New Zealand'Your last chance:' Judge warns man caught filming woman in Salvation Army changing roomThe 38-year-old has a penchant for committing indecent acts.08 Apr 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleYour weed habit may be messing with your spermNew York Times: A growing body of research shows that cannabis use damages male fertility.08 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandPolice bust cannabis growing operation in Three Kings, AucklandOfficers were seen carrying large crates from the property filled with plants. 02 Apr 06:36 AM
New ZealandTerrified woman carjacked by man on meth at busy intersection, ordered to driveHe got in her passenger seat, carrying a rubbish bag of clothes, and made demands.02 Apr 06:00 AM
Crime‘He was alone and unarmed’: MDMA deal ends with murderOne man was killed and another stabbed after a $150 drug deal went wrong.02 Apr 04:00 AM
KahuYoungsters openly smoking meth prompt Ngāpuhi to seek urgent actionNgāpuhi are calling for the Government to address meth, social and poverty crises.01 Apr 11:09 PM
WorldOperating room horror: Vet nurse took doggie drugs, nearly fell asleep on a spanielShe claimed she was trying to calm her nerves.31 Mar 10:25 PM
New Zealand‘Part of me died’: Sole survivor of triple-fatal crash says goodbye to three matesJeremy Capper lost an arm, a leg and three friends in a triple-fatal motorbike crash.29 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan arrested in cannabis raid claims $77k was from window-washingCharges against Aucklander Metuakore Paruru were withdrawn, but his cash was taken anyway.29 Mar 04:00 AM
CrimeHow a gang leader’s life of business-class trips, six-figure vehicles came to an endRicky Poa led a multimillion-dollar meth and cocaine operation out of Christchurch.29 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandFormer Commonwealth Games boxer avoids jail despite raft of drug chargesThe death of Joseph Blackbourn's coach led to him spiralling out of control.28 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandHow family violence in Whanganui compares to seven years ago'I think victims and survivors are reporting more these days.'28 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand15kg meth suitcase stash seized: Woman arrested at Auckland AirportThe seized meth equates to a potential street value of up to $4.55m.27 Mar 03:02 AM
New ZealandDrug-driving testing legislation passes despite concernsBill passes with support of National, Act, NZ First and Labour.26 Mar 02:48 AM
New ZealandNew planning laws causing concern and New Zealand's meth use | NZ Herald News UpdateConcerns over new planning laws' effect on the environment and annual wastewater review reveals a spike in New Zealand's methamphetamine use. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Mar 06:01 PM
PoliticsJustice, Police Ministers asked for solutions to tackle near doubling of meth use in past yearA drugs in wastewater report shows a 96 percent increase in methamphetamine consumption. 24 Mar 05:42 AM
New Zealand$21.7m meth bust: Trio of airport workers accused of drug smugglingCustoms have arrested three men for allegedly smuggling the boxes.20 Mar 04:36 AM
WorldAlleged meth driver visits Maccas drive-thru during chase, crashes into cop shopThe driver drank from a watering can during the bizarre low-speed pursuit. 18 Mar 03:59 AM
WorldWatch: Manhunt after 50 inmates escape prisonPrisons nationwide are at 87% over-capacity, minister says.12 Mar 06:51 PM
Crime"They're actually enslaving people in those communities"Head of the National Organised Crime Group, Greg Williams explains how the Mr Asia drug ring paved the way for NZ's methamphetamine problem. Video/Marty Melville - Edit/Ella WilksWatch11 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate after three people overdose on illicit opioid thinking it was cocaine“It’s currently not known how widely this substance may be circulating."10 Mar 08:56 AM
New ZealandPolice search uncovers meth, $100,000 cash and an e-bike stolen in 2023Armed officers stopped the alleged 'known offender' while driving in Tikokino on Friday.09 Mar 10:36 PM
New ZealandFar North could be industrial hemp stronghold if drug law changesThe Far North is ideal for a burgeoning hemp industry, but a law change is needed first.05 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandMajor Canterbury drug bust sees 120 charges laid, 13 arrestedPolice seized $22,000 in cash and $38,000 worth of drugs. 05 Mar 02:39 AM
New ZealandTeacher disguised himself, swapped drugs for oral sex with studentThe girl didn't realise it was her teacher as his face was partially covered.04 Mar 08:58 PM
Crime‘Land of weed’: Man thought he was paying $45k for a job and visa ... now he’s behind barsThe Vietnamese man ended up in a cannabis growing op that used $300 of stolen power a day.03 Mar 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘Drug of choice’: NZ meth use hits unprecedented levelsMeth use reached record levels in NZ last year, peaking at 39.2kg in a week.02 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeSecurity guard beat his partner in public after late-night row in WellingtonMembers of the public provided evidence that helped secure a conviction.01 Mar 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentWho killed Matthew Perry? Inside a Hollywood tragedyTimes: The case has pulled the curtain on the shady networks that prey on wealthy addicts.25 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandReduction in ram raids and concern over opioid use in the workplace | NZ Herald News UpdateReduction in ram raids, Christopher Luxon arrives in Hanoi and concern over opioid use in the workplace. | NZ Herald News UpdateWatch25 Feb 05:57 PM
Travel newsWatch: Hapless tourist busted after drugs fall from pocket during airport tantrumHe shouted, he flailed, he rolled around and he was eventually hauled off to jail.24 Feb 09:40 PM
New ZealandThree arrests following Te Puke tangiA dozen infringement notices were also served after the tangi.21 Feb 05:30 AM
New Zealand‘Gone forever’: Family’s grief as man jailed for 21 years after employee’s meth-laced beer deathAiden Sagala’s overdose death was part of NZ’s largest meth importation case.21 Feb 04:47 AM
New ZealandLargest-ever NZ airport cocaine bust uncovers 100kg smuggled in luggageCocaine amounts seized in Auckland have been increasing: 183kg found this year alone.18 Feb 01:52 AM
