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Science advisers urge a new 'data over dogma' approach to justice.
Grey Lynn deaths: Man found dead was a convicted rapist
The man found dead at an Auckland halfway house was a convicted rapist.
Findings out on death of homeless man in Onehunga
Keith Johnson died on his bench in St Peter's Anglican Onehunga cemetery on July 1, 2017.
Clark backs festival drug-testing
Drug-testing at festivals and safe injecting rooms can stop drug deaths, says Helen Clark
Deadly opiate fentanyl found at a Kiwi festival
The addictive synthetic opioid is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine.
Tiki Taane's partner: 'Never mind the gangs'
Former P addict Rachel Axis speaks out about her past. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Victim: I forgive friend who stole from me
Burgled Whanganui victim defends culprit on social media in bid to stop nasty traction.
Inside Britain's rehab for web junkies
Anxious, sleepless or paranoid? Step into Britain's social media rehab.
Harder than meth: The drug killing Kiwis at alarming rate
The drug killed 25 Kiwis in 2017 and is the deadliest illegal drug in NZ history.
Shocking video shows a 13-year-old buying a gun
U.S social experiment shows how easy it is to buy a gun compared to lotto, beer and porn.
What I hate about my generation
OPINION: We have everything we want almost literally at our fingertips.
Victim's family launch petition: 'Synthetics are scary, very, very scary'
A petition has been launched to support a bill proposing to increase drug supply penalties
Dunedin scientist forged scripts to feed addiction
Total of 33 forged documents at seven different pharmacies were found over 9-month period.
Synthetic-drug dealer realised the danger and stopped selling
A synthetic-drug dealer was given a shorter sentence because he had stopped selling.
How compulsive buying can wreck lives
For some, shopping is used as a coping mechanism for anxiety and low self-esteem.
West Auckland death: Police suspect synthetics link
The death of a man at a West Auckland property last night may be connected to synthetics.
Man admits synthetics charge following investigation into death of West Auckland father
A man has admitted supplying synthetic drugs in relation to the death of Calum Jones.
Family of synthetics victim backing law change
Calum Jones died after using synthetics. Now his parents are pushing for a law change.
William Tyrrell's dad jailed for drugs and theft
Biological father of missing boy William Tyrrell has been jailed for seven months.
Aussie's codeine ban leaves women battling pain
These women are left battling painful conditions after Australia's ban on OTC codeine.
The couple who fell in love playing Xbox
Tarhlia Murray, James Kipa and their three kids are a modern gaming family.
Teacher tried to spank woman's bottom
Teacher claimed he had a 'sex addiction' that was relieved by spanking fantasies.
Synthetic drug death: Man arrested
A man has been charged in connection to the synthetic drugs-related death of Calum Jones
Kiwi supermarkets to keep selling under-16s energy drinks
When kids drink too much caffeine they can become anxious and their learning interrupted
Amber-Lee: episode three full transcript
This week we are publishing the full Amber-Lee Cruickshank case podcast transcript.
Synthetics tragedy: Partner still reeling
Calum Jones died in September after using synthetic drugs. Today his girlfriend speaks out
Tobacco giant vows to quit smoking
Tobacco giant Philip Morris says its New Year's resolution 'won't be easy'.
Oriwa Kemp speaks about Nia Glassie, life
Oriwa Kemp was jailed for the abuse of Nia Glassie. Today she speaks for the first time.
Local Focus: When P comes first - meth's impact on children
Kids miss out when parents are addicted to meth. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Antoine Dixon's sword victim in jail for P deals
Renee Gunbie lost her right hand in a P fuelled sword attack. Now she's lost her freedom.