New ZealandSamurai sword attacker avoids jailA "grossly intoxicated" man who took a samurai sword to his mother's throat when she refused to hand over his car keys has been ordered to undergo alcohol counselling.08 Jan 02:31 AM
New ZealandPositive drug use 'ignored'The positives of drug use need to be spoken of freely, according to a visiting British academic.04 Dec 06:01 AM
New ZealandDelusions triggered attackA man suffering from paranoid schizophrenia tried to kill his brother-in-law days after being released from a mental health unit at Auckland Hospital.22 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandThe man who flipped the birdDrinking and driving went together like bourbon and coke and then someone died. The offender could legally be back behind the wheel soon after he's out of jail. Phil Taylor asks why there is no life ban 28 Oct 09:44 PM
New ZealandWine drinkers may be imbibing illicit drugDrinkers of wine, sherry and port may be unknowingly breaking the law and consuming small doses of the party drug fantasy.04 Oct 04:30 PM
