New ZealandHard drug busts soar at borderUN report on seizures proves tackling 'resilient' demand key to progress, says advocate.05 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleDoctors warn FebFasters to take it easyKiwis who abstained from booze in February may find their tolerance is down.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi drug kingpin dies in Thai prisonOperation Ark party pill pioneer found dead after arrest in Thai immigration sweep.01 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSynthetic drugs have claimed more lives than first thoughtHow would New Zealand cope with an opioid crisis if it can't deal with synthetics?28 Feb 09:21 PM
New ZealandCustoms seize $55m of meth hidden in golf cartsIt was a part of more than 343kg of drugs destined for New Zealand in the past year.24 Feb 10:41 PM
New ZealandRisks of legal cannabis understated - researchersResearchers back cannabis reform, but say Kiwis need full picture before they vote.21 Feb 01:00 PM
New ZealandExclusive: Film director escapes conviction over drug chargesEXCLUSIVE: Discharge without conviction is "small victory for reason and progress".17 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionJack Tame: Protect kids from cannabis - legalise itComment: I think we're sophisticated enough to consider the nuance of this issue.15 Feb 08:15 PM
New ZealandGuns, drugs, cash, ammo seized in Thames police raidPriceless 100-year-old artefacts were also recovered after being stolen last month.13 Feb 07:24 PM
New ZealandDisturbing footage: No illegal drugs used, say policePolice say no criminal offending took place.13 Feb 12:22 AM
New ZealandThe 'relentless' rise of P in New Zealand: 'This is becoming a plague'Meth-related offending has now overtaken cannabis in New Zealand.12 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldUK woman 'eaten alive' after taking 'world's deadliest drug'Krokodil originated in Russia, where it is known as the 'cannibal drug'.06 Feb 07:36 PM
WorldThe family who profited from America's drug crisisSackler family made billions aggressively marketing painkiller, fueling addiction.01 Feb 09:43 PM
New ZealandGovt service gave wrong meth advice to landlordsLandlords have been paying for needless meth clean-ups - on the advice of officials.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandGermany grants NZ extradition request for Polish manPolice say he is a key player in an international organised crime conspiracy.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAnti-P protesters march through Kawerau following Mongrel Mob raidsDozens of people turned out to an anti-P march in an Eastern Bay town plagued by the drug.26 Jan 04:32 AM
OpinionSally Caswell: Cannabis regulations need to be toughCOMMENT: Legal cannabis should not be allowed to become a big business.21 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionLizzie MarvellyLizzie Marvelly: Drug-test at festivals a no-brainerCOMMENT: There's no guarantee that party drugs are what they claim to be.18 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleOne joint can alter teenage brain structureStudy finds early use of dope distorts growth patterns.15 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhy doctors back pill testing at festivalsAustralian physicians want to minimise harm.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRoadside drug testing considered by GovernmentPolice Minister Stuart Nash says options being considered, including saliva testing.31 Dec 06:51 AM
EntertainmentChilling text to New Year revellers: Festival goers sent lethal 'orange pill' drug warningFestival-goers across Australia have been sent an unnerving text message warning.30 Dec 09:23 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOperation Ark: Inside NZ's $50m designer drug ringThis summer we look back at the big stories of the year. This is from May.30 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionMike YardleyYardley: Cynical cannabis referendum from a Govt soft on crimeCOMMENT: Is cannabis referendum bait to woo young people to the ballot box?18 Dec 10:30 PM
New ZealandLengthy jail terms for key figures of NZ's biggest P bustTwo figures in New Zealand's biggest importation of P will spend 22 and 25 years in jail.17 Dec 08:02 PM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: No wonder cops are confused over Govt's mixed message on drugsWe aren't willing to address the health and wider social issues that drive drug harm.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandScribe vows to join war against drugsHip-hop artist Scribe sentenced to six months' supervision.13 Dec 03:24 AM
New ZealandMan dies after being injected with morphine - but who injected it?Man dies from combination of home-bake morphine and alcohol.11 Dec 06:02 AM
New ZealandPolice, SPCA investigate 'stoned' kitten videoVideo shows a woman holding the kitten as a man blows smoke from a bong at its head.10 Dec 01:39 AM
New ZealandFrom Brazil beach to Kiwi prison: Young mum caught smuggling cocaineThe Government assigned an extra $54.2m to help Customs combat drug cartels targeting NZ.04 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand$20m cocaine bust: Bank account freezes continueSome 46kg of cocaine was hidden in a compartment on the exterior of a ship's hull.03 Dec 12:56 AM
OpinionComment: Cannabis is strong stuff these daysThe cannabis they want to legalise is strong stuff these days.28 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandChildren being poisoned by synthetic drugsNational calls for tougher penalties but Drug Foundation says treat it as a health issue25 Nov 03:01 AM
WorldBali Nine drug smuggler Renae Lawrence released from jailThe Bali Nine drug mule is due to head home to Australia, where she may face more charges.21 Nov 04:00 PM
