New ZealandBad tabs and no sleep: Why experts are urging Kiwis to get their drugs tested this summerA substance found in some tabs has caused deaths overseas.26 Dec 05:00 PM
WorldUK minister under fire over date rape 'joke'James Cleverly oversees national security and law enforcement in England and Wales.24 Dec 10:31 PM
CrimeDairy farmer to prolific burglar: Man had 50 pending court casesHe turned to crime to fuel his out-of-control gambling and methamphetamine addictions.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCannabis found in child’s cot during Hawke’s Bay drug raidsPolice found $300,000 worth of drugs in raids of large-scale cannabis operation.22 Dec 01:41 AM
EntertainmentPatrick Gower's major life updateThe award-winning journalist gave up drinking two years ago and will 'never regret it'.19 Dec 10:47 PM
Entertainment'Angry and mean': Matthew Perry's final days before deathReport shows how Perry's addictions had taken charge in the days before his death.17 Dec 03:40 AM
CrimeEx-Head Hunter found guilty of meth operation based out of bail rehab centreHe was touted as a success story for the rehab centre, but police thought otherwise.12 Dec 02:06 AM
New Zealand'Over-parent': Mum's excuse for shooting at police to help ram-raiding kids escapeThe woman says her offending was driven by her methamphetamine addiction.12 Dec 12:09 AM
World'Flood' of drugs: Two arrested after importing half a tonne of cocaineTwo men are in jail after an attempt to find half a tonne of cocaine.10 Dec 09:12 PM
New ZealandIwi leader fears lifting pseudoephedrine ban will put more P on the streets'You’re not doing your country any good to put it on the shelves.'10 Dec 04:02 PM
LifestyleFrom meth addict to apprentice: 'I'm building a new life'This Upper Hutt mum turned her life around for her daughter.09 Dec 05:00 PM
CrimeMeth addict was 'fried' during 'terrifying' Halloween night armed invasion of stranger's homeSix men claimed to be police then kicked in the door as a petrified woman tried to escape.08 Dec 07:06 AM
New ZealandHospitality worker jailed for trail of thefts stretching length of NZDavid Wotherspoon's dishonesty stretched the length of the country.08 Dec 05:00 AM
CrimeTeen smoked '20 bongs’ before killing pedestrian and ‘laughing and videoing’ crash siteShe admitted to smoking a large amount of cannabis before the crash.07 Dec 12:46 AM
CrimeMeth dealer set up shop inside drug rehab facility, Crown alleges at trialGiven the location, defence lawyers say there are plenty of other potential suspects.04 Dec 03:52 AM
New Zealand'Inhumane': Christchurch man filmed young man dying from MDMA overdoseThe man was filmed thrashing around in the shower in distress as the drug took effect.02 Dec 05:00 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
CrimeNotorious gang member faces lengthy prison sentence after violent assault on elderly manMobster Puk Kireka kidnapped partner and attacked good samaritan.24 Nov 03:47 AM
CrimeTeacher who made cannabis oil can finish year without ankle braceletTimothy Pauro said he needed drug due to sleepwalking, also had guns in wardrobe.24 Nov 01:23 AM
New ZealandSenior gangster behind popular Auckland gym charged with organised crimeSome of the charges carry a maximum penalty of life in prison.22 Nov 03:18 AM
EntertainmentSmoke and mirrors: Snoop's 'giving up' claim exposed in new adThe truth of the rap legend's wild claim has been revealed.20 Nov 08:16 PM
New ZealandDrug deal gone wrong ends in car crashThe pair reportedly attempted to buy cannabis before they were attacked at a house.19 Nov 11:59 PM
New ZealandAlleged underage prostitution ring: Fox to face more chargesHe also faces drugs charges including for allegedly administering meth to a minor.16 Nov 03:33 AM
New Zealand'I was so high': Man 'ransacked' golf shed in full hazmat suitThe man was 'so high' he left his wallet and ID behind in the shed.14 Nov 09:25 PM
Lifestyle‘This is insane’: How journalist uncovered story behind meth testing industry ‘scam’'They came in with good intentions… [but] it was a complete overreaction.'13 Nov 05:27 AM
New ZealandNew study aims to find effective meth treatments for mana whenua“We want to know their story on what works and doesn’t, and if not, then why?”13 Nov 01:25 AM
New Zealand'Depressed and poverty-stricken': The NZ novelist who overdosed on amphetaminesThe drug was hailed at the time for its ability to relieve anxiety.11 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPseudoephedrine question reflects failure of meth policy - expert"We have taken the eye off methamphetamine."10 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandDunedin man’s inheritiance blown on meth habit'You now wish to lead the last quarter of your life in a law-abiding, offence-free way.'09 Nov 07:30 PM
World'Immense amount of blood': Rottweiler mauls owner after she fed him cannabisThe owners bought the cannabis lollies for their dog because they said he was 'stressed'.29 Oct 10:14 PM
KahuChristchurch rehab centre gets residents growingMum of four goes from meth addict to horticultural journey.29 Oct 06:46 PM
New ZealandPolice, customs seize 140kg of cocaine in Auckland port, four men arrestedThe cocaine was worth $63 million, police say.27 Oct 05:46 AM
Crime'High-level' meth dealer missed his sons' tangi because he was behind barsThe father has taken up carving in prison as a way to process his grief.26 Oct 07:46 PM
New ZealandPolice seize huge amounts of drugs and lay 80-plus charges in drug ring bustThe seizures included 5kg of methamphetamine and 3.5kg of cocaine.26 Oct 04:00 AM
