OpinionJames Griffin: Saddle up for le tour de pharmacyIt is that time of year when a bunch of skinny, obsessed men don lycra and cycle madly all over France for 21 days, in an attempt to be the one standing atop the podium in Paris.28 Jun 08:30 PM
EntertainmentDrugs ruined Eminem's organsEminem says his addiction to prescription drugs left him with near-organ failure.28 Jun 01:05 AM
New ZealandHigh K2 use rate among psych unit patientsOne in every eight patients admitted to an acute psychiatric unit had been using the synthetic cannabis K2, an audit published today has found.27 Jun 06:47 PM
New ZealandFresh charges laid against accused copFresh charges of corruption and bribery have been laid against former police officer Peter Pakau, who is alleged to have organised drug runs and tipped of gangsters.27 Jun 06:50 AM
New ZealandHolmes charity shuts doorsA charity set up to combat methamphetamine use and fronted by the Sir Paul Holmes before he died has stopped operating after failing to raise enough funds.26 Jun 05:30 PM
New Zealand'You're just at the top of your game'Fred was in his mid-20s when a car accident on a busy Auckland road left him with serious injuries that would require months of rehabilitation.17 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandSteroid rise worries drug expertRecreational steroid use by New Zealanders has been described as a "huge elephant in the room" by a leading voice in the fight against doping.17 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandTragic threat lurking in pursuit of perfectionKris McKenzie loved his puppy, Oden. One day, inexplicably, Kris flew into a rage, grabbed Oden and threw him into a wall.16 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandParole jumper sought over $113,000 findA student drug dealer who was "given a chance" by a judge is on the run after more than $100,000 was found in his wardrobe.16 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandLegal highs linked to deaths - coronerLegal highs must be banned sooner rather than later, says a Coroner who ruled on the deaths of two young men who both died shortly after taking K2 and party pills.14 Jun 03:15 AM
New ZealandIt's way more addictive than pot - ex addictDion Chammey first tried synthetic cannabis a couple of years ago for recreation, but after a traumatic event it became an ingrained part of his lifestyle and almost impossible to kick, he says.13 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandLegal highs put A&E under stressAn increase in the number of patients showing up at emergency departments paranoid and agitated on synthetic cannabis is delaying the treatment of more worthy cases, says an emergency doctor.13 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandDoctor: Synthetic drug users causing delaysSynthetic drug users are holding up worthy emergency cases in hospital emergency departments across the country, a senior doctor says.13 Jun 12:20 AM
SportRugby: Beale considered passing up LionsTroubled Wallabies star Kurtley Beale admitted he thought long and hard about sitting out the showpiece Lions test series to focus on overcoming his alcohol problems.11 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandLotto bans party pills from outletsParty pills will be removed from many dairies and grocery stores earlier than expected after a Lotteries Commission crackdown.11 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandLotto shops to stop selling legal highsNew Zealand Lotteries has demanded that 600 retailers stop selling party pills and synthetic cannabis alongside Lotto products.11 Jun 03:02 AM
WorldNSW leads charge against synthetic drugs after teen diesNSW is leading the charge against synthetic drugs after Sydney teenager Henry Kwan fell to his death from the balcony of his home after taking a synthetic version of LSD.09 Jun 06:37 AM
New ZealandGrandparents face P fearsGrandparents have spoken out at the anguish of their grandchildren being "orphaned" by methamphetamine.08 Jun 05:30 PM
LifestyleFrom pain comes triumphRebecca Barry Hill meets three women whose suffering taught them survival — and led them to success.07 Jun 09:00 PM
New ZealandJudge denies no-trial pleaAn alleged international drug supplier tried to argue his extradition from Europe was illegal in a bid to have the case against him thrown out.04 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandCop arrested on P charges resignsPolice officer Peter Pakau, who is on bail while facing serious drugs charges, has resigned, Waitemata police have confirmed.04 Jun 02:08 AM
New ZealandP chemicals in kids' roomsA drug and alcohol educator says P-making chemicals are often stored in food and drink containers, within reach of unsuspecting children.01 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandCop arrested on P charges granted bailThe cop charged with organising drug runs for a methamphetamine ring and using the police computer system to tip off his gang colleagues has been granted bail.30 May 06:58 AM
New ZealandGet your (ultra mild) legal highs hereDunne says internet sales from overseas sites will be banned but sales from local sites will be permitted. The buyer's age will be checked from credit card details, as already occurs on lottery and gaming sites.24 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandBan brought forwardDairies, service stations and grocery stores will automatically be banned from selling synthetic cannabis and other legal highs from as early as July.24 May 05:30 PM
New Zealand7-year-old drives drunk grandfatherAn Auckland grandfather was two-and-a-half times over the legal alcohol limit when he let his 7-year-old grandson drive his car - a situation police say is becoming more common.21 May 05:30 PM
New Zealand'King of legal highs' may stage returnLegal high pioneer Matt Bowden has hinted he may return to the industry once the Government makes changes to legislation to make it safer.21 May 05:30 PM
