New ZealandThe NZ region that uses the most methMethamphetamine use equated to an estimated weekly social harm cost of $34m.13 Dec 04:51 AM
EntertainmentElton John thinks legalising marijuana 'one of the greatest mistakes of all time'Time's Icon of the Year, the singer revealed he made 'terrible decisions' while on drugs.12 Dec 10:42 PM
New ZealandMeth for Christmas: Canadian arrested for allegedly smuggling drug concealed as gift in carry-onCustoms arrested the 29-year-old at Auckland International Airport on Sunday. 10 Dec 02:14 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Addiction holding NZ back; CCOs have proved themselvesOPINION: 'Alcohol and drug addiction is not a character flaw but a social disease.'02 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessExecutions and rehab: Saudi Arabia dials up its ‘war on drugs’Financial Times: Narcotics use blamed on social change, rise of drugs such as Captagon.01 Dec 10:47 PM
Crime‘She wants them back’: Cannabis grower pleads for police to return mum's pots'My mother asked me to ask if I could get them back. She will get upset otherwise'.01 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandHigh Alert warns of heroin sold as cocaine in Auckland, risks serious harmThe powder has been found only in Auckland so far.30 Nov 05:36 AM
New ZealandHow $20 and two cannabis roaches got two men locked up for three years'Clearly, it was a stupid thing to do', a judge pointed out.29 Nov 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRegion's cocaine use linked to ideal smuggling conditionsNZ Drug Foundation warns of increased cocaine harm.28 Nov 05:00 PM
CrimeAlleged dealers selling 'significant amounts' of cocaine on social media - policeTwo men were arrested as police executed a number of warrants.28 Nov 07:01 AM
New Zealand'Unacceptable': Rural residents fight planned facility for reintegrating ex-prisonersA 6-year-old service started by a reformed former drug lord proposes a move to Waikite.28 Nov 12:04 AM
New ZealandMeter reader critically injured as thieves looking for drug money steal his work carJason Wharekura maintains he doesn't know his co-offenders, despite his guilty plea.27 Nov 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMexico hits back as Trump’s tariff threat shakes marketsFinancial Times: President hints at retaliation, says Mexico is tackling migrants, drugs.26 Nov 09:34 PM
New Zealand'Saturated meth market' as Mexican cartels cut prices, rise in drug sales on darknetConsumption of cocaine has noticeably increased in every region this year.20 Nov 08:27 PM
Travel newsKiwi 'unwell' after methanol poisoning leaves two Australian teens on life supportThe New Zealand Embassy in Bangkok said one Kiwi has reported feeling 'unwell'.20 Nov 04:31 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Doug Bracewell's recreational cocaine use is none of our businessOPINION: A prurient attitude to drug use does New Zealand no favours.19 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Strange and sophisticated': All the new ways drugs are being smuggled into NZCustoms say concealment methods by drug traffickers are increasing in sophistication.15 Nov 05:31 PM
New ZealandWarnings 'highly dangerous' chemical being sold as MDMA in WellingtonTraces of mercury chloride have been detected in white powder sold as MDMA in the region.15 Nov 08:42 AM
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New ZealandStrong odour leads police to cannabis grow house in Auckland's North Shore, one arrestedIt comes after 11 Vietnamese nationals were deported last month for growing cannabis.08 Nov 03:15 AM
New ZealandPolkinghorne sentenced on meth charges; what will his community work involve?Polkinghorne was sentenced to 150 hours of community work for drug possession.07 Nov 07:40 AM
New Zealand'Significant commercial operation': Couple in their 60s jailed for peddling meth during lockdownTheir dealing continued even when they caught the virus.07 Nov 05:00 AM
World'Heartbreaking and unimaginable': Desperate search after mum gives toddler to her meth dealerThe little girl was only two years old.06 Nov 10:25 PM
New ZealandEx state ward stole $140k BMW from Auckland dealership then led police on 200km/h joyrideLocked up as a child 23 hours a day in a small, stifling room, he's now back behind bars.06 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Kids caught up in police raids used as pawns – by gangs and MPsOPINION: Also in today's letters: the Treaty Principles Bill, the US election and tax.06 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandDrug bust uncovers 19.3kg of meth in a remote wool shedAt a minimum, the 19.3kg of meth had a wholesale value of over $3.5m.03 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandNew roadside drug tests: Will they hurt more than help?Govt says we will have roadside drug testing by the end of the year.03 Nov 09:08 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: No direction home – the lonely life of Liam PayneOPINION: Steve Braunias on the sad death of Liam Payne.01 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHealth watchdog apologises to surgeon's former lover after ignoring complaintPhilip Polkinghorne's lover said she was 'snubbed'.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'F*** off:' Meth mum's sentencing delayed after she arrived at court in 'drug-fuelled state'Lilly Quigley reappeared this week with a judge noting she looked better than last time.01 Nov 07:00 AM
New ZealandLuxury Airbnb drug lord successfully appeals 'excessive' sentenceAt the peak of his drug peddling, Louis Hall squandered almost $1m at the casino.01 Nov 04:00 AM
CrimePolkinghorne's blame game backfires as he returns to court after murder acquittalJudge: There was no evidence at trial suggesting Pauline Hanna purchased or used meth.31 Oct 10:40 PM
CrimePolkinghorne sentenced to 150 hours of community work for meth useThe surgeon sought to downplay his P usage, but it was a centrepiece of the Crown case.31 Oct 08:54 PM
New ZealandNZ woman allegedly tried to smuggle 52kg of meth labelled as tea into SydneyAustralian Border Force officers allegedly detected drugs in 52 packages.31 Oct 01:17 AM
