EntertainmentOpinion: The Rolling Stones are right to drop Brown SugarThe band's decision to remove the 1971 song from their set list has caused controversy.15 Oct 09:57 PM
New ZealandCoroner's warning: Man died day after honeymoon from mixing MDMA, alcoholThe level of MDMA and alcohol ultimately led to him suffering acute cardiac failure.13 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandWhenuapai knife killing: Not guilty of murderThe Crown said he had no need to stay and stab his ex-friend. He said it was an accident.27 Sep 12:44 AM
SportFocus Sport: Warriors star Reece Walsh admits cocaine possessionWarriors star Reece Walsh broke down as he admits to cocaine possession while on the Gold Coast. Video / SuppliedWatch26 Sep 07:07 AM
EntertainmentJay-Jay Feeney's secret struggle: 'I feared for my life'For the first time the radio star reveals the trauma of having a drug addict in her life.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: Operation Tauwhiro crackdown on organised crime, gangsPolice Commissioner Andrew Coster announced almost 1000 firearms and $5m in cash has been seized with 800 people arrested in Operation Tauwhiro. Video / Marty MelvilleWatch17 Sep 02:41 AM
New ZealandDrug addicts wait two years for treatmentSouthern DHB chair Pete Hodgson says situation is 'totally unacceptable'.07 Sep 06:26 PM
New ZealandCar importer crim had a 'tiger by the tail'You didn't intend to get in as much trouble as you have, drug racketeer told.03 Sep 03:11 AM
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
