New Zealand'Get-rich-quick scheme': Mosgiel man jailed on Ecstasy import chargeBlocks of class-B crystals were concealed in a plastic pond filter.27 Feb 10:49 PM
New Zealand$16k excuse: Tenants' shock claim over positive meth testProperty tests positive for meth, tenants blame furniture.26 Feb 11:58 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhy the pro-cannabis vote is being rolledComment: Arguments for legalising cannabis keep failing to pass the laugh test.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand8-year-old 'high on drugs' in resort town'Where are mum and dad?' asks senior council figure.21 Feb 06:40 PM
New ZealandThird of middle-aged Kiwis have tried meth, study suggestsTwenty-eight per cent used meth at least once between the ages of 18 and 35.19 Feb 03:07 AM
New ZealandParty death 'still fresh in students' minds', influencing behaviourSophia Crestani's death is having an impact on the way students are partying.18 Feb 01:41 AM
New ZealandHigh-profile businessman jailed for part in meth ringBusinessman was sentenced to jail for his part in a methamphetamine supply ring.13 Feb 11:51 PM
WorldRenae Lawrence begs for five Bali 9 mules' releaseFreed Bali 9 drug mule Renae Lawrence is begging Indonesia to release remaining smugglers.09 Feb 04:45 AM
New Zealand'Zombie' cocktail: Why are drug-makers mixing these two chemicals?Drug-makers are mixing a "zombie" chemical with a throw-back to NZ's party pill era. Why?30 Jan 07:30 AM
New Zealand'Risk of re-offending': Reason Czech drug-smuggler denied paroleDrug dealing kickboxer denied parole again - and now we can tell you why,.28 Jan 10:39 PM
New ZealandLawsuit over Prince's death quietly settledPrince wrongful death case dismissed21 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We shouldn't have to yell and punish them': Grandparents forced to raise kidsHow to change a life: Variety needs sponsors for underprivileged Kiwi children.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTen people arrested, $5 million of drugs seized in Operation MysticTen people arrested, $5 million of drugs seized in Operation Mystic. Video / Auckland City District PoliceWatch11 Jan 03:10 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ's drug shame: 1.7 tonnes of meth seized in 2019More meth seized in 2019 than any other year, but price of drug plummets to record low.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice stumble across massive cannabis operation, seize 1100 plants and $800kThe surprise find takes out a major source of weed for Auckland and Manawatū.06 Jan 11:46 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Nasty little drug' not seen by New Year drug testers"We've had not seen anywhere near as much n-ethylpentylone as we were expecting to see."02 Jan 08:34 AM
New ZealandThree doses in one pill: Warning over super-strong drugs in NZ this summer"Users are advised that the only way to guarantee safety is to not take them."29 Dec 10:48 PM
WorldNew twist in Mexico family massacreAuthorities have arrested a municipal police chief for suspected links to the killings.29 Dec 02:25 AM
New ZealandHarness racing star 'took party drugs to keep up with daily grind'Arrest was "by-product" of race-fixing probe.19 Dec 02:51 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Very red' eyes: Childcare teachers had cannabis in their systems while at workOne turned up with bloodshot eyes.18 Dec 04:03 PM
New Zealand'Good came out of tragedy': Victim's son welcomes roadside drug testingOra Keene, 84, was one of seven people killed in a 2018 crash caused by a drugged driver.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovt to fund research on music-fest drug testingResearchers will follow a drug-testing group to see if it keeps people safe at festivals.18 Dec 06:37 AM
New ZealandGovt to give police roadside drug testing powersThe new rules will mean 'if you take drugs and drive, you will be caught'.18 Dec 05:02 AM
New ZealandPolice bust nets $400K of methamphetamine"We will take every opportunity to prevent the harm caused by this drug," police say.15 Dec 04:35 AM
New ZealandStudent sentenced for his 'easy money' schemeA 'few clicks' of the keys on a computer and wait for the money to roll in, court told.10 Dec 05:47 PM
OpinionMichael J Armstrong: NZ can learn from Canada's cannabis experienceComment: Canada made recreational use legal in October 2018. Here's what happened.10 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Why election 2020 is going to be uglyThe cannabis referendum is likely become more enmeshed in party politics than euthanasia.06 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPete McKenzie: We already know how to control cannabis useComment: Tobacco has shown the way to reduce consumption, so let's roll with it.03 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentScribe six months clean and eyeing comeback'Not Many' rapper credits rehab with helping him get his mind right.23 Nov 10:10 PM
New ZealandSuicide by cop? Desperate man claims he goaded officers into shooting himAccused had been "in the full expectation the police would shoot back ... and kill him".20 Nov 02:43 AM
New Zealand'Concoction of chemicals' warning: Man suffers seizure in barBar patron was taken outside by friends and became unresponsive.19 Nov 11:04 PM
New ZealandChildcare teacher censured for growing dopeTeacher did not disclose cannabis charge when she applied for registration.18 Nov 07:07 AM
New ZealandAlcohol causes more harm than cannabis, says addiction expertThe political focus on cannabis reform is drowning out debate on the bigger problem.15 Nov 10:01 PM
World'Legs aren't working': Girl's fatal error that caused drug deathInquest into festival drug deaths has revealed the split-second decision made by teen.08 Nov 06:22 AM
