 Jul 05:00 PM
Crime'Find me guilty': Cannabis advocate gives jury an easy taskBrian Borland also told the judge 'it's jail or nothing' on growing and trading charges.20 Jul 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEx-addict says roadside drug testing wouldn't have stopped him – but NZ should still do itDuring his time on drugs, he drove high 'every day' and wrote off about six vehicles.19 Jul 05:04 PM
KahuCannabis advocate warns roadside drug test plan could harm mentally ill drivers and MāoriDrivers will be randomly tested for cocaine, methamphetamine, and cannabis.18 Jul 06:43 PM
Lifestyle'Restrict access': Person hospitalised for 26 days after consuming 720 'nangs'Nitrous oxide has been abused as a recreational drug, where canisters are inhaled.18 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandA quarter of a million dollars' worth of cannabis found during traffic stopPolice pulled man over for driving without headlights and then officers smelled drugs.18 Jul 01:52 AM
New Zealand'You or your mum:' Boy woke next to grave dug by dad, told to choose who was going inMore than a decade of man's 'monstrous' violence against partner and son comes to an end.13 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandDrugged driver admits killing retired Rotorua couple in high-speed crashA driver has appeared in court charged over the deaths of John and Janice Christensen.11 Jul 05:01 PM
