New ZealandMother of baby who died of head injuries admits lying to police, but claims father slapped himPoseidyn Reigns Hemopo-Pickering, of Manurewa, died in September 2020.04 Mar 04:51 AM
WorldUS court convicts Japanese yakuza for trafficking nuclear materialEbisawa admitted six charges in a New York court in January 2025.04 Mar 03:12 AM
New Zealand'Meth-addled' pair's $70k crime wave led police on dangerous pursuitThey stole cars, a caravan and broke into a man's home, threatening him at knifepoint.04 Mar 01:59 AM
New ZealandMan withdrawn from methadone at 'dangerously rapid' rate later diesA man was removed from methadone programme rapidly, and six weeks later he died.02 Mar 01:43 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldGreek politician is prosecuted for admitting drug use decades agoNY Times: His party said Yanis Varoufakis is charged with promoting and advertising drugs.26 Feb 02:33 AM
New ZealandMan charged after alleged clan lab found at Ōkere FallsSpecialist staff from Auckland are examining the address today.25 Feb 10:33 PM
WorldPolice seize $119k worth of Pokemon, One Piece cards allegedly linked to drug trafficking operationA 26-year-old was remanded in custody after appearing before Melbourne Magistrates' Court.25 Feb 07:57 AM
CrimeMan admits killing woman on bus by stabbing her 20 times after she ignored himDetails of the terrifying scene were made public for the first time today in Auckland.24 Feb 10:01 PM
New Zealand'Vital and trusted cog': Kiwi jailed for 26 years over 800kg cocaine plotMan, 31, 'highly likely' to be deported after his release, court heard.24 Feb 03:00 AM
EntertainmentThe Walsh Sisters: Marian Keyes on addiction, sexism and writing womenKeyes, now 62 and sober for three decades, says addiction never feels like a choice.22 Feb 04:17 AM
New ZealandMan delivered coward punch to rubbish truck driver, who landed face-first on the roadCalem Jackson crashed into the rubbish truck before launching his attack on the driver. 20 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandBrother of All Blacks great Jonah Lomu pleads guilty to drug chargeJohn Lomu and another man face sentencing in the Manukau District Court on June 5.16 Feb 11:44 PM
New ZealandDrug-driver reached for phone, sneezed before killing three motorcyclists, maiming anotherDriver Garth Thompson told police he heard a bang, sat up and saw 'bikes everywhere'.16 Feb 06:00 AM
WorldRFK jnr: 'I’m not scared of germs, I used to snort cocaine off toilet seats'The US Health Secretary says he has been in recovery for 43 years.14 Feb 11:02 PM
WorldAlleged rape victim of Norway princess' son says she took sleeping pillsThe third complainant says she was drunk, on sleeping pills and wanted to sleep.14 Feb 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Should have known the risks': Winning horse and trainer test positive for meth Ival Brownlee claimed he hadn't used since 2012 - but hair tests proved otherwise.13 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandDirt bike rider busted with meth and cash after stalling in suburban driveway - policeThe man also faces dangerous driving charge, and has had his dirt bike confiscated. 12 Feb 08:01 PM
New Zealand'Significant and lasting harm': Nang sanctions are tough for a reason, Health Minister saysSimeon Brown is examining how effective the Government's toughened sanctions have been.12 Feb 05:24 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Action is needed now as alarm bells ring over nangsOPINION: A stronger response is needed before more lives are lost or severely impacted.12 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Manifestly excessive': Drug kingpin who drove $630k Ferrari unhappy with 14-year jail termShuchen 'Ace' Liu and his wife, Xiuxiu Hao, also owned multiple properties in Auckland.11 Feb 06:00 AM
LifestyleNangs: What nitrous oxide does to your body and your brainWhat are the health impacts - and can they be reversed?11 Feb 02:00 AM
Herald NOWHawke's Bay nangs crisis: Two hospitalised with nerve damageHawke's Bay Today Editor Chris Hyde says nangs are increasing in size. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch10 Feb 06:43 PM
New ZealandTwo people in ED with nerve damage from nang abuse amid Hawke's Bay ‘epidemic’ Community leaders held a crisis meeting on widespread recreational nang use in the region.10 Feb 05:14 PM
CrimeHigh-speed Harley late-night dash ends in double arrest, seized drugs at garage hideout The rider failed to stop for police, took off at high speed and ran a red light.09 Feb 10:17 PM
New ZealandWarning for Kiwis after suspected mass MDMA overdose in AustraliaA man died at the Dreamstate Music Festival in Sydney over the weekend.09 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandMDMA pills found with 3-4 times usual doseWhat's behind the ultra-high potency? The New Zealand Drug Foundation's Sarah Helm explains. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch08 Feb 08:09 PM
New ZealandWoman suffered entrenched family violence, strangled more than 40 times by partnerOn one occasion, she lost consciousness, and, when she woke, she stabbed the man. 08 Feb 04:00 AM
WorldOne dead, six hospitalised at Sydney dance music festivalThe man in his 40s suffered a medical episode about 11.30pm at Dreamstate.08 Feb 03:04 AM
New ZealandNangs crisis emerges in regional NZ: ‘It’s epidemic now – they’re everywhere’Canisters litter gutters, with teens hunched comatose at the wheel of stopped vehicles.06 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Wouldn't put a dog in here': Taxpayer-funded tenants allegedly left in gang-run 'skid row' motelAuckland Council has shut a derelict motel as unsanitary and is weighing legal action.04 Feb 04:00 PM
CrimeComanchero pair charged after pistol, cocaine press and meth found in raidsThe two men, aged 33 and 30, will appear in the Manukau District Court.04 Feb 03:55 AM
AucklandPair accused of trying to smuggle 36kg of meth into NZ in Playboy‑branded green teaThe two men arrived at Auckland International Airport on a flight from Singapore. 03 Feb 11:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTruckie who shot couple under Tauranga bridge over $5000 debt freed after 20 yearsThe execution-style murders gave a shocking glimpse into the hidden world of drug dealing.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSecurity guard caught trying to sell 'cocaine' on Instagram video while in uniform Chavez Stewart later claimed the powder was flour and Panadol.01 Feb 12:00 AM
