New ZealandBanana business 'legitimate', High Court drugs trial toldAccused's lawyer says her client was genuinely involved in the business.06 May 12:44 AM
CrimeSailor sauntered off ship with cocaine, Crown saysForeign crew made a fast fortune funnelling drugs into New Zealand, jurors told.04 May 04:04 AM
New ZealandWatch: Manu Vatuvei reveals he is sports star facing charges for importing methAfter lengthy struggle for secrecy, Manu Vatuvei's serious drug charges made public.02 May 06:00 PM
WorldTeen froze to death after family kicked him out for using cannabisThe teen got into an argument with his dad who believed he crashed the car while high.01 May 12:09 AM
New ZealandPolice intercept package from Thailand containing 2kg of liquid methThree people have been charged with importing methamphetamine.30 Apr 07:12 AM
New ZealandTrial hears of cocaine cops' secret break-inCocaine market is exploding, drug cop tells High Court trial.30 Apr 05:49 AM
WorldSaudi bans Lebanese produce because of drug smugglingSaudi bans Lebanese fruit and vegetable shipments increasingly used to smuggle drugs.23 Apr 11:18 PM
New ZealandAccused cocaine supplier busted with $70k cash at airportDetective found cash in various currencies in the accused's luggage, the jury heard today.23 Apr 04:16 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Prebble: Andrew Little's health reforms will achieve littleHere's a bold idea for change: Make it legal for Māori to use cannabis.20 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsYoung Labour to Labour - decriminalise all drug useYoung Labour is the latest youth wing to take a stronger stance on drug law reform19 Apr 04:00 AM
LifestyleCould magic mushrooms replace antidepressants?Psilocybin is flavour of the month in mental health - but not everyone's convinced.17 Apr 01:45 AM
OpinionChris Lynch: Christchurch's synthetic drug scene is rife and destroying livesWhere is the support to help drug addicts and their families?15 Apr 05:50 PM
VideoFocus: PM Ardern on treating drug users as a health issuePM Jacinda Ardern wants personal drug possession to be treated as a health issue. Video / Mark MitchellWatch12 Apr 11:14 PM
New ZealandCoalition calls for repeal of drugs law, scrapping penaltiesCoalition calls for Government to put emphasis on health, not penalties for drug use.11 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGangs and guns: New police squad to target illegal firearmsLikes of gun "shopping", conversion, DIY to be probed by new Firearms Investigation Team.11 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldSydney driver's 12-hour binge before killing 4 children in crashSamuel William Davidson had his first beer at 7am. At 7.30pm he got behind the wheel.10 Apr 02:15 AM
EntertainmentSocial media post sparks DMX death confusionStars and fans hastily delete "RIP DMX" posts after manager explains misunderstanding.09 Apr 05:05 AM
WorldDrug driver who killed four kids sentenced to at least 21 yearsA drunk, drugged and speeding driver who killed four kids in Sydney has been sentenced.09 Apr 03:56 AM
New ZealandFestival drug testing law to be made permanent - Andrew LittleInterim legislation was passed urgently late last year, now a permanent law is imminent.09 Apr 01:15 AM
VideoDMX hospitalised and in critical condition after overdoseRapper DMX has been hospitalised and is in a critical condition after suffering an overdose. Video / GettyWatch03 Apr 10:22 PM
Entertainment'The world is praying': Celebrities react to DMX's prognosis after overdoseThe Grammy-nominated rapper is said to be on life support and the prognosis is "not good".03 Apr 09:58 PM
Entertainment'We are concerned': DMX taken off life support, breathing on his own againHis lawyer says the rapper is breathing on his own again, but doctors are still worried.03 Apr 09:37 PM
New ZealandDeath spurs call for better mental health support at R&VHauora Tairāwhiti leaders want better mental health support at R&V after teen's death.03 Apr 02:02 AM
EntertainmentWhy Demi Lovato documented her overdose in new music videoThe singer has portrayed how she felt when she said her dealer left her "for dead".02 Apr 09:53 PM
New ZealandCrowded House concert suspected drink-spiking: Mum's night in ICUMum-of-four rushed to hospital after suspected drink spiking at Crowded House event.26 Mar 04:57 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMore than 130 drug offences racked up by NZDF personnel - most for MDMAThe defence force has punished more than 130 personnel for using illegal drugs since 2014.24 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan accused of shooting at police appears in courtThe 31-year-old faced nine charges when he appeared in court today.23 Mar 09:59 PM
New ZealandCriminally stupid: Man posts cannabis photo on Facebook, now police are following himA Facebook user showed off his pot plant. It did not go unnoticed.19 Mar 11:28 PM
New ZealandJoseph Parker named as sports star police linked to drug conspiracyThe Supreme Court ruled to publicly name the prominent sportsman this week.12 Mar 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy Joseph Parker wasn't charged by policePolice have said there was not enough evidence to throw handcuffs on the sports star.12 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi sports star who police linked to drug syndicate to be named tomorrow'I have never been involved in the importation of class A drugs,' the sports star said.11 Mar 02:05 AM
CrimeMurder trial: 'Best mate's' drug history mystery'Most placid, mellow dude' ended up dead after suspected cocaine underworld entanglements.10 Mar 04:50 AM
New ZealandPoll: Most NZers support decriminalising cannabisHelen Clark Foundation says there's a strong appetite for easing drug regulation.08 Mar 05:35 PM
New Zealand'Faster than Uber': The chat app where young Kiwis are buying and selling drugsDrug dealers trade candidly on the app which is widely used to sell illicit substances.06 Mar 09:04 PM
