WorldDrug driver who killed four kids sentenced to at least 21 yearsA drunk, drugged and speeding driver who killed four kids in Sydney has been sentenced.09 Apr 03:56 AM
New ZealandFestival drug testing law to be made permanent - Andrew LittleInterim legislation was passed urgently late last year, now a permanent law is imminent.09 Apr 01:15 AM
VideoDMX hospitalised and in critical condition after overdoseRapper DMX has been hospitalised and is in a critical condition after suffering an overdose. Video / GettyWatch03 Apr 10:22 PM
Entertainment'The world is praying': Celebrities react to DMX's prognosis after overdoseThe Grammy-nominated rapper is said to be on life support and the prognosis is "not good".03 Apr 09:58 PM
Entertainment'We are concerned': DMX taken off life support, breathing on his own againHis lawyer says the rapper is breathing on his own again, but doctors are still worried.03 Apr 09:37 PM
New ZealandDeath spurs call for better mental health support at R&VHauora Tairāwhiti leaders want better mental health support at R&V after teen's death.03 Apr 02:02 AM
EntertainmentWhy Demi Lovato documented her overdose in new music videoThe singer has portrayed how she felt when she said her dealer left her "for dead".02 Apr 09:53 PM
New ZealandCrowded House concert suspected drink-spiking: Mum's night in ICUMum-of-four rushed to hospital after suspected drink spiking at Crowded House event.26 Mar 04:57 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMore than 130 drug offences racked up by NZDF personnel - most for MDMAThe defence force has punished more than 130 personnel for using illegal drugs since 2014.24 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan accused of shooting at police appears in courtThe 31-year-old faced nine charges when he appeared in court today.23 Mar 09:59 PM
New ZealandCriminally stupid: Man posts cannabis photo on Facebook, now police are following himA Facebook user showed off his pot plant. It did not go unnoticed.19 Mar 11:28 PM
New ZealandJoseph Parker named as sports star police linked to drug conspiracyThe Supreme Court ruled to publicly name the prominent sportsman this week.12 Mar 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy Joseph Parker wasn't charged by policePolice have said there was not enough evidence to throw handcuffs on the sports star.12 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi sports star who police linked to drug syndicate to be named tomorrow'I have never been involved in the importation of class A drugs,' the sports star said.11 Mar 02:05 AM
CrimeMurder trial: 'Best mate's' drug history mystery'Most placid, mellow dude' ended up dead after suspected cocaine underworld entanglements.10 Mar 04:50 AM
New ZealandPoll: Most NZers support decriminalising cannabisHelen Clark Foundation says there's a strong appetite for easing drug regulation.08 Mar 05:35 PM
New Zealand'Faster than Uber': The chat app where young Kiwis are buying and selling drugsDrug dealers trade candidly on the app which is widely used to sell illicit substances.06 Mar 09:04 PM
New ZealandMeth, $100k cash seized in South Auckland raidTwo people face court on charges of importing and supplying meth.26 Feb 03:02 AM
WorldMassive cocaine bust: 23 tons seized"Never before has so much cocaine been intercepted" in a single operation.24 Feb 07:01 PM
New ZealandCoroner warns of dangers of synthetic cannabisDylan Hotter-Matehe, 25, died trying to get a high from synthetic cannabis.23 Feb 05:45 AM
New Zealand'Avoidable' death of shearer: Coroner calls for drivers to stay off road after drinking, using drugsBlenheim man had alcohol and cannabis in his system ahead of fatal crash.23 Feb 02:24 AM
WorldCalifornia to consider decriminalising LSD, ketamine and magic mushroomsLawmaker's proposal would make it legal to possess small amounts.22 Feb 01:04 AM
New Zealand'Liquid E' seizures and GHB drug charges skyrocket in WellingtonMore more frequent seizures of GBL in the past year in larger quantities than previously.18 Feb 11:08 PM
New Zealand'Charismatic' Comancheros boss jailed for 10 yearsDefence lawyer: "He is intelligent. He is capable. He is charismatic."18 Feb 09:42 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMan who took illicit drugs, bashed elderly woman escapes convictionMan who bashed elderly BP staffer while on drugs avoids conviction, keeps name suppressed.02 Feb 12:38 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBen Kepes: Running for recovery - a drug and alcohol rehab success storyCOMMENT: Leo's story is one about bravery and courage.23 Jan 10:00 PM
RoyalsRoyal buzz: Queen's shop sells popular cannabis-infused productThe Queen's farm shop is selling a royal "trip" of a different kind.23 Jan 08:45 PM
New ZealandPolice axe nationwide helicopter cannabis operationsFocus to change to drugs causing greater harm.19 Jan 06:43 PM
New ZealandMost users wouldn't take MDMA if it was revealed to be bath saltsDrug checking group says 75 per cent of festival attendees wouldn't consume the stimulant.11 Jan 07:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Hooked': Louise Nicholas' daughter on meth battle; mugshot shows addiction realityWeighing 45kg, face covered in sores, teeth fallen out, she was at the peak of addiction.09 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFormer jailhouse lawyer Arthur Taylor to be released from prisonThe high-profile Dunedin inmate cleared his first hurdle to freedom on Thursday.08 Jan 07:24 PM
New ZealandFestival-goers suffer paranoia, seizures after taking fake ecstasy laced with lethal chemicalAlarming reports of drug reactions at New Year festivals08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year's Eve: All you need to know to ring in the new yearWhat you need to know to successfully bid farewell to 2020.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandInmates hospitalised after consuming hallucinogen grown at prisonThey'd earlier dared each other to eat worms, lick spiders and taste plants.27 Dec 02:12 AM
