New ZealandHostage siege gunman told victim they would both leave the house in coffinsPhillip Clinton Mant has now come before the Parole Board for his first hearing.13 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPoliticsHow the Government pivoted its alcohol policies from reducing violent crime to boosting the economyAn inherent alcohol policy tension between growing the economy and reducing violent crime.13 May 05:00 PM
CrimeMurderer jailed for 'relentless' unprovoked stab attack on fellow bus passengerFamily members described victim Bernice Marychurch as caring, funny and full of life.13 May 05:41 AM
New ZealandDrug syndicate kingpin used Uber to send firearm between cities after gang threat12 May 07:00 AM
AucklandMeth driver whose horror crash sparked online hunt had explosives, stolen police ID in his past06 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPolitics‘Groundbreaking’ NZ research shows majority of drug users experience no negative effects02 May 03:57 AM
Lifestyle'I was army crawling around my house': How nangs left a woman partially paralysed02 May 03:52 AM
New Zealand'Distorted': Man high on meth car-jacks vehicle with kids strapped insideZahn Reidy's near 12-hour spree cost his victims more than $30,000.01 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand'We need to do more': Govt cracks down on nang sales'Loophole' closed that allowed purchases of 3.3 litre canisters from dairies, vape stores.29 Apr 12:55 AM
New ZealandCannabis cheaper and easier to get as Kiwis turn to vapes, edibles and scripts'You no longer need to go to a tinny house; you can just order it online.'28 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFormer gang member left violence, shoot-outs behind – but his past caught up with himDaniel Ngatai says he's a changed man but it wasn't enough to keep him out of prison.25 Apr 11:37 PM
SportEx-Black Caps allrounder given two-year ban for cocaine useThe cricketer's positive test came last September while he was playing for Essex.24 Apr 07:33 PM
CrimeHow a 252kg meth plot used social media to lure teens into airport drug runsCustoms allege 252kg of meth was brought through Auckland Airport from Malaysia.24 Apr 05:12 AM
CrimeMan in $200k drug plot claims he was under sway of violent older womanDillon Havill imported the drugs inside packages of nuts and British confectionery.23 Apr 08:55 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThese salmon got high on cocaine. That wasn’t the craziest partNew York Times: As it turns out, fish do indeed get wired when on cocaine.22 Apr 01:43 AM
New Zealand'Preventable tragedy': Meth blamed for Gisborne free diver’s death, coroner findsAn autopsy found toxic levels of methamphetamine in Benjamin Murray's blood.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandJudge blasts mum who was dealing drugs with her daughter'You and your daughter are part of an insidious industry.'18 Apr 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'White-collar drug': Why this region is NZ's cocaine hotspotIt comes as the country hits a record high for the drug’s consumption.18 Apr 07:00 PM
CrimeGrieving man attacked at cemetery while leaning over wife's graveThe man in his 70s was left 'extremely shaken' but has forgiven attacker Anthony Archbold.18 Apr 12:05 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe surprising ways cannabis may affect the ageing brainWashington Post: What the research says about what cannabis is really doing to your brain.17 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandBody ideals and banned drugs: Sport NZ warns of new risks for young athletesSport New Zealand warns youth doping is rising, partly fuelled by social media ideals.16 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Overwhelming psychological distress‘: Experts' warning as 'magic mushroom season' beginsHarm reduction services are also cautioning Kiwis about mixing drugs in a potent cocktail.15 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeGuard smuggled drugs and alcohol into prison for inmate in exchange for sexual favoursCorrections officer received the contraband and favours from an associate of the prisoner.14 Apr 05:00 PM
WellingtonCocaine, weapons and $16k cash seized after Lower Hutt traffic stopPolice discovered the items after pulling over a vehicle speeding around Waterloo Rd. 14 Apr 04:34 AM
New ZealandDentist used fentanyl every day after work, self-prescribing to feed his growing habitHis actions came under the spotlight of the Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal.10 Apr 03:00 AM
New Zealand'What on earth were you thinking?': Duo, including uni student, convicted over drug schemeThree intercepted packages alone contained more than 16kg of MDMA.10 Apr 02:01 AM
WorldCostly mistake: Thief swaps $4.8m whisky and Fabergé set for drugsOnly seven 'The Emerald Isle' whiskey sets exist worldwide.10 Apr 12:32 AM
New ZealandHealth fears grow as nitrous oxide abuse and poisonings climbSome users reported inhaling hundreds of nangs, up to 10 litres, in one day.09 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Our drug problem is getting worseOPINION: Authorities are fighting a big enemy in the drug gangs and cartels.09 Apr 05:00 PM
Entertainment‘Ketamine Queen’ who supplied Friends star Matthew Perry jailed for 15 yearsPerry had at least three shots of drugs on the day of his death. 08 Apr 07:37 PM
