New ZealandHealth bosses warn Govt: 'Patients could die'Health Minister warned changes could be unethical and kill or seriously harm addicts.04 Apr 05:00 PM
World22 people in US bleeding from eyes after using syntheticsThis is the first time that severe bleeding has been associated with the drugs.31 Mar 02:35 AM
New ZealandThree arrested after drug raids in HuntlyTwo men and one woman were arrested after two searches by AOS today.28 Mar 11:49 PM
New ZealandInside the raids on the Mongrel MobPolice smashed a P supply chain in Kawerau today. But breaking addiction is harder.27 Mar 04:44 AM
New ZealandHigher meth and cannabis dependency in North IslandWaikato has the most dependent P users, while high cannabis use is big in Bay of Plenty26 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentThe power to destroyKelly Lyndon on the heart-breaking journey of loving a P addict and the novel it inspired.26 Mar 02:49 AM
New ZealandSynthetic drugs: Bill for tougher penalties passesBill to toughen penalties for supplying psychoactive drugs passes first reading.21 Mar 04:40 AM
New ZealandFather of drug victim calls for harsher sentencesLewis Jones delivered a petition to Parliament today supporting harsher drug penalties.21 Mar 02:20 AM
LifestyleHow a letter brought my estranged twin sister homeSandra left her family for a drug addiction. After 13 years, a letter brought her home.20 Mar 07:15 PM
New Zealand'Bad ecstasy batch' was three times as powerfulMore than a dozen people, including a 15-year-old, admitted to Christchurch Hospital.14 Mar 01:15 AM
New ZealandEasy as A, B... P: Meth now easier to get than cannabisMethamphetamine is far more accessible than marijuana in every region in New Zealand.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's drug underworld: 'Severed limbs, swingers parties and murder'A new book has revealed the dark underworld of NZ's P epidemic.10 Mar 01:00 AM
EntertainmentBobby Brown: What really killed WhitneySix years after Houston's tragic death, her ex-husband reveals the cause of her drowning.02 Mar 09:44 PM
New Zealand$1.5m of cocaine stopped by CustomsAuckland Airport staff found the drug in a hidden compartment in a suitcase.28 Feb 03:19 AM
New ZealandNine hospitalised after taking dodgy ecstasyNine people are in hospital after taking what is thought to be a faulty batch of ecstasy.25 Feb 08:24 AM
WorldMum speaks out after girl gouges eyes out while high on methThe girl is now blind after removing her own eyeballs as crowd tried in vain to stop her.24 Feb 12:06 AM
New ZealandVictim's family launch petition: 'Synthetics are scary, very, very scary'A petition has been launched to support a bill proposing to increase drug supply penalties14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCocaine courier's greed earns him jail timeDrug courier sentenced to eight years in jail for trying to smuggle 2.6kg of cocaine.14 Feb 06:06 AM
LifestyleAussie's codeine ban leaves women battling painThese women are left battling painful conditions after Australia's ban on OTC codeine.03 Feb 07:42 PM
WorldTown flooded with 21 million pillsOver past decade, the prescription painkillers have been shipped to West Virginia.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice seized more than 100kg of cocaine last yearCocaine seizures triple in a year.29 Jan 09:14 PM
OpinionRoss Bell: Public safety most important thingCOMMENT: Public health and safety should be starting point for debate on drug law reform.27 Jan 05:44 AM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: How not to legalise drugsCOMMNET: Treating cannabis as a health problem is a recipe for political regret.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice uncover meth lab in AucklandTwo men have been arrested after officers discover 'complex' laboratory.16 Jan 09:47 PM
New Zealand'No remorse': Killer driver says prison like a 'girls' camp'The only surviving victim of the crash she caused says the letter shows little remorse.15 Jan 02:33 AM
New ZealandSynthetics tragedy: Partner still reelingCalum Jones died in September after using synthetic drugs. Today his girlfriend speaks out07 Jan 07:51 AM
New ZealandSurge in high-dose ecstasy pills this holiday seasonParty-goers warned to be careful with unfamiliar pills after reports of deaths in UK.04 Jan 05:10 AM
New ZealandEcstasy taking at Rhythm & Vines: Police got it wrongPolice have backtracked after claiming ill party-goers had taken Ecstasy.04 Jan 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuOriwa Kemp speaks about Nia Glassie, lifeOriwa Kemp was jailed for the abuse of Nia Glassie. Today she speaks for the first time.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovert drug testing at festivals this summerDrug-testing group calls for law change to allow it to operate legally.28 Dec 12:43 AM
New ZealandFentanyl prescriptions double despite warningsFentanyl is up to 100 times stronger than morphine but it's being used more and more.27 Dec 03:55 AM
LifestyleLocal Focus: How does a meth inspection actually work?What is the process a meth inspector takes? Made with funding from NZ On Air.26 Dec 08:00 PM
LifestyleLocal Focus: When P comes first - meth's impact on childrenKids miss out when parents are addicted to meth. Made with funding from NZ On Air.25 Dec 06:00 PM
WorldInside the world of Brazilian drug lordsThese daring drug kingpins lived in style. Then came Operation Playboy.24 Dec 12:20 AM
