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
New ZealandKiller driver's jail sentence quashed due to injuries she suffered in crash she causedShe was driving drunk when she caused a crash that killed a young woman.24 Oct 05:00 AM
LifestyleThe shame of being a midlife cocaine userHow one party animal hit rock bottom and decided to stop.21 Oct 03:59 AM
CrimeTeen in cell next to his father's 'stalled within the prison system'He's been waiting more than a year for treatment. And he's not alone.20 Oct 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘Never been truly able to love again’: Victim confronts 'malevolent' sex abusers in courtShe spoke of 'massive psychological wounds' that have festered in her life as a result.20 Oct 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Malevolent': Victim's last words to man who abused her, fraudster Paul BennettShe spoke of “massive psychological wounds” that have festered in her life as a result.20 Oct 02:59 AM
SportKiwi's reinvented drug testing kit grabs global attentionKiwi inventor Nick Holland has a chance of winning up to $57,000 for his idea.17 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom P addict to 'squeaky clean': Solo dad eyes new Kāinga Ora homesThe housing agency has announced a major development.16 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiller stabs man for repeatedly asking to buy his cannabisWilliam Izett stabbed a man twice in the torso after he asked to buy cannabis from him.04 Oct 05:00 AM
Crime'Particularly sinister': Mongrel Mob stole vehicles, tried to sell them back to victimsIn one case, a victim was ordered to sign a statement saying their vehicle was not stolen.29 Sep 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Are you high right now?': The bar room debate for Auckland Central"Are you stoned right now?" Auckland Central candidates go head to head on Karangahape Rd.28 Sep 10:17 PM
New Zealand'No evidence': Coroner rules out foul play in highway death of father-of-sixHe was lying face down on the road when he was hit by two trucks.27 Sep 01:00 AM
World'Profoundly toxic': At least 360 Georgia prison guards arrested for smuggling contrabandThe requirements for prison officer training in Georgia are minimal.26 Sep 02:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Heartbreaking': 13yo girls prostituting themselves to buy PMeth is now easier to get than cannabis, a police chief says.22 Sep 06:00 PM
WorldNew York daycare death: Bags of fentanyl stashed under trap doorThe drugs were hidden only a few steps away from a shelf of children’s toys.22 Sep 02:09 AM
New ZealandAct Party promises to bring back over-the-counter pseudoephedrineUnbanning drug part of policies aimed at seniors, including Retirement Commission reform.22 Sep 01:45 AM
EntertainmentEuphoria star's cause of death revealedAngus Cloud died aged 25, one week after burying his father.21 Sep 09:45 PM
New Zealand'Angry' thief banned from Nelson after stealing methadone from pharmacy twiceThe addict went behind the counter and grabbed bottles of methadone from the dispensary.21 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldHunter Biden to plead not guilty to firearms chargesHe has also been under investigation for his business dealings.20 Sep 04:24 AM
New ZealandDopey dealer snoozes through drug bustThe man was oblivious to police activity, asleep on his couch.19 Sep 11:54 PM
CrimeHome detention ordered for attempted rapist caught pantsless on CCTVMethamphetamine psychosis was said to be a factor of the offending.19 Sep 07:16 AM
New Zealand'You lose, your children lose': Waikato mum jailed for drug-dealingCourtney Murray was arrested three years after other previous drug-related offences.19 Sep 06:00 AM
CrimeName suppression lapses: Identity revealed in meth-laced beer caseAiden Sagala died in March after police said he "innocently sat down for a beer".19 Sep 05:17 AM
World'A tragedy': Toddler dies after exposure to fentanyl at New York daycareA package containing a kilo of fentanyl was discovered inside a New York daycare.19 Sep 01:11 AM
WorldUS daycare owner arrested after toddler dies, others exposed to opioidsAuthorities haven't indicated how they believe the children came in contact with the drug.18 Sep 02:10 AM
PoliticsDrug-addicted beneficiaries 'need to get clean enough to work' - SeymourDrug addicts would face the prospect of losing their benefits.15 Sep 01:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Fear campaign': National and Act hit back over MP’s Hawke’s Bay 'mega-prison' claimsAnna Lorck claims Hawke's Bay Prison's extra land would make it a target for expansion.14 Sep 11:28 PM
