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 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 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 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 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 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 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
