LifestyleCocaine from the chemist: Helen Clark endorses controversial new bookThe former PM and outspoken drug law reformer has lent her support to a bold new scheme.21 Oct 09:41 PM
New ZealandWhy we're still waiting for euthanasia, cannabis referendum resultsIt will be at least two weeks before voters find out the referendum results.17 Oct 07:13 PM
New Zealand'Hope not dope': School principal's plea to parents before cannabis referendum"It can never be okay for a young person to get 'stoned', 'wasted' or 'high'."16 Oct 03:24 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Gisborne meth use rocketed in lockdownUse of methamphetamine was 'hard-out' during Covid 19 lockdown, health officials told.12 Oct 06:19 PM
New ZealandComment: I'm 80. I've never touched cannabis. And I've changed my mind on legalisationIn 1967 I changed my mind on another referendum, about six o'clock closing.12 Oct 04:34 AM
New ZealandCannabis result hinges on youth turnout - researcherPollster had thought the yes vote was "a lost cause", but is now revising his opinion.10 Oct 08:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCould this be NZ's new 'green zone' for cannabis cafes?Where, when and how - so many questions unanswered.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTop medical experts on why they are urging a 'yes' vote in cannabis referendum"A yes vote is a vote for health, not handcuffs."10 Oct 02:25 AM
Entertainment'Legalise it': Sam Neill urges 'yes' in cannabis referendum"NEW ZEALANDERS ! Kiwis everywhere! Make sure you vote in this vital election."09 Oct 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Legalisation sends completely the wrong messageOPINION: John Roughan on the lighter referendum.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPharmacist who stole drugs to feed addiction has registration cancelledThe pharmacist said temptation got the better of him when he was caught stealing drugs.09 Oct 02:53 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoss Bell: Why I believe Jacinda Ardern is a 'yes' voter on cannabisOpinion: The Prime Minister is resolutely coy on her cannabis vote. Here's what I think.07 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandMega meth bust sentencing: Australian jailed over 109kg of concealed drugsDefence: 'He has made a grave mistake, there is no doubt about it.'05 Oct 09:00 PM
LifestyleSchapelle Corby opens up in rare interviewThe convicted drug smuggler says she "doesn't care" what people think of her.03 Oct 09:31 PM
New ZealandReeferendum: Public Health Association throws weight behind 'yes' vote"Prohibition not effective and in some cases is directly increasing harm and inequities."02 Oct 09:28 PM
New ZealandChild to be discharged from hospital after consuming potent fantasy drugThe child was rushed to hospital after ingesting an illicit substance.01 Oct 11:57 PM
OpinionCannabis referendum: 10 pros and cons of legalising drugA guide to the main arguments for and against cannabis legalisation.01 Oct 02:51 AM
New ZealandMan with huge, expensive drug habit jailedThe drug dealer's meth habit cost him about $3000 a day.25 Sep 08:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCannabis referendum: Everything you need to know including why it has become politicalEverything you need to know about the referendum to legalise cannabis for personal use.25 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandToxic warning: Deadly zombie-like drug in NZ againHealth teams extremely alarmed to see a deadly synthetic cannabis hit our shores again.22 Sep 06:55 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionYour choice: Legal or illegal cannabis supply?Comment: There's evidence that few people are put off using cannabis by its prohibition.20 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBig Read: How Dilworth historic abuse case was blown openThe Dilworth investigation started after an approach from a former student two years ago.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe Road Ahead: 'Cannabis users aren't degenerates - they're normal'TOP candidate Abe Gray wants cannabis legalised; Act's Brooke van Velden backs euthanasia.15 Sep 06:52 PM
New ZealandThe Road Ahead: 'Cannabis users aren't degenerates - they're normal'TOP candidate Abe Gray wants cannabis legalised; Act's Brooke van Velden backs euthanasia.15 Sep 06:50 PM
WorldEx- bishop's son snorted coke 'every 40 minutes'He also sold party drugs to fund his love of designer clothes.11 Sep 07:37 AM
New ZealandWhy NZ may have seen the last of killer 'zombie' drugLinked to 64 deaths, there's now a 'complete absence' of zombie drug AMB-Fubinaca in NZ.09 Sep 01:22 AM
RoyalsRoyal staff jailed for cocaine-fuelled rave amid lockdownThe guardsmen attended a booze and cocaine-fuelled "mini-rave" at a riverside park.07 Sep 11:15 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: Judith Collins announces National's plan to tackle methOn a visit to Hawke's Bay National Party Leader Judith Collins announced new plans to tackle the drug on a national and regional level. Video / HBTWatch07 Sep 12:27 AM
New ZealandCannabis referendum raises questions over its medicinal useThe biggest area of confusion for cannabis is whether medicinal cannabis will be legal.06 Sep 11:57 PM
LifestyleHawkesby: Clearing the air about cannabis misinformationComment: Lack of balance in the debate about legalising recreational cannabis.06 Sep 06:30 PM
New ZealandCovid leads to concerns over elder abuse, youth drug takingAbuse and drug-use are two issues raised in a new social care report for Queenstown.03 Sep 03:31 AM
New ZealandMan sentenced for meth-fuelled accident that killed his baby sonThe driver, who had been smoking meth, overtook on a blind corner near Waiouru.03 Sep 02:13 AM
CrimeDiamante horse head case: Pair appeal sentenceThe drugs had an estimated street value of up to $14 million.02 Sep 11:45 PM
New ZealandMt Eden bus crash tragedy: Dad on drugs in crash which killed him, baby sonChris Tobin and his son, 16-month-old, Jack died after Tobin drove into the path of a bus.21 Aug 07:52 AM
