New ZealandKronic brand banned, others to be testedThe Health Ministry has recalled a popular brand of the synthetic cannabis, Kronic Pineapple...30 Jun 02:07 AM
WorldThousands dying in krok's torturous grip'Epidemic' of cheap synthetic opiate use sees Russian drug addicts slowly rot from the inside.24 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandGift basket drug smuggler jailedA key player in the Harrods gift basket drug-smuggling syndicate has been given a lengthy prison sentence.23 Jun 11:08 PM
RetailKronic shopkeepers feel the heatA number of dairy owners have pulled synthetic cannabis from their stores in the face of mounting public pressure.21 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandSynthetic cannabis rules 'welcome'A major manufacturer of synthetic cannabis has welcomed regulation of the products and is...19 Jun 05:30 PM
LifestyleSchool dazeHow worried should parents be about teenagers' alcohol and drug use? Frances Morton went to find out.18 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandKing's boys play game of their lives...Three days after burying their mate, King's College First XV played the game of their lives to beat arch-rivals Auckland Grammar.18 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre Woodham: Teenage years are a killerMy 22-year-old daughter will graduate from law school this year.18 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandDrugs hid in Harrods hamperA drug syndicate smuggled hundreds of thousands of Ecstasy pills to NZ inside Harrods gift baskets.17 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandDrug dogs to check St Kent's ball guestsThe school has also hired security guards to search students at the door.17 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandTeen death: Kronic's role probedAn investigation is under way into what role synthetic cannabis may have played in a fatal car crash.17 Jun 05:30 PM
EntertainmentJustin Timberlake: 'Some people are just better high'Justin Timberlake thinks some people are "better" on drugs.15 Jun 11:11 PM
EntertainmentDarkness singer on why he quit drugsThe Darkness singer Justin Hawkins knew he had to quit drink and drugs when he wet himself on a plane.13 Jun 09:59 PM