New ZealandPrison drug seizures increasingTwenty-eight per cent increase in drug incidents in prisons marks a five-year peak.13 Dec 05:29 PM
New ZealandNZ-led task force seizes giant supply of drugs in the Indian OceanThe task force seized 975kg of heroin, 523kg of meth and 4244kg of hash in November.10 Dec 09:26 PM
New ZealandSecrets in the sewers: NZ tops list of countries for designer drugs found in wastewaterNew Zealand consumed the highest loads of new psychoactive substances a new study shows.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice warn as new drug hits the sceneVery little is known about the drug, police and early-warning website warn.08 Dec 03:04 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe 5-year hunt for Comancheros gang bossExclusive: NZ in talks with Turkey over return of 'international commander'.03 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCocaine smuggling bust: Colombians claim innocenceSmugglers are alleged to have brought around 50kg of cocaine into NZ.01 Dec 04:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEx-meth addict: 'No matter what you go through, you can always get clean'"Meth starts off as 'not the problem', it starts off as an attempt to stop the problem."29 Nov 01:43 AM
LifestyleMum's embarrassment after finding out what her kids' names meanA Sydney mum was a bit embarrassed when she realised her kids' names all followed a theme.30 Oct 08:22 PM
EntertainmentRapper Fetty Wap arrested on federal drug charges in New YorkHe is accused of participating in a conspiracy to smuggle drugs into New York City.29 Oct 10:21 PM
WorldDisturbing pic exposes terrifying drug injection spiking trendUK police have been flooded with reports from women rendered 'completely paralysed'.24 Oct 11:25 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCartel-linked drugs plot alleged: Nine men defend cocaine and P chargesOperation Tarpon alleged drug importation and drug dealing defendants heading to trial.21 Oct 07:55 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinion'Science from the sewers': Wastewater testing paints drug-use pictureMeth is used by a small percentage of people in NZ but the people who use it use it a lot.17 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentOpinion: The Rolling Stones are right to drop Brown SugarThe band's decision to remove the 1971 song from their set list has caused controversy.15 Oct 09:57 PM
New ZealandCoroner's warning: Man died day after honeymoon from mixing MDMA, alcoholThe level of MDMA and alcohol ultimately led to him suffering acute cardiac failure.13 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandWhenuapai knife killing: Not guilty of murderThe Crown said he had no need to stay and stab his ex-friend. He said it was an accident.27 Sep 12:44 AM
SportFocus Sport: Warriors star Reece Walsh admits cocaine possessionWarriors star Reece Walsh broke down as he admits to cocaine possession while on the Gold Coast. Video / SuppliedWatch26 Sep 07:07 AM
EntertainmentJay-Jay Feeney's secret struggle: 'I feared for my life'For the first time the radio star reveals the trauma of having a drug addict in her life.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: Operation Tauwhiro crackdown on organised crime, gangsPolice Commissioner Andrew Coster announced almost 1000 firearms and $5m in cash has been seized with 800 people arrested in Operation Tauwhiro. Video / Marty MelvilleWatch17 Sep 02:41 AM
New ZealandDrug addicts wait two years for treatmentSouthern DHB chair Pete Hodgson says situation is 'totally unacceptable'.07 Sep 06:26 PM
New ZealandCar importer crim had a 'tiger by the tail'You didn't intend to get in as much trouble as you have, drug racketeer told.03 Sep 03:11 AM
WorldBaby chews on hand to survive after mum's deathA 2-month-old baby lay on his dead mother's chest for days before her body was found.27 Aug 07:42 AM
New ZealandScammed: From West Coast beekeeper to Brazilian drug mule"I never thought I was carrying drugs."26 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Crushing' sentence for meth importation slashedJailed woman said she couldn't have imported drugs in Ninety Mile Beach drama.23 Aug 11:59 PM
WorldFifteen charged in Tonga cocaine investigationFifteen arrested in Tonga after cocaine washed up on beach in Vava'u.23 Aug 05:12 AM
New Zealand'He died alone': Kiwi man with Covid dies in Indonesian jailA Givealittle page has been set up to help with Harland-White's repatriation costs.12 Aug 07:48 AM
WorldBaby dies after mum passes out in bathA 19-year-old mum was allegedly on drugs when her baby son drowned in a bathtub.07 Aug 10:02 PM
New Zealand'Firearms, gangs and drugs': Meth and black market gun dealer sent to jailIllegal firearms dealer Gordon Mark McRae was sentenced in Rotorua District Court today.04 Aug 12:50 AM
New ZealandSecond death from synthetic cannabis batch - warning of paralysis, seizuresDrug users in Taranaki urged to be cautious after two deaths and a hospitalisation.27 Jul 10:42 PM
New ZealandDesert Rd murder trial: Ex-wife says $10k handed over in bid to keep her awayDoomed man sent associate with money and a message for ex-wife, jurors told.27 Jul 02:08 AM
New ZealandBloody end for young father in Desert Rd caseMassage parlour manager's jailhouse call tipped cops off to dead body, Crown says.26 Jul 03:43 AM
New ZealandPolice raids disrupt billion dollars worth of drug harm to communityPolice arrest eight men and three women in 22 searches.19 Jul 02:23 AM
New ZealandPolice real-time drug tester a successPromising results reported from the Lumi Drug Scan handheld device.19 Jul 12:53 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We've got a problem': Wairoa mayor speaks out as town ranked third in meth useHawke's Bay grim meth reality: three cities are ranked above national average for use.04 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandMeth bust: Cash, ammo, taser and drugs seized, police charge 13Bust will cause significant disruption to local meth distribution, top cop says.02 Jul 07:36 AM
