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 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 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 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
New ZealandGreens plan own hearings on animal testing for drugsThe Green Party will increase pressure on the Government to rule out testing of synthetic drugs on animals by holdings its own hearings today.20 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandTauranga dairy faces boycott over synthetic cannabisResidents of a Tauranga suburb are boycotting their local dairy to protest the sale of legal highs in their area.20 May 05:05 AM
New ZealandP arrests: kids 'holding up'The wife of a policeman charged over his alleged role in a methamphetamine ring spoke yesterday about the effect the case is having on their family.18 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandK2 manufacturer stops supply to NZThe manufacturer of the controversial synthetic cannabis product K2 has decided to stop supplying the drug in New Zealand until new regulations are imposed.16 May 07:45 AM
New ZealandP-dealing model's jail sentence slashedA cheerleader and model who was the "driving force'' behind a P syndicate has had three-and-a-half years shaved off her 10-year jail sentence.15 May 06:05 AM
EntertainmentJackson 'loopy' after doctor visitsMichael Jackson appeared "a little loopy" after visits with his longtime dermatologist, a choreographer who worked one-on-one with the pop superstar told a jury Tuesday.14 May 11:20 PM
New ZealandK2 synthetic cannabis 'twisted my mind'A Masterton man who terrified his mother and threatened police with a Japanese samurai-style sword told presiding Judge Tom Broadmore yesterday in the Masterton District Court that K2 synthetic cannabis "twisted my mind".14 May 04:05 AM
New ZealandDownfall of colourful drug kingpinGary Read has lived the high life, but now awaits sentencing after pleading guilty to Class A drug charges.12 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandProtesters target legal highsStaff at a synthetic cannabis store cowered behind a counter as hundreds of people gathered outside to protest the sale of legal highs.11 May 04:58 AM
New ZealandProtesters target legal drug shop - High ZoneStaff at a synthetic cannabis store cowered behind a counter as hundreds of people gathered outside to protest the sale of legal highsWatch11 May 04:47 AM
New ZealandDairy owner sees danger of legal highsA central Auckland dairy owner who used to sell legal highs is now so convinced of their danger that he has banned them from his store and actively warns customers who ask for them.10 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandNew formula K2 already on saleA reformulated version of K2 is already appearing on dairy shelves, a day after the older version of the synthetic cannabis product had to be pulled from sale.09 May 08:20 PM
New ZealandLegal highs take a dreadful tollA nationwide police crackdown on synthetic cannabis products begins today amid growing evidence of health problems and crimes linked to use of "legal highs".08 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandNZ drug laws may breach UN treatyNew Zealand's weak laws surrounding the importation and possession of performance-enhancing drugs may contravene obligations under a global treaty.29 Apr 05:30 PM
RacingLab's focus is on horsesIf you're a finely tuned athletic specimen who is unlucky enough to get caught using human growth hormone peptides in Oceania, chances are you're a horse.29 Apr 05:30 PM
SportThe peptide effect diary: Part twoIn a month-long project, reporter Steve Deane took peptides to measure their effect on his athletic performance. Here's part two of his diary.29 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandSynthetic cannabis 'ruined my life'A Whangarei man says smoking synthetic cannabis caused seizures that led to his losing his job and left him unable to drive for 12 months.29 Apr 01:50 AM
New ZealandSlippery path of a drug cheatHerald reporter Steve Deane put his body on the line to find out how easy peptides are to obtain and their effect on sporting performance.28 Apr 05:30 PM
