New ZealandDrug-testing body wants $1m as MDMA use surgesDangerous chemicals are increasingly being found mixed into samples of MDMA.10 Jun 10:21 PM
New ZealandCoalition calls for repeal of drugs law, scrapping penaltiesCoalition calls for Government to put emphasis on health, not penalties for drug use.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice axe nationwide helicopter cannabis operationsFocus to change to drugs causing greater harm.19 Jan 06:43 PM
New ZealandInmates hospitalised after consuming hallucinogen grown at prisonThey'd earlier dared each other to eat worms, lick spiders and taste plants.27 Dec 02:12 AM
New ZealandDrug treatment provider flags '300 per cent increase' in referralsGovernment needs to work on drug law reform, the Drug Foundation says.09 Dec 12:53 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCould this be NZ's new 'green zone' for cannabis cafes?Where, when and how - so many questions unanswered.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandToxic warning: Deadly zombie-like drug in NZ againHealth teams extremely alarmed to see a deadly synthetic cannabis hit our shores again.22 Sep 06:55 AM
LifestyleHawkesby: Clearing the air about cannabis misinformationComment: Lack of balance in the debate about legalising recreational cannabis.06 Sep 06:30 PM
New ZealandMt Eden bus crash tragedy: Dad on drugs in crash which killed him, baby sonChris Tobin and his son, 16-month-old, Jack died after Tobin drove into the path of a bus.21 Aug 07:52 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBen Kepes: A bit of Forrest Gump common sense wouldn't go astrayThe estimated social cost from illicit drug use is $1.8 billion, writes Ben Kepes.04 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandLack of MDMA, meth: How Covid affected NZ's drug supplySome users had reported 'dirtier', less pure methamphetamine and increasing prices.02 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: We're being played for fools over the weed voteCOMMENT: Drug foundation should be transparent about funds.17 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCannabis referendum: Former PM urges Kiwis to vote 'yes'Referendums on cannabis and euthanasia will take place on September 19.01 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It's ridiculous': Shortage of 'quality' P due to Covid-19It's impossible to obtain ... if it does pop up, you're paying high prices for your fix.26 May 07:00 AM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: Winston the voice of reason in a Govt soft on drugsCOMMENT: Allowing drug tests at concerts is the mentality of complete surrender.06 Oct 06:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTeuila FuataiTeuila Fuatai: Cannabis reform critical for Māori menCOMMENT: Legalising cannabis would help stop pathway to prison for Māori men.16 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDrug law reform: What the Government has kept quietThe Government is reviewing drug laws but has kept this under the radar.29 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMeth addict even got high while she was having a baby. This is how she quitThere's always hope if you've got good support from clean people, say recovering addicts.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandP babies: 'He was aggressive ... like the Incredible Hulk'Aggression and delays in learning problems for kids exposed to drug in early years.10 May 03:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'A tsunami of meth': Hawke's Bay's drug problemFor every 1000 people in Hastings and Napier, 990mg of meth is consumed every day.30 Apr 08:26 PM
New ZealandLandlord left with $60k bill after meth caseThe fallout from the $100 million meth-testing debacle continues.12 Apr 02:02 AM
New ZealandHard drug busts soar at borderUN report on seizures proves tackling 'resilient' demand key to progress, says advocate.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRisks of legal cannabis understated - researchersResearchers back cannabis reform, but say Kiwis need full picture before they vote.21 Feb 01:00 PM
New ZealandGovt wants drug-testing kits at all NZ music festivalsThis has been welcomed by the Drug Foundation, who said it was "fantastic news."02 Jan 12:50 AM
New ZealandSentence quashed after man swallows 102 packages of methThe man couldn't pass the drugs and went to hospital to remove them from his body.14 Nov 07:16 AM
New ZealandTreating drug use as a health problem will pay for itself: ReportA NZ Drug Foundation study recommends drug use be treated the same as other health issues.06 Nov 10:27 PM
New ZealandHigh point: Drug test change at music festivalsGovernment seeks advice on whether drug checks at music festivals could be legalised.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandScale of meth evictions 'mind-blowing'Reimbursement not enough for evicted HNZ tenants, says Drug Foundation19 Sep 10:56 PM
New ZealandCall to ban schools expelling studentsDrug Foundation says 51 per cent of prisoners were expelled from school as children.02 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionHawkesby: How have we not solved synthetic cannabis problem?Comment: When it comes to solutions, I hope it's not just wishful thinking.02 Aug 06:41 PM
New ZealandFive hospitalised after taking mysterious 'green pills'Symptoms included fast heart rates, hallucinations, agitation and sweating.11 Jul 10:26 PM
New ZealandFormer detective, top lawyer call to decriminalise all drugsThe move would take away power from criminals who make huge amounts of money.11 Jul 06:39 PM
New ZealandTeen drinking leads to adulthood alcohol problems: StudySubstance abuse in adulthood has been connected to frequent teen drinking.10 Jul 08:41 PM
LifestyleThe big myth about cannabis use debunkedA large study on cannabis has uncovered some unexpected results.03 Jul 03:46 AM
