Jarrod Gilbert writes: Did we elect idiots or did we elect smart people who have treated the public like idiots?

Some drug advertisement claims pitched at New Zealand doctors offer no supporting evidence, a new study warns.

Toxicology results from the second autopsy performed on Maggie Watson showed traces of chemicals or drugs in her system, her grandfather claims.

Restrictions and regulations which must be complied with just to sell alcohol have spawned entire industries.

Andrew Alderson spoke to two leading figures with contrasting views on possible solutions.

An undercover agent socialised in the VIP lounge at SkyCity casino to gain the confidence of suspected drug dealers.

Former supermarket manager finds a more fulfilling life working to help people.

Although the effects of the party drug ecstasy are transient and may not require medical attention, complications of severe toxicity have occurred, says Leo Schep.

More than 30 people have been treated at hospitals for bad reactions to what is thought to be a potent synthetic cannabis, in a cluster of cases that have surprised doctors.

Smoking cannabis may cause early puberty and stunted growth in boys, a study has revealed.

What does an alcoholic look like? For years, I wouldn't have said that label had anything to do with me.

The number of synthetic cannabis users seeking mental health care halved after legal controls were imposed and have become rare since all products were ordered off shelves.

A Christchurch woman has today admitted stealing her grandfather's war medals and pawning them off to fund her drug habit.

There were 101 state houses in 2014 contaminated with methamphetamine, also known as P, out of 196 that were tested.

Marven Yacoub testified that he had been taken from a Burger King against his will by a man called Smokey and two unknown gang associates to an office in Ponsonby.

Known as flakka, effects include hallucinations, rage, delirium, paranoia and a sharp rise in body temperature which leads users to take off their clothes.

New US government data tells us which industries' employees drink the most and which do the most drugs.

An Auckland bodybuilder allegedly arranged the kidnapping of a fellow bodybuilder who considered him to be like a “brother”, in an attempt to avoid being jailed.

Indonesia ignored Australian Government requests to delay execution notices for Bali Nine drug smugglers Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan until after Anzac Day.

Police have shut down two sophisticated drug rings and seized meth worth up to $123 million during a series of busts across Auckland.

Tyler Hamilton rode for Lance Armstrong during three of the seven Tour de France victories the Texan won while doping.

Customs is intercepting more mail containing cocaine, LSD and Ecstasy as people use online drug marketplaces to order recreational drugs.

A baby in the UK who died in the care of her parents had traces of cocaine, strong opiate pain killers and an anti-depressant in her stomach.

Two teacher aides caught passing drugs at an Auckland primary school have resigned today.

An Auckland primary school has suspended two teacher aides after they were snapped exchanging cannabis in the staff room.

More than $200,000 of cannabis has been kept off the street after police's annual drug raid.

Jakarta's Governor has reportedly said President Joko Widodo is considering different views on the death penalty, including his own advice that it should be removed from Indonesia's laws.

Australia's Foreign Minister is disappointed the latest appeal to save the lives two men on drugs charges in Indonesia has failed.