New Zealand‘We live in fear’: Drug ODs rise by 50 per cent over five years in NZExclusive info on importation of two 'worrying' batches of synthetic opioids in 2022.04 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuCall for drug policy to include by Māori for Māori approach after report's revelationsNew drug report says Māori are three times more likely to OD than non-Māori.04 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMongols president ‘not involved in the drug trade’ - court toldHigh Court told Jim Thacker did not have control over what his members did.04 Nov 12:18 AM
New ZealandCause of massive fire revealed, NZ paying top dollar for meth & Pakistan PM assassination attempt | Focus Morning Bulletin: 4 November, 2022 What started the Canterbury blaze, concern over New Zealand’s meth market and former Pakistan PM caught in an assassination attempt in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Nov 04:35 PM
CrimeMongols trial: Self-defence will be ‘easily disproven’, crown saysThe crown says the accused would struggle to use self-defence on some of their charges.02 Nov 05:14 AM
New ZealandDefence opens case in Mongols trial as accused have multiple charges dismissedEach of the accused had at least one charge dismissed today.31 Oct 12:40 AM
VideoMana Over Meth - Loading DocsDetermined to break the cycle for her tamariki, one wāhine toa turns her troubled life of addiction and trauma around by rediscovering her wairua and reclaiming her mana. Video / Loading DocsWatch28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDeadly drug more potent than fentanyl found in NZ for first timeMetonitazenet is stronger than fentanyl and has been found in yellow-powder form in NZ.22 Oct 12:27 AM
New ZealandCooked: Wannabe chef caught making cannabis cookiesThe man claimed he was moving to Canada and needed a discharge without conviction.13 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandEven the US is pardoning cannabis convictions - so why won't Labour?Originator of the war on drugs changing tack has led to calls for NZ to follow suit.12 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Birthday gift' drugs bust: New Zealander facing possible death penalty in BaliThe man, identified as "MP", reportedly received drugs sent to a Bali post office box.01 Oct 02:15 AM
WorldUK police say cannabis just as harmful as 'crack and cocaine'Conservative police and crime commissioners call for marijuana to be on par with crack.01 Oct 01:27 AM
New ZealandKiwi trial to investigate magic mushrooms for depressionThe trial will include participants taking two full 'doses' of magic mushrooms.28 Sep 04:35 AM
New Zealand'I just wanted to die': Meth user before drug court changed his lifeThe Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Court only operates in Auckland and Hamilton.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandOperation Cobalt: Significant drug operation in AshburtonThe biggest drugs operation in Ashburton in recent years has seen more than 160 charges filed against 18 people, following a series of search warrants in the area this week. Video / NZ PoliceWatch08 Sep 01:56 AM
New ZealandChristchurch pair in court on drug charges after 'potential overdose' of 20-year-old at weekendTwo people have appeared in court following the fatal MDMA overdose of a Chch man.07 Sep 10:09 PM
CrimeDrug dealer says rehab changed his life as he escapes jail termCourt says addict drug-dealer, facing 77 charges, genuinely realised harm meth causes.07 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionChlöe Swarbrick: Govts need to stop kicking alcohol harm can down the roadDire issue ignored by successive governments is back before MPs - will they act at last?06 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Very traumatic': Mob associate mum says fatal shooting incident led to her dealing drugsDrug dealer Sharon Marfell jailed for seven years for supplying and possessing P and GBL.02 Sep 03:46 AM
New ZealandDesert Road murder: Meth boss admits luring underling to his deathBao Chang Wang, known as Ricky, was found in a shallow grave near Desert Rd in 2020.30 Aug 05:15 AM
New Zealand'It's used to get rid of someone', key Crown witness reveals allegations of gang operationThe witness said he became a prospect for the gang.29 Aug 04:21 AM
New ZealandUpmarket home converted into cannabis farm during housing crisis - stranded tourist jailedYen Nhu Cao said he didn't know growing cannabis was illegal in New Zealand.25 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessUS pharmacy chains fined $1b over opioid crisis in communitiesJury says pharmacies played a massive role in creating a public nuisance.18 Aug 08:51 PM
CrimeOne man guilty of murdering high-ranking Mongrel Mob member during meth deal, co-defendant acquittedJurors returned the guilty verdict after three days of deliberations.15 Aug 04:14 AM
CrimeComancheros leader, others found guilty of conspiracy to import massive $90m meth haulInvestigators were listening in as a plan was hatched to import 600kg from South Africa.11 Aug 04:24 AM
CrimeWho robbed who? Lawyers at odds over death of high-ranking Mongrel Mob memberThose charged with Clifford Umuhuri's murder say it was self defence.09 Aug 06:32 AM
LifestyleParty drug capital: Top city for MDMA use in NZ revealedWastewater testing finds the centres flush with meth, cocaine and mollies.07 Aug 06:35 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 Zealand'There will be a day of reckoning': Family's anger after drugged driver kills manCraig Searle's family have told the driver they will never forgive him for what he's done.29 Jul 05:36 AM
New ZealandDrug-driver smashes into family car, toddler badly maimedJotham Miller said the wind caused his erratic driving but blood test revealed the truth.28 Jul 06:23 PM
New ZealandComancheros trial: Covid pandemic caused wild swings in meth prices - expertDuring months of surveillance, police say they caught wind of a massive 600kg meth deal.27 Jul 06:17 AM
New Zealand'It was always a set-up': Court hears how meth deal turned deadlyIn his final moments, a dying man argued with mates to avoid hospital drop, Crown says.27 Jul 04:42 AM
New ZealandGang leader didn't know he was being bugged as he planned 600kg meth haul - CrownInvestigators obtained a High Court judge's permission to bug suspects' phones, vehicles.25 Jul 04:26 AM
New ZealandBodybuilder who lost father in suicide blast sentenced for Comancheros drug schemeKhalid Slaimankhel's father, a noted refugee advocate, was killed by the Taliban in 2018.22 Jul 02:37 AM
