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I don't back execution - governor

Jakarta's Governor has reportedly said President Joko Widodo is considering different views on the death penalty, including his own advice that it should be removed from Indonesia's laws.

Bali Nine appeal failure 'disappointing'

Australia's Foreign Minister is disappointed the latest appeal to save the lives two men on drugs charges in Indonesia has failed.

NRL takes over Titans

NRL boss Dave Smith has confirmed the league has taken over ownership of the Gold Coast Titans as the struggling club reels from drug allegations against five players.

Oz cocaine scandal, players face court

Fears are growing that more players, both current and former, across three football codes will be implicated in the Queensland cocaine scandal that has engulfed the NRL.

Indonesia moves for swift executions of Bali Nine pair

It's "very likely" Australians Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan will be moved from their Bali jail cells for execution this week, Bali's chief prosecutor says.

Quarter of psychosis cases linked to 'skunk' cannabis

Nearly a quarter of new cases of psychosis are linked to high-potency "skunk like" cannabis, new research shows.

Bali Nine pair prepare to die

Australian officials will be advised of Indonesia's procedures for executing Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran at a meeting in Jakarta tomorrow.

Bali Nine mastermind living large

The mastermind behind the Bali Nine drug trafficking plot is reportedly living large after winning the lottery as two Australians face execution.

Toddler left as man flees from police

A man allegedly trying to sell drugs to tourists abandoned his 11-month-old toddler in a pram on a Northland street when he fled from police.

Drug-deal pre-school teachers struck off

A "one-off" drug deal at a Wanaka preschool has resulted in two teachers having their registrations torn up.

Popstar reveals Ibiza drug trip

His songs are full of references to drinking and drugs and now Ed Sheeran has claimed he "fell in love with a beanbag" when he tried ecstasy.

Huge shipment of drugs found

Six men have been charged after police seized almost three tonnes of narcotics worth more than A$1.5 billion ($1.62 billion) in Australia's second largest drug bust.

Lady Gaga: Elton John saved my life

Lady Gaga has credited Sir Elton John with saving her when she was struggling with drink and drugs.

Brother sought after high-roller raid

Two brothers who own $5 million worth of property were "flying under the radar" before a drugs raid on their home in an upmarket Auckland suburb.

Ormsby 'learnt a lot' from drug case

A Kiwi who was busted with a half-smoked joint and served months in a Bali jail has learned some hard lessons, her lawyer says.

Fry takes mystery break from Twitter

So fans of the actor's witty puns, intellectual musings and calls to humanitarian arms will be disappointed to learn that he's decided to temporarily quit the network.

Brian Rudman: High time Govt took notice of facts on drug war

A new UK government study on harsh punishments for recreational drug use underlines how wrong-headed NZ parliamentarians were, writes Brian Rudman.

Integrity unit lifts pace of drug testing

New Zealand's horse racing industry is ramping up its $50,000-a-year random drug testing of jockeys.