New Zealand$123 million meth ring shut downPolice have shut down two sophisticated drug rings and seized meth worth up to $123 million during a series of busts across Auckland.17 Apr 12:26 AM
Cycling'I lied and cheated for a long time'Tyler Hamilton rode for Lance Armstrong during three of the seven Tour de France victories the Texan won while doping.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMail-order drugs: just as riskyCustoms is intercepting more mail containing cocaine, LSD and Ecstasy as people use online drug marketplaces to order recreational drugs.13 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldBaby found with cocaine in stomachA baby in the UK who died in the care of her parents had traces of cocaine, strong opiate pain killers and an anti-depressant in her stomach.06 Apr 06:53 PM
New ZealandAides resign after drug exchangeTwo teacher aides caught passing drugs at an Auckland primary school have resigned today.26 Mar 04:24 AM
New ZealandDrugs exchanged in staffroomAn Auckland primary school has suspended two teacher aides after they were snapped exchanging cannabis in the staff room.25 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCannabis bust a success for policeMore than $200,000 of cannabis has been kept off the street after police's annual drug raid.20 Mar 09:43 PM
WorldI don't back execution - governorJakarta'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.01 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldBali 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.24 Feb 10:28 PM
LeagueNRL takes over TitansNRL 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.24 Feb 04:33 AM
LeagueOz cocaine scandal, players face courtFears 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.23 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldIndonesia moves for swift executions of Bali Nine pairIt'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.23 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldQuarter of psychosis cases linked to 'skunk' cannabisNearly a quarter of new cases of psychosis are linked to high-potency "skunk like" cannabis, new research shows.15 Feb 09:02 PM
WorldBali Nine pair prepare to dieAustralian officials will be advised of Indonesia's procedures for executing Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran at a meeting in Jakarta tomorrow.15 Feb 06:24 AM
WorldBali Nine mastermind living largeThe mastermind behind the Bali Nine drug trafficking plot is reportedly living large after winning the lottery as two Australians face execution.10 Feb 08:32 PM
New ZealandToddler left as man flees from policeA 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.09 Feb 09:40 PM
World'Idiotic' game probed in overdose deathSydney police believe revellers at a dance festival where a teenager died of an overdose had been playing a dangerous drug game.09 Feb 02:48 AM
WorldIndonesia explains delay to execution of Bali Nine pairIndonesian authorities are waiting for a Nigerian drug boss and others to receive word their clemency bids have been rejected before scheduling their executions and that of two Australians.05 Feb 05:45 PM
WorldVigil for condemned drug traffickersSupporters are preparing a candelight vigil in Sydney as hopes fade the Bali Nine duo will escape an Indonesian firing squad.28 Jan 09:18 PM
OpinionKathy Marks: Death by 1000 political cutsMyuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan are, by all accounts, model prisoners.21 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldAdult stores raided over drug deathsFour Queensland adult stores have been raided after a batch of synthetic cannabis claimed two lives.14 Jan 11:28 PM
WorldSynthetic cannabis death in QueenslandA man in Queensland has died and another is critically ill after suspected poisoning from a batch of synthetic cannabis.14 Jan 03:12 AM
New ZealandArrested in Thailand, wanted in NZKiwi facing years in Thai jail on drugs charges left home under new name after alleged credit card fraud against 10 people.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDrug-deal pre-school teachers struck offA "one-off" drug deal at a Wanaka preschool has resulted in two teachers having their registrations torn up.18 Dec 04:30 PM
EntertainmentPopstar reveals Ibiza drug tripHis 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.03 Dec 06:00 AM
WorldHuge shipment of drugs foundSix 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.29 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentLady Gaga: Elton John saved my lifeLady Gaga has credited Sir Elton John with saving her when she was struggling with drink and drugs.23 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandBrother sought after high-roller raidTwo 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.14 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandOrmsby 'learnt a lot' from drug caseA Kiwi who was busted with a half-smoked joint and served months in a Bali jail has learned some hard lessons, her lawyer says.11 Nov 05:04 PM
WorldFry takes mystery break from TwitterSo 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.07 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: High time Govt took notice of facts on drug warA new UK government study on harsh punishments for recreational drug use underlines how wrong-headed NZ parliamentarians were, writes Brian Rudman.04 Nov 04:00 PM
RacingIntegrity unit lifts pace of drug testingNew Zealand's horse racing industry is ramping up its $50,000-a-year random drug testing of jockeys.03 Nov 04:00 PM
