CrimeA new era for Piha surf club after 'nasty, gutless' looting in cyclone aftermathSerial burglar Dylan Hendriks admitted similar offending, but he denied the Piha heist.27 Jul 12:00 AM
CrimeMeth, firearms seized in Kaikoura police raid; duo arrestedMeth, cocaine, cannabis, and firearms were discovered in the raid.26 Jul 05:04 AM
New ZealandNZTA staffer gave confidential driver info to gang members in exchange for methThe King Cobras members then used it to find motorists after road-rage incidents.25 Jul 04:07 AM
New ZealandCommissioners of Abuse in Care Royal Commission reflect on the landmark inquiryCommissioners of Abuse in Care Royal Commission reflect on the landmark inquiry.Watch24 Jul 06:40 AM
New ZealandAbuse in Care: Our national disgraceThe Abuse in Care report calls for apologies, redress and police investigations. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Jul 03:59 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJarrod Gilbert: I went to court. I got schooled.OPINION: So unusual was this court that I wondered if I was, in fact, on drugs.21 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The escalating abuse of nitrous oxide is no laughing matterOPINION: Many young users seem unaware of the dangers posed by nitrous oxide.20 Jul 05:00 PM
Crime'Find me guilty': Cannabis advocate gives jury an easy taskBrian Borland also told the judge 'it's jail or nothing' on growing and trading charges.20 Jul 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEx-addict says roadside drug testing wouldn't have stopped him – but NZ should still do itDuring his time on drugs, he drove high 'every day' and wrote off about six vehicles.19 Jul 05:04 PM
KahuCannabis advocate warns roadside drug test plan could harm mentally ill drivers and MāoriDrivers will be randomly tested for cocaine, methamphetamine, and cannabis.18 Jul 06:43 PM
Lifestyle'Restrict access': Person hospitalised for 26 days after consuming 720 'nangs'Nitrous oxide has been abused as a recreational drug, where canisters are inhaled.18 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandA quarter of a million dollars' worth of cannabis found during traffic stopPolice pulled man over for driving without headlights and then officers smelled drugs.18 Jul 01:52 AM
New Zealand'You or your mum:' Boy woke next to grave dug by dad, told to choose who was going inMore than a decade of man's 'monstrous' violence against partner and son comes to an end.13 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandDrugged driver admits killing retired Rotorua couple in high-speed crashA driver has appeared in court charged over the deaths of John and Janice Christensen.11 Jul 05:01 PM
New ZealandGive youth a chance: Employers urged to give young Northlanders their first jobNorthland youth unemployment is the highest in the country, new figures show.07 Jul 05:00 PM
CrimeEx-Head Hunter caught flushing meth down toilet in police raid on Herne Bay homeFormer outlaw bikie caught with new meth stash during raid at his rehab facility.07 Jul 04:16 AM
New Zealand'Foolish' dealer filmed himself cooking meth, couriering drugs and cashNow Kodee Kee-Sue has been jailed for more than 13 years.06 Jul 04:00 AM
CrimeNotorious meth dealer: 'I wanted to be a dealer with a heart'Serenity Grace Tebbutt was visibly shocked as she was jailed for supply drugs.03 Jul 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Inadequate, flawed' safety and protection before injured toddler killed by fatherCoroner criticises child welfare agency for 'flawed' abuse response.02 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Man Tasered before death in custody, family hopes footage a 'wake-up call'The video shows the man attacking a pensioner before he is Tasered by police and arrested.01 Jul 02:38 AM
New Zealand'Witchcraft': Psychotic man who died in police custody saw ghosts before brutal attack on pensionerA coroner says it is possible the prisoner suffocated while wearing a spit hood.26 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'Best thing for our marriage': How ecstasy use is on the rise among older KiwisEcstasy is the second most commonly used illicit drug in New Zealand after cannabis.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Terrified': Mobster on meth carjacks couple, speeds off sitting on driverWoman pinned to seat by tattooed gangster struggled to breathe, says judge.25 Jun 12:02 AM
New ZealandWoman's crucial role as mule for a jailhouse drug ringWhen Freedom Walker visited her partner in jail, she took meth and cannabis with her.24 Jun 06:00 AM
CrimeMeth addict had been up for three days when he stabbed stranger on Auckland bus'I don’t know why the male attacked me. I was just trying to help him.'23 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandMan sobs as jury acquits him on serious drug chargeThe Crown said there were too many coincidences linking the man to the meth lab.23 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandMan arrested in Greenhithe for drug and ammunition possessionThe man was charged with the possession of GBL [also known as Fantasy or Liquid Ecstasy].20 Jun 03:02 AM
New ZealandUnaddressed trauma and grief: Why teen stabbed a heavily pregnant womanCourt told the 19yo had lured the woman to an address under false pretences.19 Jun 11:40 PM
New ZealandElection candidate was jailed for drug crime: 'I've learned from my mistakes'Convicted offender Ashley Hillis wants to show that people can change for the better.18 Jun 06:10 PM
New ZealandWoman accuses police of deleting footage related to clan labA woman says she and her partner had nothing to do with a meth lab.17 Jun 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Injured mana': Reformed criminal turned drug counsellor sought $700,000 compensationPaora Sweeney wanted a marae-based apology from the prison manager for 'injury' to mana.17 Jun 05:08 AM
New Zealand120kg drug bust: Man caught near ship claims he was 'practising to become a boat captain'Kupa Koinaki didn't realise police had already taken the cocaine he was meant to collect.16 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandCoca-Cola, Canadian Club, Cody's... and a clandestine labPolice allege the cans link the defendant to a clan lab in the lower Kaimai Ranges.13 Jun 08:00 AM
LifestyleWhat is pseudoephedrine and is it okay to take it a lot?Do you know what's in the cold & flu medicines now available again without a prescription?12 Jun 09:15 PM
