New ZealandP letter lands advert agency in hot waterAn Auckland advertising agency has apologised for sending a letter to hundreds of people, inviting them to try the drug P.29 Dec 03:00 PM
EntertainmentPill-popper celebrities lead trend to legal drug abuseTragedies like Brittany Murphy's death suggest the celebrity habit of prescription pill-popping is spreading.27 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandP chemical theft could be worth $1bOne thousand litres of hypophosphorus acid, a key ingredient in P manufacturing, was stolen from a factory in January, it was revealed this week.26 Dec 08:51 PM
New ZealandLisa Cropp denies criticising industryTop jockey Lisa Cropp has denied calling others in the racing industry "back- stabbing pricks", as she seeks to return from disqualification for a positive methamphetamine test.26 Dec 03:00 PM
Opinion<i>Kerre Woodham:</i> Kick abusers off the doleIf some beneficiaries are too dangerous to be dealt with face-to-face, their benefits should be cancelled says Kerre Woodham.26 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandOur worry list - jobs, costs, savingsNew Zealanders worry most about the cost of living, their savings and whether they will keep their jobs, a survey shows.23 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandDole not cut as long as work sought - BennettBeneficiaries who undergo a review after a year on an unemployment benefit will not lose that assistance if they can't find work, Paula Bennett says.23 Dec 12:51 AM
New ZealandNo excuse for not investigating child abuse - ministerPolice Minister Judith Collins has made a commitment to addressing any problems an inquiry into police handling of child abuse cases finds.22 Dec 07:55 PM
New ZealandWaterview: the safe and sacrificedThe Transport Agency has this week announced yet another route change for its $1.15 billion Waterview motorway project.22 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandWoman who cut billboard avoids prosecutionAn Anglican priest has decided not to press charges against a woman who slashed a controversial billboard outside his church.21 Dec 04:49 AM