New ZealandThe big money behind NZ's lucrative drug market in 202320 years ago, a kilogram of meth was a big bust - now, that's become the norm.11 Jan 08:34 PM
New ZealandWhat kids who commit serious crimes have in commonHaami Hanara, who was neglected and abused, knifed a man to death when he was 14.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBike-riding man with meth leads police on chase before punching dogNeither the officer nor the dog were injured in the early morning attack.11 Jan 02:09 AM
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
New ZealandYouth clinician who took his own life increasingly distressed at workWorkSafe found a 'very poor workplace culture' at the DHB after a clinician's suicide.08 Jan 04:51 AM
EntertainmentCher denied conservatorship of sonCher’s request to place her son under a conservatorship for addiction has been denied.06 Jan 10:03 PM
EntertainmentCher asks court to give her conservatorship over her adult sonCher says her 47-year-old son struggles with mental health and substance abuse.29 Dec 12:47 AM
New ZealandTest your drugs, unexplained death, and KiwiSaver failure | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 27, 2023Know Your Stuff says to get your drugs checked as dodgy LSD is being sold, A post mortem will be carried out today for an unexplained death in Browns Bay and are younger people setting themselves up for failure with KiwiSaver? Video / NZHeraldWatch26 Dec 07:31 PM
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
