Cher asks court to give her conservatorship over her adult son
Cher says her 47-year-old son struggles with mental health and substance abuse.
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Bad tabs and no sleep: Why experts are urging Kiwis to get their drugs tested this summer
A substance found in some tabs has caused deaths overseas.
UK minister under fire over date rape 'joke'
James Cleverly oversees national security and law enforcement in England and Wales.
Dairy farmer to prolific burglar: Man had 50 pending court cases
He turned to crime to fuel his out-of-control gambling and methamphetamine addictions.
Cannabis found in child’s cot during Hawke’s Bay drug raids
Police found $300,000 worth of drugs in raids of large-scale cannabis operation.
Patrick Gower's major life update
The award-winning journalist gave up drinking two years ago and will 'never regret it'.
'Angry and mean': Matthew Perry's final days before death
Report shows how Perry's addictions had taken charge in the days before his death.
Ex-Head Hunter found guilty of meth operation based out of bail rehab centre
He was touted as a success story for the rehab centre, but police thought otherwise.
'Over-parent': Mum's excuse for shooting at police to help ram-raiding kids escape
The woman says her offending was driven by her methamphetamine addiction.
'Flood' of drugs: Two arrested after importing half a tonne of cocaine
Two men are in jail after an attempt to find half a tonne of cocaine.
Iwi leader fears lifting pseudoephedrine ban will put more P on the streets
'You’re not doing your country any good to put it on the shelves.'
From meth addict to apprentice: 'I'm building a new life'
This Upper Hutt mum turned her life around for her daughter.
Meth addict was 'fried' during 'terrifying' Halloween night armed invasion of stranger's home
Six men claimed to be police then kicked in the door as a petrified woman tried to escape.
Hospitality worker jailed for trail of thefts stretching length of NZ
David Wotherspoon's dishonesty stretched the length of the country.
Teen smoked '20 bongs’ before killing pedestrian and ‘laughing and videoing’ crash site
She admitted to smoking a large amount of cannabis before the crash.
Meth dealer set up shop inside drug rehab facility, Crown alleges at trial
Given the location, defence lawyers say there are plenty of other potential suspects.
'Inhumane': Christchurch man filmed young man dying from MDMA overdose
The man was filmed thrashing around in the shower in distress as the drug took effect.
Victims tell of heartbreaking fallout after man burgles 36 homes
The 16-month crime spree across Whāngarei left a trail of shattered lives.
Notorious gang member faces lengthy prison sentence after violent assault on elderly man
Mobster Puk Kireka kidnapped partner and attacked good samaritan.
Teacher who made cannabis oil can finish year without ankle bracelet
Timothy Pauro said he needed drug due to sleepwalking, also had guns in wardrobe.
Senior gangster behind popular Auckland gym charged with organised crime
Some of the charges carry a maximum penalty of life in prison.
Smoke and mirrors: Snoop's 'giving up' claim exposed in new ad
The truth of the rap legend's wild claim has been revealed.
Drug deal gone wrong ends in car crash
The pair reportedly attempted to buy cannabis before they were attacked at a house.
Alleged underage prostitution ring: Fox to face more charges
He also faces drugs charges including for allegedly administering meth to a minor.
'I was so high': Man 'ransacked' golf shed in full hazmat suit
The man was 'so high' he left his wallet and ID behind in the shed.
‘This is insane’: How journalist uncovered story behind meth testing industry ‘scam’
'They came in with good intentions… [but] it was a complete overreaction.'
New study aims to find effective meth treatments for mana whenua
“We want to know their story on what works and doesn’t, and if not, then why?”
'Depressed and poverty-stricken': The NZ novelist who overdosed on amphetamines
The drug was hailed at the time for its ability to relieve anxiety.
Pseudoephedrine question reflects failure of meth policy - expert
"We have taken the eye off methamphetamine."
Dunedin man’s inheritiance blown on meth habit
'You now wish to lead the last quarter of your life in a law-abiding, offence-free way.'
'Immense amount of blood': Rottweiler mauls owner after she fed him cannabis
The owners bought the cannabis lollies for their dog because they said he was 'stressed'.
Christchurch rehab centre gets residents growing
Mum of four goes from meth addict to horticultural journey.
Police, customs seize 140kg of cocaine in Auckland port, four men arrested
The cocaine was worth $63 million, police say.