New Zealand'Raid us': Ngāpuhi leader asks police to crack down as teens smoke meth in main streetNgāpuhi leader Mane Tahere has asked police to crack down hard like they did in Ōpōtiki 02 May 11:53 PM
New ZealandPolice Minister wants crackdown on Northland gangs, dirt bike ridersMark Mitchell heard about key crime problems in Northland, and offered some solutions.02 May 12:00 AM
Politics'Growing harm': Hospital discharges linked to meth use skyrocketIt comes after wastewater testing revealed a doubling of meth use last year. 01 May 08:00 PM
New Zealand$34 million: Auckland Airport staff seize 90kg worth of methAuckland Airport staff have seized an estimated 405.69kg of drugs so far in 2025.28 Apr 04:40 AM
CrimeHow desperate business loan led single mum into meth syndicate’s inner circleReaching out to loan sharks over WeChat turned out to be a bad idea. She is now in jail.27 Apr 07:00 AM
Crime'A prison of my own trauma': Woman addresses life-shattering night she was raped by three menVictim battles with “suffocating” PTSD and depression after sex attack.26 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandWeed estate: The landlords, the seven rental properties, and the cannabis enterpriseLandlord loses property portfolio, money, and gets home detention.25 Apr 11:00 PM
CrimeDrug dealer imported meth, cocaine while on police curfew, now locked down around the clock He claimed he was set up, saying someone may have used his name and address.23 Apr 06:00 AM
WorldMan charged over deadly highway rampage in QueenslandThe suspect has been charged with dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death.23 Apr 03:58 AM
New ZealandHow a successful farmer spiralled into a homeless 'night-crawler'Paul Harrop once ran a $4 million farm. Now, he's in prison.18 Apr 06:00 AM
CrimeMeth dealer with 23-year addiction praised for rehabilitation efforts Brian Tito was found with 87g of meth and 'tick lists' of around $50,000.17 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandCrime proceeds could fund drug addiction help, Mental Health Minister saysThe Mental Health Minister says crime proceeds could help fund meth addiction services.14 Apr 07:00 PM
CrimeGang member jailed for perverting justice after fake funeral bail bidHe sought compassionate bail, claiming his godmother had died – she didn't exist.13 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandPhilip Polkinghorne claims Covid-19 vaccine led to wife's deathEx-eye doctor – acquitted of murdering wife last year – spoke extensively for documentary.12 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeWell-known Auckland artist used baby as decoy in prison drug-smuggling attemptVisiting hours included a cuddle, a hug and multiple pills stuffed down an inmate's shirt.12 Apr 08:16 AM
New ZealandGrieving parents demand tougher penalties for drugged drivers after daughters’ deathsElla-Rose Donker and Madi Chamberlain were killed by drivers high on MDMA.11 Apr 07:07 PM
New Zealand'I’ll cut your throat,' drug seeker told woman days before breaking man's backThe 24-year-old has a history of drug abuse, mental health problems and violence issues.11 Apr 10:02 AM
New ZealandAuckland Airport staff seize 25kg of cocaine, meth worth more than $9mThe busts occurred during two smuggling attempts in one night.09 Apr 07:50 AM
New ZealandPolice lay charges over three fatal summer crashesTwo women, aged 70 and 47, are charged alongside a 20-year-old man.08 Apr 05:14 AM
New Zealand'Your last chance:' Judge warns man caught filming woman in Salvation Army changing roomThe 38-year-old has a penchant for committing indecent acts.08 Apr 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleYour weed habit may be messing with your spermNew York Times: A growing body of research shows that cannabis use damages male fertility.08 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandPolice bust cannabis growing operation in Three Kings, AucklandOfficers were seen carrying large crates from the property filled with plants. 02 Apr 06:36 AM
New ZealandTerrified woman carjacked by man on meth at busy intersection, ordered to driveHe got in her passenger seat, carrying a rubbish bag of clothes, and made demands.02 Apr 06:00 AM
Crime‘He was alone and unarmed’: MDMA deal ends with murderOne man was killed and another stabbed after a $150 drug deal went wrong.02 Apr 04:00 AM
KahuYoungsters openly smoking meth prompt Ngāpuhi to seek urgent actionNgāpuhi are calling for the Government to address meth, social and poverty crises.01 Apr 11:09 PM
WorldOperating room horror: Vet nurse took doggie drugs, nearly fell asleep on a spanielShe claimed she was trying to calm her nerves.31 Mar 10:25 PM
New Zealand‘Part of me died’: Sole survivor of triple-fatal crash says goodbye to three matesJeremy Capper lost an arm, a leg and three friends in a triple-fatal motorbike crash.29 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan arrested in cannabis raid claims $77k was from window-washingCharges against Aucklander Metuakore Paruru were withdrawn, but his cash was taken anyway.29 Mar 04:00 AM
CrimeHow a gang leader’s life of business-class trips, six-figure vehicles came to an endRicky Poa led a multimillion-dollar meth and cocaine operation out of Christchurch.29 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandFormer Commonwealth Games boxer avoids jail despite raft of drug chargesThe death of Joseph Blackbourn's coach led to him spiralling out of control.28 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandHow family violence in Whanganui compares to seven years ago'I think victims and survivors are reporting more these days.'28 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand15kg meth suitcase stash seized: Woman arrested at Auckland AirportThe seized meth equates to a potential street value of up to $4.55m.27 Mar 03:02 AM
New ZealandDrug-driving testing legislation passes despite concernsBill passes with support of National, Act, NZ First and Labour.26 Mar 02:48 AM
New ZealandNew planning laws causing concern and New Zealand's meth use | NZ Herald News UpdateConcerns over new planning laws' effect on the environment and annual wastewater review reveals a spike in New Zealand's methamphetamine use. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Mar 06:01 PM
