PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHe was a gambling addict at 8. One moment turned his life aroundSonny Kotuhi went to prison because of his addiction; now he goes back to help others.14 Jul 06:00 PM
LifestyleKiwi journalist's journey from P addict to climbing EverestHolly Beckham reached 'rock bottom' three years ago before realising she needed help.14 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandKaitāia Hospital health coach easing the anxiety of those seeking helpInnovative roles are being used to help both the healthcare system and patients cope.10 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldBBC under fire over presenter who sent teenager cash for 'explicit' picturesThe unidentified presenter is alleged to have sent more than £35,000 to the then-teenager.09 Jul 04:11 AM
New ZealandDoctor crashed into motorist after driving drunk on wrong side of the roadHe did not check to see if anyone was injured.04 Jul 05:27 AM
New ZealandAddiction counsellor escapes conviction for drink drivingDays later, he appeared on TV talking about being free from addiction.03 Jul 11:11 PM
New ZealandKiwi who had twice-a-day meth habit avoids deportation from AussieJoel Toroa does not want to return to NZ. Everything he has and loves is in Australia.23 Jun 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsIs Labour really soft on crime? The numbers reveal a surprising storyThe Herald has analysed decades of data to see how crime has changed in Aotearoa.31 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWarriorsRevealed: Why Manu Vatuvei was granted early release from prisonThe ex-Warrior was released two years and five months before the end of his sentence.31 May 05:50 AM
New ZealandMore than two-thirds of Kiwis want to ban vaping, poll findsA recent study found 10 per cent of year 10 students were addicted to vaping.29 May 07:11 AM
New Zealand'Ludicrous and unsafe': Gym owner says cops could have stopped arsonistKaikohe gym badly damaged in a suspected arson attack24 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPremium Debate: Subscribers react to teens hooked on vapingSubscribers have their say.18 May 12:22 AM
New Zealand'Child exploitation of the grossest kind': Man shared sex abuse imagesMan who argued he was not aroused by online child abuse images now on home detention.10 May 05:00 AM
Entertainment'Be careful what you wish for': Matthew Perry's dark side to fame.'My struggles to make a name for myself were nothing compared to the aftermath of fame.'23 Apr 07:36 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleHow do you know if you’re addicted to cannabis?New York Times: Nearly 6 per cent of US teens and adults have cannabis use disorder.17 Apr 09:55 PM
CrimeBottle of bourbon a day: Drink-driver sentenced after seventh convictionFinal warning: Drink-driver on last chance for seventh offence.10 Apr 12:26 AM
New ZealandTwo more Northland meth cooks get minimum periods of imprisonment quashedCourt of Appeal quashes minimum periods of imprisonment imposed on two meth cooks.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan caught with 223g of meth allowed to stay in NZA tribunal found it would be unfair to separate the man from his infant daughter.04 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeJudge compares woman's meth addiction to 'a jealous lover' in sentencingThe woman was caught three times and continued to deal drugs while on bail.02 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentHayley Holt’s healing: 'My love just keeps growing’The broadcaster introduces us to her baby son Raven: "He has healed me."31 Mar 05:00 PM
Entertainment'I was just so thankful': Hayley Holt on son Frankie’s final giftHolt shared her harrowing journey with the Herald ahead of the release of her new book.26 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTaking a closer look at minimising harm from pokiesNorthlanders spent $28.2m on pokie machines in just nine months24 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleBinge drinking may be curbed with a pillNew York Times: A decades-old medicine could help reduce harmful drinking.14 Feb 08:21 PM
New ZealandZac Guildford caught breaching home detention by smoking potEx-boss is 'proud' of what former All Black has achieved, a 'bit of pot' is minor.08 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Found with no heartbeat': How P almost killed me - and how I fought backShannan Hill had her first drink at 11 and was hooked on meth by 18.27 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldCrack on tap: Why this store will offer Class A drugsA radical new law in one nation could open the door to retail of hard drugs.11 Jan 11:00 PM
New Zealand'If I can do it anyone can': TV journalist Paddy Gower's alcohol-free yearOne of the best things about sobriety has been rediscovering the joys of morning, he says.26 Dec 03:54 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleInside the world’s most expensive addiction clinicFinancial Times: A week at The Küsnacht Practice starts at $179,000.13 Nov 08:20 PM
EntertainmentMatthew Perry reveals 'scary' confrontation with Friends co-starThe Friends actor said he was 'scared' during the confrontation with his colleague.22 Oct 02:04 AM
EntertainmentFriends star reveals he nearly diedMatthew Perry’s addiction struggles became so severe that he “nearly died”.19 Oct 07:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom the archives: Developer to deviant, the rise and fall of Mark LyonFrom millionaire property developer to the drug-addled owner of a sex dungeon.31 Jul 09:22 PM
New ZealandIngham twin's son learned of her death in the newsJoanne Ingham was living in emergency accommodation and battling alcohol addiction.23 Jun 03:34 AM
New ZealandLiquor store manager took car keys off drunk woman five times over legal limitWoman almost five times the legal limit stopped from driving by liquor store manager.20 Jun 05:00 AM
OpinionChlöe Swarbrick: Govt has life-changing advice - now it needs willpowerPandemic has showed us transformative change can be achieved with enough courage.14 Jun 05:00 PM
