PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Roll on drug driving tests rolloutOPINION: Effective action on drink-driving shows potential for a drug-driving crackdown.18 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAbused, addicted but not deported: Mum of six avoids 501 deportation after armed robberyNZ woman helped plan armed robbery at her former workplace in Melbourne. 18 May 07:00 AM
Cycling‘I was doing s***loads of cocaine’: Sporting great opens up on addictionFive-time Olympic champion tells of how family feared they would find him dead.13 May 06:23 PM
CrimeCannabis advocate's supporters rally as 'Gandalf' appears in courtPaul Smith, known as ‘Gandalf’, faces new charges in Whangārei District Court.13 May 05:38 AM
CrimeMan's 11-day crime spree targets police by spitting and threatening to kill staff'I will kill you and then I’ll kill your wife and then I’ll kill your kids,' the man said.09 May 08:00 AM
WorldWatch: 'He's trying to smoke it' - Raccoon busted with crack pipePolice found a raccoon with a crack pipe in a car.07 May 08:04 PM
New ZealandRaccoon caught with crack pipeA woman has been arrested after her pet raccoon was found with a crack pipe in her car.Watch07 May 07:19 PM
New Zealand80-year-old kuia at coalface of Northland's meth crisis as iwi works on planNgāpuhi leader Mane Tahere says we all need to join the fight against the meth crisis.07 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Mastermind' jailed 11+ years for $11m drug syndicate in ChristchurchThe drug ring's "mastermind" received an 11-year prison sentence in Christchurch.07 May 07:55 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessUp in Smoke: Why NZ's medical cannabis industry is struggling to make ends meetAfter tragic cases, a new industry touted as a potential saviour has run into roadblocks.06 May 12:32 AM
New ZealandNorthland's meth crisis: 'There's no magic wand for any of this'Organisations say they are overwhelmed by 'a tsunami of need'.04 May 11:11 PM
EntertainmentJock Zonfrillo’s widow gives emotional first TV interview, opens up on night MasterChef judge diedLauren promised not to reveal Jock's cause of death to respect their privacy.04 May 10:16 PM
New Zealand'I was just watering them': Man living in converted drug house denies being part of cannabis opThanh Truong Ho will likely be deported after serving his jail sentence.04 May 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Community needs to buy-in to meth crackdownOPINION: Northland has NZ's highest meth consumption, with 2000mg per day per 1000 people.03 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Cold turkey': Former drug-taking league player avoids 501 deportation after remarkable turnaround'Rot set in' when the drug user turned to methamphetamine. He later beat his addiction.03 May 01:00 AM
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
