New ZealandWarnings 'highly dangerous' chemical being sold as MDMA in WellingtonTraces of mercury chloride have been detected in white powder sold as MDMA in the region.15 Nov 08:42 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: All Blacks' win as underdogs; meddling in medical school selectionOPINION: 'I wonder if World Rugby knows about this interpretation or rule change?'10 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandStrong odour leads police to cannabis grow house in Auckland's North Shore, one arrestedIt comes after 11 Vietnamese nationals were deported last month for growing cannabis.08 Nov 03:15 AM
New ZealandPolkinghorne sentenced on meth charges; what will his community work involve?Polkinghorne was sentenced to 150 hours of community work for drug possession.07 Nov 07:40 AM
New Zealand'Significant commercial operation': Couple in their 60s jailed for peddling meth during lockdownTheir dealing continued even when they caught the virus.07 Nov 05:00 AM
World'Heartbreaking and unimaginable': Desperate search after mum gives toddler to her meth dealerThe little girl was only two years old.06 Nov 10:25 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Kids caught up in police raids used as pawns – by gangs and MPsOPINION: Also in today's letters: the Treaty Principles Bill, the US election and tax.06 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandEx state ward stole $140k BMW from Auckland dealership then led police on 200km/h joyrideLocked up as a child 23 hours a day in a small, stifling room, he's now back behind bars.06 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandDrug bust uncovers 19.3kg of meth in a remote wool shedAt a minimum, the 19.3kg of meth had a wholesale value of over $3.5m.03 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandNew roadside drug tests: Will they hurt more than help?Govt says we will have roadside drug testing by the end of the year.03 Nov 09:08 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: No direction home – the lonely life of Liam PayneOPINION: Steve Braunias on the sad death of Liam Payne.01 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHealth watchdog apologises to surgeon's former lover after ignoring complaintPhilip Polkinghorne's lover said she was 'snubbed'.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'F*** off:' Meth mum's sentencing delayed after she arrived at court in 'drug-fuelled state'Lilly Quigley reappeared this week with a judge noting she looked better than last time.01 Nov 07:00 AM
New ZealandLuxury Airbnb drug lord successfully appeals 'excessive' sentenceAt the peak of his drug peddling, Louis Hall squandered almost $1m at the casino.01 Nov 04:00 AM
CrimePolkinghorne's blame game backfires as he returns to court after murder acquittalJudge: There was no evidence at trial suggesting Pauline Hanna purchased or used meth.31 Oct 10:40 PM
CrimePolkinghorne sentenced to 150 hours of community work for meth useThe surgeon sought to downplay his P usage, but it was a centrepiece of the Crown case.31 Oct 08:54 PM
New ZealandNZ woman allegedly tried to smuggle 52kg of meth labelled as tea into SydneyAustralian Border Force officers allegedly detected drugs in 52 packages.31 Oct 01:17 AM
New ZealandTrick-or-treat warning: Meth lollies still a risk, police sayEach 'lolly' is 3g of meth, or 300 doses.30 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice arrest 11, seize $18m in cannabis plants in Auckland criminal syndicate bustThe 11 arrested were all Vietnamese nationals who have since been deported.30 Oct 03:08 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisDerek ChengUp to 260 hits in one canister: Inside Govt moves to crack down on nitrous oxideInhaling excessive amounts can cause neurological impairment, spinal injury, psychosis.28 Oct 05:38 PM
New ZealandThe meth warehouse, the beer, and the death of an innocent 21 year oldMichael Morrah sits down with Aiden Sagala’s family for an in-depth look at a case which shocked the nation. Video Dean Purcell / Alyse Wright / Carson BluckWatch27 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldPot's in pans: US pizzeria apologises for accidentally getting customers highDough was mistakenly made with cannabis oil and five customers needed emergency services.27 Oct 04:04 AM
New ZealandOwner 'shocked' multimillion-dollar property at centre of cannabis bustPolice take away plants, light fixtures and air filters from two properties.23 Oct 11:19 PM
WorldHot-pink party drug proves deadlyThe drug has made headlines after the death of Liam Payne and the arrest of P Diddy.22 Oct 11:33 PM
New ZealandMassive cannabis bust at $3m homes in ritzy Auckland suburbPolice were visible from the street, taking away plants, light fixtures and air filters.22 Oct 12:29 AM
CrimePolice raid a massive commercial cannabis operation in AucklandPolice have raided a massive commercial cannabis operation at two locations in Orakei, Auckland. Video / NZMEWatch21 Oct 10:53 PM
New ZealandR&V tragedy: Uni student's 2020 death 'tragic illustration’ of drug use dangersFletcher Wong was anxious and paranoid but his self-inflicted death wasn't intentional.21 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentLiam Payne had taken ‘potent, hallucinatory’ drugs before death, police sayThe former One Direction star was found dead in his Buenos Aires hotel room last week.21 Oct 01:28 AM
SportOlympic silver medallist pleads guilty to $200m cocaine smuggling attemptAn ex-champion kayaker has admitted a part in smuggling $200m worth of cocaine.17 Oct 09:28 PM
WorldNSW man claims he killed mother with pot plant during drug withdrawal crisisWhile the man admits to the killing, he says he did not intend to murder.15 Oct 02:41 AM
New ZealandMeth lollies Halloween warning: Police urge extra vigilance in Auckland'Vital the public are aware' of the danger. Each 'lolly' is 3g of meth, or 300 doses.15 Oct 12:53 AM
WorldBritish clergyman dies during night of drug-fuelled sex with priestThe unnamed clergyman travelled to Belgium for a papal visit, according to reports.05 Oct 10:26 PM
Football'Nightmare is over': Top footballer celebrates after four-year doping ban slashedFrench World Cup winner Paul Pogba is celebrating after a reduction of his four-year ban.05 Oct 02:50 AM
New ZealandManslaughter and meth: The man in the middle of two trialsThe man who shot an unarmed man he thought had come to kill him, can now be named.04 Oct 05:00 AM
