LifestyleMaga MDMA: Police warn of 'dangerous' drugs shaped like Donald Trump's headThe orange pills could lead to serious harm for drug users.17 Aug 02:02 AM
New ZealandMeth operation uncovered in MuriwaiTwo men will appear in court today charged with manufacturing and supplying the drug.10 Aug 11:50 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Why new rental law may backfire for tenantsThe road to hell may be paved with good intentions, the road to homelessness might be too.08 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandReturn of the meth lab: Covid gets crims cooking againCriminals have had to rethink supply lines for hard drugs amid the global pandemic.02 Aug 12:11 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: New drug-driving testing law a welcome change in attitudeCOMMENT: Driving under the influence of drugs is breaking our social contract.01 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessPot paper's popularity takes NZ university by surprisePharmacists, other healthcare professions line up for $1200 postgrad course.30 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew drug-testing device to be trialled by policePolice develop device that identifies users on methamphetamine, MDMA and cocaine.28 Jul 09:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAspiring Kiwi rapper loses appeal over US jailhouse murderA Kiwi man serving 25 years for a US jailhouse murder says the killing was self defence.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand$200,000 funding boost for Covid mental health servicesGrants are through the Ministry of Health's Whai Ora, Whiti Ora Fund.18 Jul 11:03 PM
New ZealandAmerican woman admits smuggling cocaine into NZ inside puffer jacketsHighly pure cocaine with a street value of $875,000 was hidden inside five puffer jackets.17 Jul 02:28 AM
New ZealandMega drug bust: Canadian jailed for nine years for importing meth, MDMA in electric motorsHarpreet Lidder jailed for importing methamphetamine and MDMA and possession for supply.16 Jul 11:10 PM
New ZealandFocus: New Zealand's 2020 cannabis referendum explainedThis election New Zealanders will vote on whether or not to legalise recreational cannabis use. Video / NZ HeraldWatch14 Jul 02:39 AM
New ZealandElderly leader of meth umbrella import operation jailed for 25 yearsHe was part of a Hong Kong syndicate that imported 267kg of meth in umbrella stands.09 Jul 11:18 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBen Kepes: A bit of Forrest Gump common sense wouldn't go astrayThe estimated social cost from illicit drug use is $1.8 billion, writes Ben Kepes.04 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandLack of MDMA, meth: How Covid affected NZ's drug supplySome users had reported 'dirtier', less pure methamphetamine and increasing prices.02 Jul 05:00 PM
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New ZealandClan lab bust: Accused in court granted interim name suppressionA 45-year-old Mt Roskill man appeared on raft of serious drug and firearms charges.01 Jul 03:30 AM
New ZealandMore Mongols raids today: AK47s seizedMore AK47s and semi-automatic firearms captured in today's raids.24 Jun 03:18 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLouise Nicholas' daughter gets home detention for supplying PLouise Nicholas' daughter Jessica has been sentenced for meth offending.22 Jun 08:06 PM
CrimeNorthland news in brief: Honey Wars set to screenNews snippets from across the region.19 Jun 06:30 PM
New ZealandTop sports star loses suppression again - but still can't be identifiedThe sportsman was named by prosecutors during the drug-trafficking trial last year.16 Jun 12:20 AM
CrimeKarm Gilespie not the first Australian sent to China's death rowAustralian Karm Gilespie is on death row in China.15 Jun 11:05 PM
New Zealand200kg meth bust in NZ: British man jailed for nearly 10 yearsThe case also had links to a 766kg MDMA bust in Queensland.15 Jun 10:20 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: Sydney man's $1m drug conspiracy with Auckland's ComancherosExclusive: Details of the conspiracy include police-listening bugs in cars and a $1m deal.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTop Kiwi sportsman's suppression showdown returns to courtThe sports star "strongly denies" the allegations levelled against him by the Crown.05 Jun 01:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Left to die': Pensioner who survived savage beating now battling health systemHe was beaten nearly to death but is now fighting for support from the health system.01 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCannabis referendum: Former PM urges Kiwis to vote 'yes'Referendums on cannabis and euthanasia will take place on September 19.01 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTwenty arrests in two days: The planned raid of a Hawke's Bay Mongrel Mob chapterA new offshoot of the Mongrel Mob had sprung up. Police were watching, waiting.01 Jun 04:29 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia and marketingThe man charged with informing Kiwis about cannabis and euthanasiaSaatchi's Paul Wilson finds himself in the middle of two of NZ's most contentious issues.29 May 11:22 PM
New Zealand'It's ridiculous': Shortage of 'quality' P due to Covid-19It's impossible to obtain ... if it does pop up, you're paying high prices for your fix.26 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandRise in drug-related incidents near schoolParents warned about rise in drug-related activity near Waikato school.25 May 06:17 AM
New ZealandSon killed by driver high on meth: 'It wasn't an accident'"It wasn't an accident it was a tragedy."18 May 05:00 PM
WorldDriver tries to throw cocaine from van window, forgets to open itHe tried to get rid of the drugs when he saw police were after him — it didn't end well.09 May 08:26 PM
New ZealandFocus: Police narcotics and currency detector dog Tas retires after 5 years of serviceFocus: Police dog Tas was lucky to escape death row at a Nelson pound, now after 5 years of service as a narcotics and currency detector in the Police Dog Section she is retiring. Video / Mark MitchellWatch09 May 05:00 PM