New ZealandP contamination crisis could mushroomHundreds of state houses are testing positive for methamphetamine contamination, but information on suspected properties shows that could get worse.17 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionSavulescu: Sharapova, drugs and the nature biasCOMMENT: Sharapova is an experienced professional. She doped. The more interesting question is: why was meldonium placed on the banned list?11 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Cops chasing tokers while burglars roamWe're supposed to accept there aren't enough resources available to get the police out with their magnifying glasses to track the miscreants down.08 Mar 08:33 PM
OpinionAlex Wodak: Cannabis relief a step closer in OzGovt aims to let drug be grown for medical or scientific use, but more change is needed, writes Alex Wodak.17 Feb 12:48 AM
SportEx-rugby star hits out after drug chargeGeorge Leaupepe has launched a stinging attack against New Zealand rugby after he says he was left on the scrapheap, broke and battered.09 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleCould a jab be the answer to your cravings?A simple jab could stop cravings for alcohol, cigarettes and junk food, say scientists.16 Jan 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Huge promise in plan to test waste for drugsThe latest weapons in the police crime fighting arsenal are containers to gather samples from Auckland's wastewater treatment plants.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandOperation Ruckus nets another drug dealerHayden Bacon was sentenced to almost 3 years in jail.16 Dec 10:45 PM
New ZealandAttack dogs set on HNZ meth testerA man employed to test a HNZ property for meth ended up in hospital with severe wounds after being shut in the house's kitchen with two vicious dogs.21 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionJarrod Gilbert: Govt stats on gangs 'wildly inaccurate'Jarrod Gilbert writes: Did we elect idiots or did we elect smart people who have treated the public like idiots?28 Sep 10:19 PM
New ZealandLegitimacy of drug ads questionedSome drug advertisement claims pitched at New Zealand doctors offer no supporting evidence, a new study warns.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHomicide case: 'Drugs in Maggie's body'Toxicology results from the second autopsy performed on Maggie Watson showed traces of chemicals or drugs in her system, her grandfather claims.29 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Red tape gives more headaches than liquorRestrictions and regulations which must be complied with just to sell alcohol have spawned entire industries.28 Aug 09:30 PM
AthleticsDrug use a fact of lifeAndrew Alderson spoke to two leading figures with contrasting views on possible solutions.08 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandP trial told of sex pillsAn undercover agent socialised in the VIP lounge at SkyCity casino to gain the confidence of suspected drug dealers.19 Jul 09:50 AM
New ZealandDelivering drink drive message to teenagersFormer supermarket manager finds a more fulfilling life working to help people.16 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionLeo Schep: Ecstasy not a safe party drugAlthough the effects of the party drug ecstasy are transient and may not require medical attention, complications of severe toxicity have occurred, says Leo Schep.22 Jun 10:27 PM
New ZealandCalls to legalise ecstasyA Wellington emergency doctor says the legalisation of pure MDMA - the main ingredient in recreational drug ecstasy - should be considered.17 Jun 10:57 PM
New ZealandSynthetic cannabis health scareMore than 30 people have been treated at hospitals for bad reactions to what is thought to be a potent synthetic cannabis, in a cluster of cases that have surprised doctors.24 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleSmoking dope can cause early puberty - researchSmoking cannabis may cause early puberty and stunted growth in boys, a study has revealed.19 May 01:20 AM
LifestyleConfessions of an 'almost alcoholic'What does an alcoholic look like? For years, I wouldn't have said that label had anything to do with me.15 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandClampdown slashes drug crisesThe number of synthetic cannabis users seeking mental health care halved after legal controls were imposed and have become rare since all products were ordered off shelves.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWar medals stolen for drug moneyA Christchurch woman has today admitted stealing her grandfather's war medals and pawning them off to fund her drug habit.05 May 11:42 PM
New ZealandHalf of state houses tested found methThere were 101 state houses in 2014 contaminated with methamphetamine, also known as P, out of 196 that were tested.05 May 06:09 AM
New ZealandBodybuilder shown death threat textMarven Yacoub testified that he had been taken from a Burger King against his will by a man called Smokey and two unknown gang associates to an office in Ponsonby.04 May 09:22 PM
WorldNew drug makes users stripKnown as flakka, effects include hallucinations, rage, delirium, paranoia and a sharp rise in body temperature which leads users to take off their clothes.03 May 05:00 PM
EmploymentJobs that crave 'stiff drink'New US government data tells us which industries' employees drink the most and which do the most drugs.02 May 02:00 AM
LifestyleWhy making codeine products prescription-only is a good ideaCurrently, lower-strength painkillers such as paracetamol, ibuprofen and aspirin can be bought almost anywhere, while drugs such as Nurofen Plus or Panadeine Forte can be bought only at pharmacies.01 May 01:00 AM
New ZealandBodybuilder 'kidnapped' over pillsA bodybuilder who became the victim of a kidnapping was allegedly tricked into attending a meeting with his kidnappers.29 Apr 09:09 PM
New ZealandBodybuilder kidnapped his 'brother'An Auckland bodybuilder allegedly arranged the kidnapping of a fellow bodybuilder who considered him to be like a “brother”, in an attempt to avoid being jailed.29 Apr 04:16 AM
WorldAustralia steps up pressureIndonesia ignored Australian Government requests to delay execution notices for Bali Nine drug smugglers Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan until after Anzac Day.27 Apr 05:00 PM
