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
New ZealandEasy as A, B... P: Meth now easier to get than cannabisMethamphetamine is far more accessible than marijuana in every region in New Zealand.12 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionRoss Bell: Public safety most important thingCOMMENT: Public health and safety should be starting point for debate on drug law reform.27 Jan 05:44 AM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: How not to legalise drugsCOMMNET: Treating cannabis as a health problem is a recipe for political regret.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovert drug testing at festivals this summerDrug-testing group calls for law change to allow it to operate legally.28 Dec 12:43 AM
New ZealandTerminally ill now able to use cannabisDetails of how products will be prescribed are yet to be confirmed.20 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandNational voters want dope law reformThe polling is by Curia Market Research, owned by National's pollster David Farrar.18 Aug 11:18 PM
New ZealandExperts: 'Tell us what's in killer drug'Peter Dunne wants the Chief Coroner to release information on a "killer drug"29 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDrug deaths don't warrant Govt response - PMGovt will leave the response to seven drug deaths to police, PM Bill English says.24 Jul 05:20 AM
New ZealandJump in Kiwis abusing prescription medsAssociate Health Minister challenged on the focus on abuse of illegal drugs.05 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeachers kicked, hit, stabbed by 'P kids'Teachers are being kicked, punched and stabbed by children of P-addicted mothers.13 Apr 07:19 AM
New Zealand'War on P' not being lost - KeyPrime Minister John Key has today announced an extra $15 million seized from criminals will be invested in anti-drug initiatives.17 Oct 03:08 AM
New ZealandCannabis campaigners protest at police stationsPro-cannabis campaigners this afternoon gathered outside police stations around the country to call for a moratorium on the arrest and prosecution of users.17 Sep 04:51 AM
OpinionDr Lance O'Sullivan, Tuari Potiki: Why Maori must lead on drug law reformCOMMENT: We must replace the criminal justice approach with health interventions, just as they did 15 years ago in Portugal, writes Dr Lance O'Sullivan and Tuari Potiki.11 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandDrug review focuses on compassionHow severely people are dealt with for possession of illegal drugs or drug utensils is to be reviewed.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand$123 million meth ring shut downPolice have shut down two sophisticated drug rings and seized meth worth up to $123 million during a series of busts across Auckland.17 Apr 12:26 AM
New ZealandCannabis bust a success for policeMore than $200,000 of cannabis has been kept off the street after police's annual drug raid.20 Mar 09:43 PM
WorldVirgin founder speaks out about death penaltyVirgin founder Sir Richard Branson says he wants to speak to Indonesian President Joko Widodo in an effort to save those facing the death penalty in the southeast Asian country.10 Mar 08:29 PM
New ZealandMedicinal cannabis use investigatedAn investigation into the use of cannabis for medical purposes has been carried out by the Ministry of Health.10 Mar 04:00 PM
