New ZealandWaikato woman admits role in P, GBL drug ringSharon Marfell was a senior member of a drugs distribution syndicate in the Waikato.05 Jul 12:39 AM
New Zealand'Worst fears come true': Why NZ is not ready for a fentanyl crisisLow doses of the life-saving antidote Naloxone are a worry, says NZ Drug Foundation.03 Jul 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnalysis: What we can learn from US opioid crisisMore than a million have died in the US from opioid overdoses, what can NZ do to stop it?01 Jul 08:34 AM
CrimeAltered sentence for man whose meth importation trial was eclipsed by Joseph Parker suppression battleTevita Kulu was sentenced in 2019 to 18 years' prison for the "home-grown" operation.01 Jul 12:46 AM
New ZealandMan cultivated specific cannabis strain to relieve his chronic painA growing room was set up in his garage with specialised heating, lighting and ventilation28 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandFentanyl confirmed to be present in New Zealand for the first timeTest results of the drug that hospitalised 12 people have come back positive for fentanyl.28 Jun 05:41 AM
New Zealand'Greater risk of overdose': US drug expert warns against using fentanylLast year in the US more than 70,000 deaths were attributed to incorrect fentanyl usage.28 Jun 01:45 AM
New ZealandPolice seek source after 12 hospitalised from powdered fentanylFears the drug that killed 60,000 in North America last year is circulating in NZ.26 Jun 07:08 AM
New ZealandNew poll shows most NZers support change in drug lawsMost Kiwis favour drug law changes that remove criminal penalties, focus on health.25 Jun 09:34 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ's most wanted: $50m drug bust fugitive arrested in SpainEXCLUSIVE: Police seek extradition over 500kg drug shipment smuggled into NZ.24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSole trader in meth has extra time added to prison sentenceJudge tells dealer that methamphetamine 'wreaks havoc' on other people's lives.24 Jun 10:11 AM
New ZealandUndies stuffed with meth: Sentence reduced on appeal'Very, very angry' Marcus Forde was kicked out of two gangs for his drug use.20 Jun 06:16 PM
New Zealand'Pipeline to prison': Childhood abuse led killer to life of crimeSerial offender described as having an impulse and intense desire to use violence.19 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentPatrick Gower: On BoozeIn his new special, Patrick Gower: On Booze, Gower investigates the Kiwi drinking culture. Video / ThreeWatch12 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandSix charged after ketamine, P, ecstasy, mephedrone party drug bustPolice operation spanned more than six months and resulted in six arrests.11 Jun 04:50 AM
CrimeJudge references death penalty while sentencing young drug dealerJudge tells young drug dealer he would be hanged if in Singapore, "no questions asked".11 Jun 02:39 AM
New ZealandMan caught allegedly smuggling 2kg of meth in luggage at Auckland AirportIt's the first seizure of drugs from a passenger since the border was reopened.10 Jun 05:33 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTe Ao Mārama a new way of serving justice, but how much difference will $47.4m make?Chief Judge: "We're talking about a change of culture, and with it a change of practice."03 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentHeard and Depp are both losers in their bitter courtroom battle - here's whyThe trial will have ramifications beyond which multi-millionaire has to pay up.29 May 01:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland gang shootings: Seven arrested, guns and ammunition recoveredThere's "no tolerance for this brazen violence" and enforcement will continue, police say.27 May 10:10 PM
Entertainment'Devastated': Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler enters rehab facilityAerosmith has cancelled tour dates amid news of Steven Tyler's relapse.24 May 07:23 PM
New ZealandDilworth School staff member told student his alleged abuser was 'great guy''The school knew about it and chose to ignore it,' a sister of complainant tells court.24 May 04:12 AM
New Zealand'Caught in the act': Dilworth teacher got students drunk, abused them at Waiheke bach, court hearsLeonard Cave has pleaded not guilty to 14 charges including sexual violation.23 May 11:21 PM
New Zealand'Desperate situation': Synthetic cannabis dealing leads to deathThe dealer had lost his job and was desperate for money to keep his household afloat.20 May 04:43 AM
New ZealandMan busted with cannabis in his Mercedes: 'For sick old lady'A judge was sceptical about the man's various excuses for being caught with drugs.10 May 11:21 PM
New Zealand'Fall from grace': 'Storeman' of large drug syndicate jailedPeter Dong Hae Kim's offending was a shock to those who knew him.06 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Get pregnant, that'll fix your problems': Mum's endometriosis fight - for 20 yearsDallas was accused of being a drug seeker for repeatedly turning up to ED in pain.04 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I was treated like a drug-seeker': Mum goes undiagnosed for a decadeEmma says she was repeatedly sent home from ED feeling like no one believed her suffering.04 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Massive haul': NZ-built superyacht used to smuggle $300m of cocaineThe vessel was seized off the English coast with 2000kg of cocaine on board.29 Apr 06:03 PM
New ZealandThe P in paradise: Meth use doubled in lockdown, remains elevatedDrug abuse rose sharply and has stayed well above the historical average.26 Apr 06:31 PM
CrimeA cellphone found after a car accident led to drug-trafficking catchA car accident led to the police investigation of an Invercargill drug trafficker.15 Apr 09:07 PM
New Zealand'I was targeted because I'm a cop' - policeman's drink spiked at pubNicholas Townsend spiked the cop's drink because he was 'annoying' him.15 Apr 12:21 AM
New ZealandHouse of horrors: $30,000 meth damage, tenants ordered to pay upTests revealed meth levels of up to 11 times higher than the national safety standard.13 Apr 11:00 PM
CrimeFormer NZ Navy and drug smuggling super yacht to be auctioned offThe former NZ Navy and drug smuggling super yacht MY Kahu is set to be auctioned off with no reserve. Video / Atlantic Yacht & Ship IncWatch10 Apr 08:41 PM
