WorldBaby chews on hand to survive after mum's deathA 2-month-old baby lay on his dead mother's chest for days before her body was found.27 Aug 07:42 AM
New ZealandScammed: From West Coast beekeeper to Brazilian drug mule"I never thought I was carrying drugs."26 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Crushing' sentence for meth importation slashedJailed woman said she couldn't have imported drugs in Ninety Mile Beach drama.23 Aug 11:59 PM
WorldFifteen charged in Tonga cocaine investigationFifteen arrested in Tonga after cocaine washed up on beach in Vava'u.23 Aug 05:12 AM
New Zealand'He died alone': Kiwi man with Covid dies in Indonesian jailA Givealittle page has been set up to help with Harland-White's repatriation costs.12 Aug 07:48 AM
WorldBaby dies after mum passes out in bathA 19-year-old mum was allegedly on drugs when her baby son drowned in a bathtub.07 Aug 10:02 PM
New Zealand'Firearms, gangs and drugs': Meth and black market gun dealer sent to jailIllegal firearms dealer Gordon Mark McRae was sentenced in Rotorua District Court today.04 Aug 12:50 AM
New ZealandSecond death from synthetic cannabis batch - warning of paralysis, seizuresDrug users in Taranaki urged to be cautious after two deaths and a hospitalisation.27 Jul 10:42 PM
New ZealandDesert Rd murder trial: Ex-wife says $10k handed over in bid to keep her awayDoomed man sent associate with money and a message for ex-wife, jurors told.27 Jul 02:08 AM
New ZealandBloody end for young father in Desert Rd caseMassage parlour manager's jailhouse call tipped cops off to dead body, Crown says.26 Jul 03:43 AM
New ZealandPolice raids disrupt billion dollars worth of drug harm to communityPolice arrest eight men and three women in 22 searches.19 Jul 02:23 AM
New ZealandPolice real-time drug tester a successPromising results reported from the Lumi Drug Scan handheld device.19 Jul 12:53 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We've got a problem': Wairoa mayor speaks out as town ranked third in meth useHawke's Bay grim meth reality: three cities are ranked above national average for use.04 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandMeth bust: Cash, ammo, taser and drugs seized, police charge 13Bust will cause significant disruption to local meth distribution, top cop says.02 Jul 07:36 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Severely traumatised': Meth use at home having 'devastating' impact on kids - foster carersHalf of all reports to Oranga Tamariki are related to meth.29 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Very ineffective': Drug treatments in prison criticised"Drug treatment in the community is 10 to 12 times more effective than in prisons."26 Jun 08:00 PM
Crime'Systematic deprivation': Man avoids jail for causing death of partnerNorthlander successfully appeals jail sentence for causing death of his partner.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMedical incident outside SkyCity AucklandFive ambulances are in attendance for a medical incident at SkyCity Auckland. Video / Dean PurcellWatch20 Jun 09:34 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionProf Michael Baker: Why we need to decriminalise drug useOpinion: Time to re-write our drug laws based on evidence and public health principles.17 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDenver Chance murder: Drug dealer killer jailed for 15 yearsChance was killed in February 2019 and his body placed in a freezer.10 Jun 10:42 PM
New ZealandKawhia man Orren Williams avoids jail after admitting drugs chargesAccused was acquitted of murder but is now being sentenced for drugs charges.09 Jun 10:00 PM
VideoHow the FBI and police used the Anom app to sting criminalsHow the FBI and police used the Anom app to make 35 arrests in NZ and target hundreds more worldwide. Video / AFPWatch08 Jun 07:22 PM
VideoOperation Ironside: Australian Police take down mafia, bikie members in ‘sting of the century’Watch: Australian Police take down mafia, Comancheros in early morning raids and seize millions in cars, drugs and cash. Video / AFPWatch08 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandGang allegedly bought catamaran to meet mothership off NZ coastThe criminals thought they were protected by a 'shield of impenetrable encryption'.08 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice take down gangs; Mongrel Mob calls it a smear campaignNZ Police lay 900 charges in wake of major global police op targeting organised crime.08 Jun 01:08 AM
CrimeDig your own grave 'ghastly murder' appeal tossed outMeth dealer hit, stabbed, told to dig own grave, but killer tried to appeal his sentence.06 Jun 01:28 AM
VideoFaces and fights of Mexico's drug warThe Associated Press spent five days on the front line of Mexico's drug war, embedded with the army. Video / APWatch31 May 06:13 AM
WorldDoggone it: Since the nose doesn't know pot is now legal, K-9s retireDrug-sniffing police dogs from around the US are being forced into early retirement.29 May 09:58 PM
EducationThe headline-grabbing headmaster in charge of NZ's second-biggest schoolIt's a complicated job, running a school with a population the size of Raglan.29 May 12:33 AM
PremiumPremiumCrimeMeth hotspot: Trail of destruction in the BayThe impact of meth across the Bay of Plenty continues to grow, a former addict says.23 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMeth hotspot: Trail of destruction in the BayThe impact of meth across the Bay of Plenty continues to grow, a former addict says.23 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandGang violence: 'There were over 30 of them fighting'The violence comes as survey reveals Kiwis are fearful of gang presence in public spaces.23 May 05:00 PM
Entertainment'He didn't?!': Eurovision winner's shocking on-camera actFellow band member appears to nudge him when the camera is on them. So what WAS he doing?22 May 11:08 PM
VideoCafe owner that sold 'pot brownies' pleads not guilty to chargesOwner Nathan Sharp went to trial after pleading not guilty to selling the drug-laced dessert. Video / Nine NetworkWatch22 May 03:31 AM
