New Zealand'Deliberate and unethical': Pharmacist stole methadone, topped up bottles with waterJohn Collett moved the methadone to a small bottle, then put it in his pocket.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Terribly sorry': Troubled doctor prescribed drugs for family but took them himselfThe former top public hospital doctor's actions amounted to professional misconduct.12 Aug 12:00 AM
Rugby World CupDrug Free Sport NZ CEO advocates for change around cannabis and sportNew Zealand athletes have been issued a strong warning this week.10 Aug 02:06 AM
New ZealandOne man remains in critical condition after four affected by suspected laced drugsOne man remains in a critical condition after a warning of laced MDMA.09 Aug 11:13 PM
New ZealandCultural report details upbringing of ‘national shame’Tony Papuni's rampage ended when he climbed a tree in an attempt to hide from police.09 Aug 06:41 PM
CrimePrison ordered for meth syndicate henchman who tied drug rival to chair and stabbed him to deathThe trial gave a rare first-hand insight into Auckland's lucrative underground meth labs.08 Aug 11:31 PM
New Zealand‘You lost the plot’: School rugby coach supplied players with drugs, boozeJason Cameron befriended two of the players who would drink and take drugs at his home.05 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMAFS star released on bail after drug arrestSebastian Guilhaus was arrested last week when police seized $97k of meth at his home.04 Aug 10:17 PM
New Zealand'The sun doesn’t shine as bright': Father's heartbreak after infant's avoidable road deathThe 3-month-old was not harnessed into her seat and was surrounded by airbags.04 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLeading entertainment figure trial: Jury retires to consider verdictsThe trial is nearing the end of its 12th week after originally being set down for six.03 Aug 02:32 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeHow a southern Italian crime family’s reign ended in tragedyFinancial Times: Two shocking murders, 25 years apart, in fight to rule organised crime.30 Jul 10:44 PM
WorldPolice informant headed to prison after admitting 5 bank robberies to feed addictionThe man from New Mexico robbed one of the banks two times.29 Jul 07:07 AM
New ZealandKiwi, 77, allegedly caught with 2kg of heroin at Melbourne AirportThe man could spent the rest of his life in prison.27 Jul 08:46 PM
New ZealandNo criminal inquiry into doc who imported restricted drugs and gave them to drug-seekerThe doctor was suspended for the misconduct, but police are not prosecuting.27 Jul 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeHow fentanyl changed the game for Mexico’s drug cartelsFinancial Times: A highly profitable business feeds frenzied demand for synthetic opioid.26 Jul 01:30 AM
New Zealand'Everyone was using': Defence witnesses reveal entertainment figure's drugs of choice“I know the effects of these drugs. When you see everyone super-hyped-up, you know."24 Jul 05:15 AM
New ZealandPrison escapee rape trial: Complainant quizzed about cannabis useThe trial entered its third day in Wellington's High Court on Monday.24 Jul 05:08 AM
New Zealand'Driven by his addiction': Deportee sentenced to home detention for dealing methHamish Mark Buschl has been accused of supplying meth on 38 different occasions.23 Jul 09:26 PM
New Zealand'Unable to walk': The spike in severe injuries linked to nitrous oxide abuseSix cases have been referred to the neurology department, compared to none last year.23 Jul 04:53 AM
New Zealand'Disappointing': Highly effective methamphetamine programme underfundedFigures show the Health Ministry had spent less than a fifth of this promised investment.22 Jul 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely terrible': 'Nangs' need stricter regulations, says former meth addictThe nangs epidemic: Should cream chargers be banned for youth?18 Jul 07:47 PM
New ZealandDrug linked to Australian death and overdoses found in NZProtonitazene has been linked to one death and multiple overdoses in Australia.18 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandLeading entertainment figure on trial says he went into sleeping girl's room for a blanketIt's day six in the dock for a man facing rape, sexual assault and drugs charges.18 Jul 04:48 AM
Entertainment‘Accidental’ death of Rolling Stones guitarist called into questionBrian Jones was found dead in a swimming pool in 1969 - questions around his death linger.16 Jul 05:04 AM
CrimeJury finds man guilty of multi-million dollar cannabis operationThe cannabis grow had the potential to turn over $24 million a year.13 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEmma Priest: Why ‘getting tough on crime’ doesn’t workScaremongering in an election year is sadly predictable.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandLeading entertainment figure trial: Defendant admits up to 40 affairsA leading entertainment figure takes the stand to give evidence in his defence.11 Jul 04:27 AM
WorldBBC under fire over presenter who sent teenager cash for 'explicit' picturesThe unidentified presenter is alleged to have sent more than £35,000 to the then-teenager.09 Jul 04:11 AM
Crime'Sophisticated setup': Cannabis-grower's operation for personal use benefited friends, tooHe said it was for his own medicinal purposes but distributed it among his friend group.05 Jul 11:10 PM
New Zealand'Nice outdoor Marie': Man offered drugs for sale online under his own nameDealer offered LSD on Facebook, claiming the drug could ‘stop retardation’.03 Jul 07:03 PM
New ZealandTwo arrested after Christchurch raid uncovers $400k worth of methTaking the 1.2kg of meth off the street has prevented 'considerable harm', police say.03 Jul 05:11 AM
New ZealandAustralia legalises psychedelics for mental health in world-first, NZ studies MDMA benefitsAustralia has become the first country to classify psychedelics as medicines.01 Jul 07:25 AM
New Zealand'Lifestyle, cars, money and his uncle' drew man into Mongols gangKane Ronaki is the last of 11 Mongol gang members to be sentenced this week.30 Jun 05:00 AM
CrimeHenchman guilty of stabbing meth cook to death in drug market power struggleRicky Wang, suspected of plotting a bloody syndicate coup, died tied to a chair.30 Jun 04:27 AM
