New ZealandMarchers urge end to 'evil demon'Marchers share their stories: 'I watched meth destroy my family for 22 years'11 Oct 07:00 PM
WorldSpice-smoking inmate reacts to 'zombie' drugInmates held him down so wardens wouldn't hear as he convulsed from side effects of Spice07 Oct 08:03 PM
New ZealandMan accused of supplying family with fatal syntheticsA man accused of supplying two fatal doses of synthetic drugs has appeared in court today.04 Oct 10:03 PM
New ZealandCzech jailed for smuggling 20kg of meth into NZA man who tried to smuggle 20kg of P into New Zealand has been sent to jail for 17 years.03 Oct 04:35 AM
WorldFeds catch notorious dark web drug kingpinDark-web drug kingpin nabbed by US agents on his way to beard-growing competition.30 Sep 09:54 PM
New ZealandCops use 'poison pie' to teach youths about syntheticsWest Auckland police have taken a food-themed approach to teaching youths about 'synnies'.30 Sep 05:32 PM
New ZealandEvidence of 'cannabis drought': studyMethamphetamine is easier to get and cheaper.29 Sep 02:17 AM
New Zealand'Zombie' drug: 148 cases in 7 NZ hospitalsAt least 148 people have been treated in hospitals after using synthetic drugs.26 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandYoung mum, cousin latest drug deathsA man has been charged with supplying fatal doses of synthetic drugs to two relatives.22 Sep 11:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe 'bad dream' death of Isaiah NeilBaby left to die in a hot car while his mum and grandma used drugs, reports Jared Savage.22 Sep 08:13 PM
New ZealandSynthetic cannabis: Child was 'critical'Three Porirua children from the same family were taken to hospital earlier this month.20 Sep 06:03 AM
New ZealandKiwi woman - from addict to dealer: 'Karma will get me'A woman who sold synthetics to fund her own addiction has spoken out.19 Sep 04:36 AM
New ZealandPolice seize $1.5m worth of synthetic drugsPolice arrested three in connection with synthetic drugs linked to recent deaths.15 Sep 02:34 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand22yo promised he wouldn't use, hours later he was deadThe parents of man who died after using synthetic cannabis have shared his story.14 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandCheckmate for prison drug smugglerCannabis oil and marijuana were found in a chess set brought into Manawatu Prison today.13 Sep 04:58 AM
New ZealandLatvians charged over 8kg cocaine bustThe pair allegedly had 8kg of cocaine stowed in their baggage.06 Sep 09:04 AM
New Zealand'No harm intended' from rat poison stuntMedical cannabis campaigner Rose Renton was behind the rat poison protest.05 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMedical cannabis advocates march in AucklandMedicinal cannabis protesters gather to press for legalisation.02 Sep 01:48 AM
New Zealand$100 now or $200 later? The science of self-controlWould you take $100 now, or wait a year and get $200, a Kiwi experiment has asked.30 Aug 09:20 PM
New ZealandTeens hospitalised after taking drugs found in parkPolice say pills found by 14-year-old were likely synthetic cannabis or hashish.30 Aug 04:57 AM
New ZealandSynthetic cannabis seized in ManawatuMan and woman arrested in the Manawatu for offences related to supplying synthetics.09 Aug 09:53 AM
New ZealandSynthetic cannabis believed to have fuelled fallWitness believes incident was synthetic cannabis-related.06 Aug 03:09 AM
New ZealandMore than 100 packets of P cut from man's gutMan charged with trying to smuggle meth from Canada.03 Aug 09:17 AM
LifestyleRevealed: Generation most at risk of drug deathThose aged between 40 and 49 have the highest incidence of drug-related deaths.02 Aug 08:40 PM
WorldA life of drugs, gambling, sex and prostitutesCocaine dealer jailed for supplying the drug to Sydney's elite.02 Aug 06:19 AM
New ZealandNow it's 10: synthetic cannabis toll risesThe number of July deaths blamed on a deadly batch of synthetic cannabis has risen to 10.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSynthetic cannabis more potent than everMore potent synthetics rise amidst a drought in the south of pure cannabis.01 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandLethal synthetic cannabis being testedMultiple agencies are investigating what's in synthetic drugs after a spate of deaths.01 Aug 04:11 AM
New ZealandExperts: 'Tell us what's in killer drug'Peter Dunne wants the Chief Coroner to release information on a "killer drug"29 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Drugs affecting middle classCOMMENT: Think synthetic cannabis won't impact your family? Think again.29 Jul 05:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Plain message in drug deathsEDITORIAL: It is staggering that anybody is buying this deadly contaminated drug.29 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandStolen meat used to buy synthetic cannabis - policeSynthetic cannabis is "nothing more than a backyard concoction" that kills, police say.27 Jul 12:36 AM
New ZealandWeedkiller in deadly synthetic drugsToxic chemical cocktail is being blamed for life-threatening reactions to synthetic drugs.25 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDrug deaths don't warrant Govt response - PMGovt will leave the response to seven drug deaths to police, PM Bill English says.24 Jul 05:20 AM