New ZealandAsian organised crime recruits young studentsAn Auckland Grammar student alleged to have imported drugs into NZ is part of a growing and alarming trend, police say.22 Oct 04:34 AM
Opinion<i>John Key:</i> Restricting P precursor small price to payThe drug P is a dangerously destructive substance that's wrecking lives, wrecking families, fuelling crime and allowing gangs to flourish.21 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandBill passed allowing boy racers' cars to be crushedThe Vehicle Confiscation and Seizure Bill gives courts the power to send cars owned by repeat offenders to the crusher.20 Oct 11:15 PM
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