New Zealand$2.5 million meth bust: Second chance for offenderThe judges said Uriah Wirihana had showed rehabilitation since his sentencing.08 May 11:18 PM
New Zealand3kg of P, thousands in cash recovered after warrants executed in CanterburyTwo men, aged 31 and 39, have been arrested and will appear in court today.04 May 08:31 PM
New ZealandLocked down and loaded: Police raid nets firearms and methamphetaminePolice target illicit drug trade during lockdown in a raid near Nelson.24 Apr 02:45 AM
WorldElderly in Mexico receive aid boxes stamped with El Chapo's pictureThe daughter of Mexican drug “El Chapo” is handing out aid boxes via her clothing brand El Chapo 701 with the name and picture of her father to elderly people in Mexico. Video / APWatch20 Apr 06:57 PM
PremiumPremiumOlympicsKiwi boss' warning: Why drugs in sport could explodeThe Covid-19 pandemic is creating an unprecedented opportunity for sport's drug cheats.18 Apr 06:00 PM
Entertainment'That's a huge f***ing cat': Seth Rogen live-tweets Cats while highThe star has some stoned musings on the much-maligned movie.20 Mar 09:30 PM
New ZealandWhy New Zealand is on the brink of more heroin overdoses"Our health system is not equipped to deal with it," expert warns.12 Mar 11:00 AM
New ZealandJail sentence for home invasion was right, Appeal Court rules"Try going to the police about this or try to stop me and I'll cut you," he told victim.11 Mar 08:25 PM
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
