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Man admits killing friend with heroin
A New Zealander who injected a friend with heroin at a drug-fuelled Sydney stag night has pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
Alarm at Kronic suicide link
The possible health risks of long-term use of synthetic cannabis have begun to emerge - with the risk of suicide and self-harm in users alarming health professionals.
Synthetic drug's lows 'really dark place'
Robert Moore stopped smoking synthetic cannabis a year ago, but is still recovering from its effects and does not know when he will be "right" again.
Businessman hid drug habit
A former Whangarei businessman on trial for drug dealing said he hid his addiction to methamphetamine from his family and friends out of embarrassment.
Use of steroids in gyms rockets
An increasing obsession with appearance and body shape has led to a spike in the use of steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs in gymnasiums.
Drug supply handed out like 'tea and biscuits'
A judge has compared Blair Matthew Colligan's provision of LSD and ecstasy to members of his drugs ring to an employer providing his staff with tea and biscuits.
Getting a helping hand
Capri clinic in Auckland runs the country's only one-month intensive rehab programme, according to drug and alcohol counsellor Roger Brooking.
We're not winning the war on P
Increased efforts by the Government and law enforcement to tackle the country's methamphetamine problem have failed to dent the drug trade, according to a classified police report.
Aussie sport rocked by review
Organised crime is infiltrating Australian sport, cashing in on massive potential profits through drugs, match-fixing and betting, a year-long investigation has revealed.
'Pharmacalogical nightmare' sent home
A New Zealand woman described as a pharmacological nightmare will be deported from Australia after running over and killing two teenage boys while high on prescription medication.
Public duty to share terror of meth addiction
Sir Paul Holmes was best known for his radio and TV work. But he was a great columnist for the Herald on Sunday. Here is one of his most moving pieces, written the year he was named best columnist at the print media awards.
Guard abducted by men with 'munchies'
Police say a young trio allegedly abducted a van driver and forced him to drive them to McDonald's for a feed.
Deadly mix warning: prescription drugs, alcohol
A coroner has recommended the Ministry of Health draw public attention to the dangers of taking excessive amounts of prescription drugs and mixing them with alcohol following the death of a woman in Palmerston last year.
Norm Hewitt: I can help you, Zac
Former All Black Norm Hewitt has approached Zac Guildford to offer the troubled winger help in his effort to overcome an alcohol problem.
Casino worker accepted patrons' gifts
A Hamilton casino worker has been sentenced to nine months' home detention for accepting financial gifts from patrons.
Heroin mule risked death
A gifted student risked a death sentence to smuggle $200,000 worth of heroin from Thailand to Australia after being pressured by her boyfriend.
Giving up the booze to play a drunkard
Denzel Washington gave up booze to play an alcoholic in Flight over fears the role could prompt a drinking binge.
Casino caught up in drugs op again
Royce Duncan claimed his success as a gambler - not a methamphetamine manufacturer - was the reason he could afford so many expensive toys, such as a 15.2m (50ft) launch.
Drug man beat cops to $500k cash
A rubbish bag full of $500,000 buried in the backyard of a major drug manufacturer was dug up under the cover of darkness by an associate after the property was seized by police.
Northland MP backs drug bust
Northland Labour MP Shane Jones has backed a call for people to leave it to police to deal with methamphetamine manufacturing at Whangape on the Far North west coast.
Coroner warns of cannabis risks
A coroner has recommended that boaties should be warned about the dangers of smoking cannabis.