Wellington‘Extreme caution’: Potent opioid mix prompts high alertThe tablets were found in the Wellington region and could be available nationwide.23 Jan 04:30 AM
PremiumNew ZealandPrice of meth in NZ dropped to new low in 2025, cocaine market growing according to new researchMeth used to be $1000 a gram. Now it's only $283 in Auckland. 18 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumNew Zealand‘We’ve got a big problem': Meth use in NZ spikes to record highConsumption doubled in the second half of 2024, according to wastewater testing.09 Jan 01:00 AM
PremiumLifestyleDry or Damp January: Why even a short break from booze can boost your health28 Dec 01:01 AM
AucklandUrgent warning after multiple hospitalisations linked to synthetic drugs in Auckland24 Dec 04:52 AM
New ZealandMother with Stage 4 cancer fights for unfunded drug to buy more time with son19 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandMore than $1 million worth in luxury cars, property and banned vapes seized in police raids18 Dec 05:17 PM
New ZealandNZ's cocaine capital revealed: New data show the drug's use continues to soar15 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandHow drug-driving tests could hit legal cannabis patientsReturning two positive saliva tests can lead to a 12-hour driving ban.27 Nov 02:34 AM
OpinionJoseph Boden: Roadside drug testing rollout set to begin despite scientific doubtsOPINION: Police will start random saliva tests in Wellington from December.17 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Kissing excessively': Woman jailed for offences including indecency on Air NZ flightBronte LeLievre and Reuben Finn caused 'embarrassment and discomfort' to others on board.13 Nov 02:36 AM
New ZealandThe Elephant | Is it time to legalise recreational drugs in NZ?"Not fit for purpose", NZ's Misuse of Drugs Act is 50 years old and out of date. The Drug Foundation wants drug use decriminalised and the law rewritten to focus on health.Watch29 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom politics to pot: How an ex-health promoter's ideals led to drug convictionsPolice estimated Aaryn Barlow's cannabis haul was valued at $420,000.24 Oct 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe worst ages to drink alcohol, according to scienceOver 65s face higher stroke risk as alcohol drives up blood pressure levels.11 Oct 12:20 AM
New ZealandAuckland mum's warning after nitrous oxide abuse leaves kids 'walking zombies'Large canisters are being sold at dairies with minimal checks.09 Oct 08:19 PM
Herald NOWDrug law, Jobseeker cuts and budget bluesNational’s Paul Goldsmith and Labour’s Ginny Anderson join Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW.Watch09 Oct 06:45 PM
New ZealandWeed smokers at risk of organ damage from chemical-soaked cannabisCannabis smokers risk organ failure from chemicals commonly used to grow the drug06 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Really humbling' - Kiwi photographers' generous response overwhelms cancer battlerAn exhibition for Jason Oxenham will raise money for his expensive treatment in China.02 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCoroner: Agencies 'failed to protect' baby boy murdered by meth-addicted dadCoroner finds a 'suite' of agency failures - police and OT accept making errors.01 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew development in meth lollies case, one year onInside the frantic rescue effort launched when drug-laced sweets hit Auckland.28 Aug 03:59 AM
New Zealand'No special treatment': Health officials defend alcohol industry meetingsAlcohol lobbyists urged against raising taxes or cutting sponsorship.19 Aug 08:04 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Right person for this vital role': NZ's new ambassador in Trump's America The former head of MFAT will become New Zealand's voice to the Trump administration.13 Aug 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Cruel and Third World': Patient starved 16 hours a day for six days waiting for surgeryThe patient should have had surgery within six to 24 hours, Health NZ admitted.28 Jul 06:11 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSam Egger: Youth vaping is a problem, let's look at the evidenceOPINION: Vaping rates rose from 9.7% in 2023 to 11.1% in 2024.27 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch paramedic's warning after bladder cancer diagnosisThe young father was diagnosed with a rare cancer, which typically affects older people.25 Jul 04:36 AM
New Zealand'Stop your medicinal cannabis': Dr warns it could block cancer immunotherapyThe NZ Medical Journal warns cannabis may stop cancer immunotherapy from working24 Jul 07:55 PM
New Zealand'Ultimate sacrifice': Capsized jetskiier died after giving lifejacket to struggling brotherTwo brothers headed out on a jetski. Only one came back alive.23 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandMinistry warns of vaping product over chemical linked to 'popcorn lung'The product had four times the allowable limit of the compound diacetyl.22 Jul 08:25 AM
New ZealandVilla Maria adds cancer warnings to wines sold in IrelandLabels state there’s a direct link between alcohol and fatal cancers.17 Jul 07:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRobert Beaglehole: NZ is on the cusp of smokefree history – we should celebrateOPINION: Smoking rates in New Zealand have dropped to under 7% in six years.10 Jul 06:00 PM
Olympics'World-leading': New study addresses concussion risks for female athletesThe new technology installed will detect signs of concussion from blood.08 Jul 09:12 PM
