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| Is it time to legalise recreational drugs in NZ?"Not fit for purpose", NZ's Misuse of Drugs Act is 50 years old and out of date.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 want 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 convictions24 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland mum's warning after nitrous oxide abuse leaves kids 'walking zombies'09 Oct 08:19 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Really humbling' - Kiwi photographers' generous response overwhelms cancer battler02 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCoroner: Agencies 'failed to protect' baby boy murdered by meth-addicted dad01 Sep 05:00 PM
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
New Zealand'Remarkable' drugs: Benefits and drawbacks of Wegovy revealedSemaglutide drugs Ozempic and Wegovy are now available in New Zealand.06 Jul 04:12 AM
Kahu'Real and unequal': MP's death highlights kidney disease crisis among MāoriKidney disease in Māori often stems from diabetes and high blood pressure.04 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandHealth Ministry manager 'way too friendly' with alcohol lobbyAlcohol lobbyists gave input on FASD plans, with some submissions fully redacted.29 Jun 08:24 PM
KahuElder-Holmes on deadline: $5000 fine due for promoting online gamblingNine more influencers have also received warning notices and 27 are on a watchlist.28 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandExplainer: Melatonin, ADHD meds and magic mushrooms - what are the changes?Melatonin will soon be available over the counter in New Zealand pharmacies.26 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandTears as private ambulance operators found guilty of forgery; altering documentsPrivate ambulance operators say they injected drugs into fruit as training exercises.24 Jun 04:42 AM
Crime'Enormous harm': Police bust major drug syndicate in WellingtonPolice seized 23kg of meth and more than 1000 MDMA pills in Wellington.23 Jun 06:23 AM
New ZealandCocaine use surges 229% in NZ amid rising illicit drug trendThe NZ Drug Foundation warns that harm reduction efforts are underfunded.18 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMelatonin to be sold over counter at NZ pharmacies, 'magic mushroom' rules relaxedThe Government has also approved the use of psilosybin, known as magic mushrooms.18 Jun 02:12 AM
LifestyleExpert discusses TikTok's viral migraine remedy claimsA TikTok migraine hack featuring Coke and fries may have a sliver of science behind it.09 Jun 01:53 AM
KahuMore than half of NZ vape products mislabelled, study revealsMost mislabelled vapes had significantly less nicotine than promised.05 Jun 09:02 PM
New ZealandFormer doctor and TVNZ presenter fined for claiming HIV doesn’t exist The tribunal would have cancelled her registration if it hadn’t already done so. 28 May 04:00 AM
