Mental health professionals say use of the synthetic opioid Tramadol has risen sharply in Gaza since Israel's three-week Operation Cast Lead offensive.

The Govt is looking at banning other everyday products that are ingredients for the drug P, having taken many cold and flu tablets off shop shelves.

People wanting to buy cold and flu tablets with pseudoephedrine will need a prescription from their doctor.

Tighter restrictions on the sale of over-the-counter cold and flu tablets containing pseudoephedrine, the main ingredient in P, are on the way.

One of Auckland's poshest hotels has turfed out a high-profile socialite, saying her erratic behaviour has scared guests and staff.

Police raids in Otago and Canterbury have uncovered a sophisticated international drug syndicate.

Britain's Royal Navy have made a record seizure of cocaine after a frigate operating off the coast of South America captured drugs with an estimated street value of more than 240 million pounds (NZ$530 million).

Makeover queen Trinny Woodall has revealed her twin addictions imposed on her life and her friends.

More than 50 people have been arrested in two separate large-scale drug operations targeting cannabis in Northland and Hawke's Bay.