Cabinet paper leaked to National also proposes allowing home-grown cannabis.

"It forced me to confront my own preconceptions about addiction."

Referendum on recreational cannabis use planned for 2020.

A fraudster who swindled more than $40,000 claims he is now on the straight and narrow.

Lawyers have questioned the effectiveness of long prison sentences

A parents' group wants guidelines to stop kids spending too much time on screens.

A NZ scientist is exploring a new high-blocking vaccine for drug addiction.

Photos posted on Instagram can now be considered alcohol advertising, board says.

Comment: Salvation Army gives a timely warning about methamphetamine.

The mother of two wants to do what she can to help.

From liquor to lap pool: How swimming saved alcoholic's life

Ardern outlines New Zealand's mental Health focus at World Economic Forum

Rising stars gone too soon, tragic overdoses and legends bowing out of the spotlight.

Major changes are needed to reach the Government's Smokefree Aotearoa 2025 target.

A man who supplied his sister and cousin synthetic drugs before they died is sentenced

Coroner makes recommendations for changes to prevent another death like Nicky Stevens'.

Almost a quarter of teenagers think nobody should view porn.

Health Minister says the Government will give a considered response to report.

The drug lord is behind bars but for his feared cartel, it's still business as usual.

Police believe drugs were not intentionally administered to anybody in the family.

Bron Fleet speaks for the first time publicly about her son.

Daughter of legendary Cream drummer reveals how Harrison tried to "buy" her for the night.

Darren Albert also stole from another woman using her own vehicle as an aid.

Clinic was closed down in 2016 but online video ignites fears it has started up again.

"This disease would not let her go until she was gone."

But not all are as lucky.

There's a tragic story behind the President's lifelong sobriety.

As dad laid passed out, his toddlers played by hot element he used to spot cannabis.

The singer seemed to imply it was litter falling from his pocket.

"It's a trend that has been on the rise for some time now," doctor says.