New ZealandNational MP to travel to Czech Republic if Govt fails to give immigration answersMark Mitchell says residency decision is "rotten" and Govt should give details on case.29 Oct 03:17 AM
New ZealandTeacher accused of dealing PChristchurch teacher on P charges gets interim name suppression29 Oct 02:11 AM
LifestyleFigures reveal rising number of teen drug overdosesThe figures show just how many drug overdose patients were 18 and under.24 Oct 05:30 PM
OpinionAlexander Gillespie: Ardern needs to make hard decisions in drugs warCOMMENT: NZ hasn't answered Trump's call to action but we need a new path that will work.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSynthetic drugs send 31 to hospital in three weeksSynthetic drugs send 31 Christchurch residents to hospital in three weeks.11 Oct 05:48 AM
New ZealandManhunt after robber pulls large knife on pharmacy staffPolice extremely concerned about behaviour of man who pulled knife on pharmacy staff.09 Oct 03:32 AM
New ZealandCountry first: Detector dogs sniffing out new psychoactive substances in prisonsGuests caught smuggling contraband into prison were referred to the police and banned.09 Oct 01:50 AM
LifestyleHow former inmate and drug addict turned his life aroundBut not all are as lucky.06 Oct 01:44 AM
New Zealand1200 synthetics-related callouts for St JohnSt John says every synthetics-related callout is a resource that could be used elsewhere.04 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHealth Minister's plan to tackle syntheticsCabinet to decide action on synthetics as number of deaths grows.04 Oct 04:03 AM
New ZealandMum's synthetic drugs heartbreak: 'Don't sell to my son' plea goes unheard"When your child says I don't care you know you have lost your child to that addiction."04 Oct 12:49 AM
New ZealandTwo Christchurch deaths suspected to be related to synthetic drugsNineteen people in Chch have been affected in the past fortnight; two remain in ICU.02 Oct 09:37 PM
New ZealandHigh point: Drug test change at music festivalsGovernment seeks advice on whether drug checks at music festivals could be legalised.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandMayor meets Mongrel Mob over drug issue"There is the potential for us to do something special" says mayor after meeting the Mob.21 Sep 07:03 PM
New ZealandHigh potency: 22 synthetic-drug ambulance callouts in a week"The reality is this is going to be an ongoing problem - we haven't solved anything."20 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSeven people treated for synthetic drug poisoning in a day in ChristchurchChristchurch synthetic cannabis users experiencing nasty side-effects: DHB.20 Sep 07:39 AM
New ZealandMeth in toner cartridges: Canadian jailedThe Canadian passport holder was in possession of 17.9kg of methamphetamine.12 Sep 07:11 AM
New ZealandThe Great Escape - 600 fewer inmates eases prison crisisPrison crisis turnaround as prison population drops by 600 inmates.03 Sep 06:59 AM
New ZealandCall to ban schools expelling studentsDrug Foundation says 51 per cent of prisoners were expelled from school as children.02 Sep 05:00 PM
CrimeSynthetic cannabis blight has movedOnly ripping apart the dealers and sellers will help suburbs like Maraenui.28 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandKids as young as 11 hooked on synthetic cannabisNapier suburb Maraenui rife with synthetic drugs: report.26 Aug 07:59 PM
New ZealandMan's death blamed on 'severe' new synthetic cannabisThe man died in Maraenui on Wednesday and had bought the drug locally.17 Aug 02:18 AM
New ZealandRise of the drugs: Anxious, sleep-deprived Kiwis turning to anti-psychotic pillsDrugs designed for treating psychosis are being used in NZ for sleep or anxiety.16 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandFour arrests following search warrants in NelsonEight search warrants were conducted throughout the Nelson area today.15 Aug 08:13 AM
CrimeKiller believed he was 'agent of God' - psychiatristQuestions have been raised over the mental health treatment of Gabriel Yad-Elohim.06 Aug 11:40 PM
New ZealandCocaine horse head: American buyer jailedCustoms found 35kg of cocaine inside a diamante-encrusted horse head two years ago.03 Aug 03:00 AM
OpinionHawkesby: How have we not solved synthetic cannabis problem?Comment: When it comes to solutions, I hope it's not just wishful thinking.02 Aug 06:41 PM
New ZealandDHB's treatment of killer under fireLack of hospital beds contributed to patient being released days before a brutal killing.01 Aug 11:30 PM
New ZealandGovernment seeks urgent action on synthetic cannabisAgencies work together to find a way to reduce deaths linked to synthetic cannabis.30 Jul 05:49 AM
LifestylePorn stars share industry's 'dirty secrets'Porn stars have spilt the beans on the industry's "dirty secrets". WARNING: Graphic27 Jul 08:58 PM
New ZealandMan jailed for work cake laced with drugsA man brought a cake filled with drugs to his work last year, sending several to hospital.24 Jul 01:00 AM
New ZealandFive hospitalised after taking mysterious 'green pills'Symptoms included fast heart rates, hallucinations, agitation and sweating.11 Jul 10:26 PM
New ZealandFormer detective, top lawyer call to decriminalise all drugsThe move would take away power from criminals who make huge amounts of money.11 Jul 06:39 PM
New ZealandTeen drinking leads to adulthood alcohol problems: StudySubstance abuse in adulthood has been connected to frequent teen drinking.10 Jul 08:41 PM
