PremiumPremiumWorldGreek politician is prosecuted for admitting drug use decades agoNY Times: His party said Yanis Varoufakis is charged with promoting and advertising drugs.26 Feb 02:33 AM
New ZealandMan charged after alleged clan lab found at Ōkere FallsSpecialist staff from Auckland are examining the address today.25 Feb 10:33 PM
WorldPolice seize $119k worth of Pokemon, One Piece cards allegedly linked to drug trafficking operationA 26-year-old was remanded in custody after appearing before Melbourne Magistrates' Court.25 Feb 07:57 AM
New ZealandMan delivered coward punch to rubbish truck driver, who landed face-first on the road20 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandDrug-driver reached for phone, sneezed before killing three motorcyclists, maiming another16 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Should have known the risks': Winning horse and trainer test positive for meth Ival Brownlee claimed he hadn't used since 2012 - but hair tests proved otherwise.13 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandDirt bike rider busted with meth and cash after stalling in suburban driveway - policeThe man also faces dangerous driving charge, and has had his dirt bike confiscated. 12 Feb 08:01 PM
New Zealand'Significant and lasting harm': Nang sanctions are tough for a reason, Health Minister saysSimeon Brown is examining how effective the Government's toughened sanctions have been.12 Feb 05:24 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Action is needed now as alarm bells ring over nangsOPINION: A stronger response is needed before more lives are lost or severely impacted.12 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Manifestly excessive': Drug kingpin who drove $630k Ferrari unhappy with 14-year jail termShuchen 'Ace' Liu and his wife, Xiuxiu Hao, also owned multiple properties in Auckland.11 Feb 06:00 AM
LifestyleNangs: What nitrous oxide does to your body and your brainWhat are the health impacts - and can they be reversed?11 Feb 02:00 AM
Herald NOWHawke's Bay nangs crisis: Two hospitalised with nerve damageHawke's Bay Today Editor Chris Hyde says nangs are increasing in size. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch10 Feb 06:43 PM
New ZealandTwo people in ED with nerve damage from nang abuse amid Hawke's Bay ‘epidemic’ Community leaders held a crisis meeting on widespread recreational nang use in the region.10 Feb 05:14 PM
CrimeHigh-speed Harley late-night dash ends in double arrest, seized drugs at garage hideout The rider failed to stop for police, took off at high speed and ran a red light.09 Feb 10:17 PM
New ZealandWarning for Kiwis after suspected mass MDMA overdose in AustraliaA man died at the Dreamstate Music Festival in Sydney over the weekend.09 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandMDMA pills found with 3-4 times usual doseWhat's behind the ultra-high potency? The New Zealand Drug Foundation's Sarah Helm explains. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch08 Feb 08:09 PM
New ZealandWoman suffered entrenched family violence, strangled more than 40 times by partnerOn one occasion, she lost consciousness, and, when she woke, she stabbed the man. 08 Feb 04:00 AM
WorldOne dead, six hospitalised at Sydney dance music festivalThe man in his 40s suffered a medical episode about 11.30pm at Dreamstate.08 Feb 03:04 AM
New ZealandNangs crisis emerges in regional NZ: ‘It’s epidemic now – they’re everywhere’Canisters litter gutters, with teens hunched comatose at the wheel of stopped vehicles.06 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Wouldn't put a dog in here': Taxpayer-funded tenants allegedly left in gang-run 'skid row' motelAuckland Council has shut a derelict motel as unsanitary and is weighing legal action.04 Feb 04:00 PM
CrimeComanchero pair charged after pistol, cocaine press and meth found in raidsThe two men, aged 33 and 30, will appear in the Manukau District Court.04 Feb 03:55 AM
AucklandPair accused of trying to smuggle 36kg of meth into NZ in Playboy‑branded green teaThe two men arrived at Auckland International Airport on a flight from Singapore. 03 Feb 11:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTruckie who shot couple under Tauranga bridge over $5000 debt freed after 20 yearsThe execution-style murders gave a shocking glimpse into the hidden world of drug dealing.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSecurity guard caught trying to sell 'cocaine' on Instagram video while in uniform Chavez Stewart later claimed the powder was flour and Panadol.01 Feb 12:00 AM
CrimePolice recall ‘highly charged’ scene at Westmere mansion following wine glass neck woundThe jury panel is now down to 11 after a member improperly looked up the mansion's value.30 Jan 07:00 AM
WorldFrench ex-senator found guilty of drugging lawmakerJoel Guerriau was jailed for drugging MP with ecstasy with intent to sexually assault her.27 Jan 10:23 PM
RugbyKiwis league star Brandon Smith: My 'party boy' days are overSmith has now been alcohol-free for 105 days and has resumed full training.22 Jan 03:02 AM
New ZealandMan's nights 'unbearably lonely' after wife of 46 years killed by drug-using driverJohn Meihana had both methamphetamine and a high level of cannabis in his system.21 Jan 05:00 AM
