These are the stories of those who call Auckland's streets home.

New details revealed on synthetics-related deaths of West Auckland woman and her cousin.

Two meth suppliers have been sentenced over the sale of more than $5 million of the drug.

Middlemore mental health unit is being rebuilt to reduce the risk of more deaths.

In a candid interview she says: 'Life is so precious, too precious to throw away.'

Mental health was one of the focuses of Labour's campaign.

Reports show that some people spend the equivalent of a day every week on their phone.

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Potential benefits need to be weighed against the arguments for potential risks.

He posed as someone trying to help, then at the nearest opportunity did the unthinkable.

Meth is spreading across NZ at record rates.

Consequences for wider Pacific community could be enormous, says researcher.

Simeon Brown is pushing for harsher penalties for suppliers.

Stars tell of battles with drinking on Alcoholics Anonymous' 70th anniversary in NZ.

Boy, 10, addicted to gaming required bowel surgery after he stopped going to toilet.

The methamphetamine scourge is harming our youngest and most vulnerable.

Funding will come from criminal assets or illegal income seized by police.

The man was well over the limit when he drove over his victim's leg.

More than half of people who took antidepressants reported withdrawal symptoms.

Katy Moore was terrified and ashamed of her addiction. It was "ridiculous".

When her phone consumed her life, Saira's parents took drastic action.

Her life spiralled into abuse and drug addiction when police wouldn't take her seriously.

Science versus the roar of the crowd - what sort of justice does New Zealand want?

Mental health conference held at casino causes upset among psychiatrists

This Kiwi family found their own answer to screen addiction, reports Jamie Morton.

At 16, Arnia Appleby bought a couple of packs of cigarettes. Within a week she was hooked.

Jordan Leslie Simpson told the court that he wants to go to rehab

Bail denied for alleged ringleader of Bay of Plenty synthetic cannabis supply chain.

Police raids across Bay of Plenty after investigation of alleged synthetic cannabis ring.

Smartphones are now an integral part of our lives. They're also addictive and harmful.