PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChildcare teacher stole centre's money to gambleThe teacher said she was "in the throes of a gambling addiction" when she stole the money.28 May 08:00 PM
TechnologyVideo game addiction ruled official illnessWHO's decision has been met with strong opposition by the global games industry.28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSynthetic-related drug incidents 'drop off' in HuttPolice have targeted several dealers in the past few months, which may have helped.27 May 03:03 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuBudget 2019: What do Māori want?Education is at the heart of what the Māori community wants in this year's Budget.23 May 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMeth, money and a friend's haunting plea: Why former drug dealer became pastor"I sold him a dream - money, gold watches. He had five kids, but on those words he moved."19 May 06:00 PM
CrimeOnline petition supported by MP and MayorSouth Taranaki Mayor and Whanganui MP support an online petition for roadside drug testing18 May 03:23 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSister's heartfelt plea after drink-driving tragedy'It was just a silly last-minute decision which had massive ramifications'13 May 05:49 PM
New ZealandFighting the Demon: Red truck a symbol of everything wrong in KawerauAround 600 people were smoking meth in the town of 6000, say police.13 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandStudy finds Kiwis are pre-drinking longer than mostPre-drinking increased after 30 in Brazil, Canada, England, Ireland, NZ, and the USA.13 May 07:12 AM
EntertainmentDrugs, porn: Korn legend's rock bottomThe incredible story of Brian Welch's journey to recovery.11 May 09:13 PM
New ZealandMeth in dishwashing liquid; The new gangs infiltrating NZSpecialist "cells" of transnational organised crime syndicates have entered New Zealand.11 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandNarcos NZ: Agents who inspired Netflix show 'not surprised' cartels targeting NZThe Herald spent six months with users, recovering addicts and those trying to save them.11 May 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDigital Detox: Unscrambling my muddled mindHow switching off for a month changed my life.10 May 10:04 PM
KahuFighting the Demon: Helping meth addicts see the lightAmid the despair of New Zealand's methamphetamine crisis, is a shining light of hope.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBig Read: Inside the criminal evolution of meth in NZPower, P cooks and profit. The evolution of meth changed the criminal underworld forever.09 May 07:02 AM
New ZealandFighting the Demon: Expert says pleasure of meth overpowers fear of prisonMeth gives 'delight such as they have never experienced before,' professor tells judges.08 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNarcos NZ: The South American meth smugglers targeting KiwisEXCLUSIVE: Mexican cartels are coming to NZ. So the United States DEA is following suit.07 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSon strangled mum, poured petrol on body then set it alightKiri Brackenridge argued he was insane when he killed his mother, the jury disagreed.07 May 06:44 AM
New ZealandFighting the demon: Inside NZ's failure to fix meth crisisNew Zealand is home to one of the most lucrative methamphetamine markets in the world.06 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSpecial cafes? Home-grown? Cannabis referendum details out todayJustice Minister Andrew Little will release details of the 2020 cannabis referendum today.06 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Life as a meth addict - 'It's like being possessed'Lucy lives a life consumed by addiction. But can she get it back?06 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandLegal cannabis proposal could see special cafes or bars for 'safe' consumptionCabinet paper leaked to National also proposes allowing home-grown cannabis.06 May 03:21 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand's P epidemic: Inside the crisis"It forced me to confront my own preconceptions about addiction."05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNational reveals leaked cannabis referendum optionsReferendum on recreational cannabis use planned for 2020.05 May 02:31 AM
New ZealandSwindler's second chance after prison timeA fraudster who swindled more than $40,000 claims he is now on the straight and narrow.18 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandTest case for meth sentencings underway at Court of AppealLawyers have questioned the effectiveness of long prison sentences16 Apr 04:56 AM
New ZealandKids on screens: Parents' group calls for guidelinesA parents' group wants guidelines to stop kids spending too much time on screens.01 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandProposed NZ vaccine could combat drug addictionA NZ scientist is exploring a new high-blocking vaccine for drug addiction.31 Mar 04:00 PM
All BlacksKicked for touch: ABs' Instagram posts broke alcohol advertising rulesPhotos posted on Instagram can now be considered alcohol advertising, board says.27 Mar 03:16 AM
EditorialEditorial: Sallies give timely warning on PComment: Salvation Army gives a timely warning about methamphetamine.14 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionJanet Peters: Intervene early to lessen trauma for kidsComment: Mental Health and Addiction Inquiry has done a great job in raising many issues.11 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldThe family who profited from America's drug crisisSackler family made billions aggressively marketing painkiller, fueling addiction.01 Feb 09:43 PM
LifestyleTauranga doctor joins fight against Bay's meth epidemicThe mother of two wants to do what she can to help.01 Feb 03:00 PM
LifestyleHow man almost drank himself to death: twiceFrom liquor to lap pool: How swimming saved alcoholic's life25 Jan 08:16 PM
