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Young industry leader thinks plant production is 'underrated'
“I believe we do a lot of good mahi that goes under the radar.”
'Systemic failings': Coroner criticises Oranga Tamariki after 14-year-old runaway's huffing death
Ruby's grandmother expressed concerns about the lack of support from Oranga Tamariki.
Doctor to plead guilty in Matthew Perry drug case, faces 40 years
Salvador Plasencia will plead guilty to four counts of ketamine distribution.
'You can’t come in smoking your meth pipe': Lifewise CEO calls for crisis centre
Lifewise wants Rotorua triage facility for homeless with addictions, mental health issues.
Editorial: Rotorua's homeless dilemma highlights deeper social issues
OPINION: A business owner nearby lost revenue as customers avoided the encampment.
Protest bound for Parliament today as projected prisoner numbers soar
The prison population is expected to reach nearly 14,000 in a decade.
Kiwis demand harsher penalties for drink-drivers, survey shows
Fifty-nine per cent want heavier fines for drunk and disorderly behaviour.
UK teens face two-hour cap on social media
Teens could be blocked from social media after 10pm and during school.
More than half of NZ vape products mislabelled, study reveals
Most mislabelled vapes had significantly less nicotine than promised.
Opinion: Your smartphone is a parasite, according to evolution
OPINION: Many of us are hostage to our phones – and it’s not unlike having head lice.
Vaping has created a toxic monster: What it does to your body and how to quit
Telegraph: Around 18% of 11- to 17-year-olds have tried vaping in the UK.
'Cry for help': Man's confession exposes dark addiction
Judge Rielly: 'His confession was a cry for help, but doesn't excuse his actions.'
Church-going bank employee led secret life laundering $3m for meth syndicate
He was a literal poster boy for ASB but also corrupted colleagues, collected P shipments.
'You are a monster': Abducted woman escapes after locking rapist out of his own car
He tricked her into getting into the car, drove her to a remote location and raped her.
Four ways to know if you're in the alcoholic danger zone
Telegraph: How to make sure drinking doesn’t slip into a problem.
'Really nasty substance': Why no type of alcohol is safe
New York Times: Are any types of alcohol less risky than others?
'Lifting a dark cloud': Bar thrives after ditching pokies
Owners report no financial loss; dining space and food sales have improved.
NZ teens ditch smartphones for 'brick' phones
A 2025 survey found 95% of New Zealanders aged 15+ use social media.
Arsonist blames meth and psychedelics after $4m Auckland lodge destroyed in blaze
She predicted to a friend she would burn the place down, then she followed through.
'I'm a recidivist offender': Woman's journey from criminal to mentor
Allen has 178 convictions and has devoted herself to helping Northland addicts recover
The 200m drive for smokes that led to a man's 7th drink-driving conviction
'Alcohol is not for everyone, and perhaps it’s not for you,' says the judge at sentencing.
Graphic photos shown as Diddy’s ex testifies in sex trafficking trial
Cassie feared blackmail videos would ruin her singing career.
'A mysterious force': African nation trying to cash in on sacred hallucinogenic remedy
Gabon is keen to capitalise on iboga's economic potential.
Watch: 'He's trying to smoke it' - Raccoon busted with crack pipe
Police found a raccoon with a crack pipe in a car.
Northland's meth crisis: 'There's no magic wand for any of this'
Organisations say they are overwhelmed by 'a tsunami of need'.
Gary Oldman reflects on 'destructive' behaviour during film with Demi Moore
Oldman apologised to Moore for being unprofessional while filming.
'Far-reaching and devastating': Meth use has surged in this part of NZ as prices drop
Police attribute increased drug use to greater availability and lower prices.