New Zealand'Cruising' banned in boy-racer legislationThe Govt has allowed the banning of cars "cruising" down certain streets as a raft of its hardline measures today start becoming law.20 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandMolenaar best mate and bully, court toldThe former partner of deceased Napier gunman Jan Molenaar has told a court he bullied her into selling cannabis.20 Oct 12:00 AM
WorldAfter the bombing, drug addiction strikes GazaMental health professionals say use of the synthetic opioid Tramadol has risen sharply in Gaza since Israel's three-week Operation Cast Lead offensive.14 Oct 01:11 AM
New ZealandOther products in spotlight as cold and flu tablets restrictedThe Govt is looking at banning other everyday products that are ingredients for the drug P, having taken many cold and flu tablets off shop shelves.08 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandCold and flu medicine will need prescriptionPeople wanting to buy cold and flu tablets with pseudoephedrine will need a prescription from their doctor.08 Oct 01:41 AM
New ZealandClampdown imminent on sales of P ingredientsTighter restrictions on the sale of over-the-counter cold and flu tablets containing pseudoephedrine, the main ingredient in P, are on the way.07 Oct 03:00 PM
CyclingCycling: Disgraced 'Tour' winner to race hereFloyd Landis, stripped of the 2006 Tour de France title after failing a doping test, is to start in the Tour of Southland next month.07 Oct 01:30 AM
New ZealandHotel bans socialite for acting like 'country bumpkin'One of Auckland's poshest hotels has turfed out a high-profile socialite, saying her erratic behaviour has scared guests and staff.03 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandInternational drug ring busted in QueenstownPolice raids in Otago and Canterbury have uncovered a sophisticated international drug syndicate.30 Sep 07:49 PM
World$530m cocaine haul seizedBritain's Royal Navy have made a record seizure of cocaine after a frigate operating off the coast of South America captured drugs with an estimated street value of more than 240 million pounds (NZ$530 million).28 Sep 03:00 PM
LifestyleHow drink and drugs tore Trinny apartMakeover queen Trinny Woodall has revealed her twin addictions imposed on her life and her friends.25 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand50-plus drug arrests in North IslandMore than 50 people have been arrested in two separate large-scale drug operations targeting cannabis in Northland and Hawke's Bay.25 Sep 03:48 AM