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Half of Kiwi adults overwhelmed by phone notifications, study reveals
2degrees commissioned the study, highlighting the mental impact of notifications.

How a successful farmer spiralled into a homeless 'night-crawler'
Paul Harrop once ran a $4 million farm. Now, he's in prison.

Meth dealer with 23-year addiction praised for rehabilitation efforts
Brian Tito was found with 87g of meth and 'tick lists' of around $50,000.

Crime proceeds could fund drug addiction help, Mental Health Minister says
The Mental Health Minister says crime proceeds could help fund meth addiction services.

'I’ll cut your throat,' drug seeker told woman days before breaking man's back
The 24-year-old has a history of drug abuse, mental health problems and violence issues.

'We cannot do this by ourselves': Ministers listen to iwi leader's plea over meth crisis
Police Minister Mark Mitchell plans to visit Northland for further discussions.

Former Commonwealth Games boxer avoids jail despite raft of drug charges
The death of Joseph Blackbourn's coach led to him spiralling out of control.

‘High risk’: Nappy-wearing man created fake accounts to talk to young mums
Zeb Laing made disturbing comments and posted images of himself in a nappy.

‘We’re traumatised’: 1990s pop group open up on fame’s mental toll
The quintet reunited for the first time since their 2001 split.

The Northland town where use of methamphetamine is an ‘epidemic’
The drug is easily available, but there is help available.

Youth vaping: NZ study reveals worrying misconceptions among teens
Health researchers say vaping urgently needs to be 'denormalised' among NZ's teens.

‘I nearly died’: Broadcaster Pam Corkery on battling back from alcohol addiction
'My children said, ‘Mum, this is not funny’ and I'd said, ‘I'll stop now’. I was lying.'

‘Feeling good’: Napier MP Katie Nimon on pregnancy and priorities
The up-and-coming National political prospect is expecting her first baby.

Revealed: The real reason behind Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague shock split
'People don't know the half of it'.

Top cop leaves the force to tackle issues on the street
A cop for 36 years, Sam Aberahama will now run a mental health and wellbeing trust.

‘My life was not normal’: Child actors' struggles with fame and addiction
Two former stars made headlines this week, and the industry's no stranger to tragic tales.

‘Today marks 5 years clean’: Paris Jackson’s emotional sobriety revelation
Star reveals she was 'an alcoholic and a heroin addict'.

Māori-led kaupapa using psychedelics to help meth addicts recover
A movie reel of life: Magic mushrooms helped one man to confront who he'd become.

Rugby stars not instructed to seek name suppression, says RPA chief
Sevu Reece admits wilful damage charge, granted discharge; alcohol issues addressed.

'I'm embarrassed and so, so sorry': Sevu Reece sidesteps conviction after Cup Day disgrace
A sportsman who admitted taking a car can now be named after his case was determined.

Letters: Addiction holding NZ back; CCOs have proved themselves
OPINION: 'Alcohol and drug addiction is not a character flaw but a social disease.'