As dad laid passed out, his toddlers played by hot element he used to spot cannabis.

The singer seemed to imply it was litter falling from his pocket.

"It's a trend that has been on the rise for some time now," doctor says.

Dick Keefe-Wilson caused chaos at Vinegar Hill while on a methamphetamine bender

Police target those alleged to have taken over the drug trade in town after major raids.

Staff abuse and patients sleeping on mattresses on floor at Te Awhina unit.

Dr Sue Mackersey has resigned as clinical director, according to an internal staff email.

Prison crisis turnaround as prison population drops by 600 inmates.

Drug Foundation says 51 per cent of prisoners were expelled from school as children.

A High Court judge asked for evidence longer sentences deterred people from crime.

Asia Argento sent Jeff Leach a video of herself topless knowing he had a girlfriend.

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.

Experts say our problem with binge-drinking is to blame.

Dictatorial health service short on compassion - deputy commissioner.

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.

She wet herself to avoid moving and hit her father when he tried to stop her playing.