New ZealandFour arrests following search warrants in NelsonEight search warrants were conducted throughout the Nelson area today.15 Aug 08:13 AM
CrimeKiller believed he was 'agent of God' - psychiatristQuestions have been raised over the mental health treatment of Gabriel Yad-Elohim.06 Aug 11:40 PM
New ZealandCocaine horse head: American buyer jailedCustoms found 35kg of cocaine inside a diamante-encrusted horse head two years ago.03 Aug 03:00 AM
OpinionHawkesby: How have we not solved synthetic cannabis problem?Comment: When it comes to solutions, I hope it's not just wishful thinking.02 Aug 06:41 PM
New ZealandDHB's treatment of killer under fireLack of hospital beds contributed to patient being released days before a brutal killing.01 Aug 11:30 PM
New ZealandGovernment seeks urgent action on synthetic cannabisAgencies work together to find a way to reduce deaths linked to synthetic cannabis.30 Jul 05:49 AM
LifestylePorn stars share industry's 'dirty secrets'Porn stars have spilt the beans on the industry's "dirty secrets". WARNING: Graphic27 Jul 08:58 PM
New ZealandMan jailed for work cake laced with drugsA man brought a cake filled with drugs to his work last year, sending several to hospital.24 Jul 01:00 AM
New ZealandFive hospitalised after taking mysterious 'green pills'Symptoms included fast heart rates, hallucinations, agitation and sweating.11 Jul 10:26 PM
New ZealandFormer detective, top lawyer call to decriminalise all drugsThe move would take away power from criminals who make huge amounts of money.11 Jul 06:39 PM
New ZealandTeen drinking leads to adulthood alcohol problems: StudySubstance abuse in adulthood has been connected to frequent teen drinking.10 Jul 08:41 PM
New ZealandMeth plague at record levels, P-related arrests nearly doublingMeth is spreading across NZ at record rates.08 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleFormer drug and alcohol addict's road to redemptionRecovering addict Ray Knight is planning to walk the country to help others.06 Jul 06:06 PM
LifestyleThe big myth about cannabis use debunkedA large study on cannabis has uncovered some unexpected results.03 Jul 03:46 AM
EntertainmentWhat happened to Heather Locklear?She was TV's golden girl in the 1990s but 10 years ago everything began to fall apart.30 Jun 10:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBig Read: How Mexican drug cartels are infiltrating NZThere has been an increase of drugs coming to New Zealand from South America.30 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandSentence for synthetics supplier 'incredibly light' says MPSimeon Brown is pushing for harsher penalties for suppliers.28 Jun 03:08 AM
New ZealandMan sentenced for supplying syntheticsMan sentenced for supplying synthetics to a young father who later died27 Jun 01:21 AM
New ZealandBuyer of diamante horse head filled with cocaine pleads guiltyHenry Anchondo, known as 'David' during the drug scheme, went on the run.26 Jun 09:25 PM
New ZealandAustralian deportee jailed for drug dealing in NZNot long after Henry Robati was deported back to NZ his criminal behavior continued.25 Jun 09:55 PM
New ZealandHandwritten note at the heart of meth mysteryAdjudicator's note suggests health officials tipped off Housing NZ about meth use.15 Jun 04:51 AM
New ZealandGovt gives $17m to Auckland City MissionFunding will come from criminal assets or illegal income seized by police.12 Jun 11:30 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanRoughan: Take a long look in the mirrorCOMMENT: Blame health and environmental zealots for the over-reaction of meth smoke.08 Jun 05:00 PM
KahuRotorua wānanga 'first step' in campaign for a P-free Te ArawaMeetings aim to offer advice and give hope to people in face of scourge of P.04 Jun 08:00 PM
New ZealandMeth 'bogeyman' destroyed by reportSocial housing providers are hoping pressure across all housing will ease.30 May 06:46 AM
BusinessMeth tester hits back at reportMeth tester says industry is working off Government-provided meth levels.29 May 04:45 AM
New ZealandNew kind of deadly synthetic drug surfaces in AucklandSt John staff are being called to 30 synthetic drug-related incidents per week.28 May 06:54 AM
New ZealandAmerican in $1.3m cocaine bust at Auckland AirportMan in court after bid to smuggle 3kg of cocaine into country in false-bottom suitcase.16 May 05:08 AM
New ZealandFatal police shooting: Woman in court on P chargeWoman appears in court charged in connection to police shooting victim Jerrim Toms.14 May 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOperation Ark: Inside NZ's $50m designer drug ringSPECIAL REPORT: The Herald reveals the full story of London Underground.14 May 05:00 AM
LifestyleNew Zealand 'most expensive country to buy cocaine'A new survey has shown that New Zealand pays the most for cocaine.10 May 07:51 AM
New ZealandRevealed: The man behind NZ's $50m designer drug ringFrom party pills to prison. After six years, the name of the millionaire can be revealed.10 May 03:38 AM
New ZealandBrazilian man's wooden ornament cocaine ploySeveral Brazilians have been arrested and jailed after being caught smuggling cocaine.10 May 12:42 AM
OpinionKate HawkesbyHawkesby: You can't just tell teens not to do drugsCOMMENT: Teens will not just abstain from drugs just because we tell them to.02 May 06:41 PM
