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A high-profile run-in with the law showed how far the former NBA star had fallen.
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The reality TV star has opened up about how rapidly she fell back into bad habits.
MDMA helped me conquer alcoholism at last
A volunteer has praised a world-first trial using ecstasy to treat trauma and addiction.
Complaints about social housing problems 'fell on deaf ears'
Concerned Christchurch man would feel safer living in his car than by social housing.
'I lost my family': Former P addict's return from the brink
Pauline Tai is now three years clean - and is supporting others in their recovery.
Meth dealers appeal sentences in Supreme Court
Two unrelated meth offenders are appealing their sentences in the Supreme Court today.
Strike three for Whale Oil blogger in new defamation ruling
Bankrupt blogger Cameron Slater found to have defamed public health experts.
'Meth easier to buy than milk' - Emails to NZ's top cop led to downfall of Mob boss
Tired of the gang running the town, a constable wrote directly to the Police Commissioner.
How NZ lost its head in the BZP party pill experiment
The party drug BZP was once legal to buy from your local dairy. What happened?
'Hooked': Louise Nicholas' daughter on meth battle; mugshot shows addiction reality
Weighing 45kg, face covered in sores, teeth fallen out, she was at the peak of addiction.
City tragedy: A sad, synthetics-induced death on Queen St
Grim moment on the Golden Mile as homeless man dies on a prime strip of Queen St.
Another cannabis referendum? Vote proposed on decriminalisation
Citizen-initiated referendum proposed on decriminalising cannabis.
Revealed: The long criminal history of Kiwi in Hells Angels drugs bust in Europe
Kiwi locked up in DEA raids has chemistry degree and long history in drug-making in NZ.
Health worker stole more than $1m for gambling, cosmetic surgery and jet ski
The money was used to fund a gambling addiction, a jet ski, cosmetic surgery,
US opioid epidemic worsens amidst election
US opioid overdose deaths topped 50,000 for the first time last year.
Nearly $100 million in assets made from meth dealing seized in five years
A big demand for the drug has seen vast amounts of money made from the illicit trade.
ACT says mental health services need overhaul
But the DHB says there has been significant work to improve culture and address workloads.
Mum dies after GP's 'dangerous' medication prescription
A mum with a history of depression died after her GP over-prescribed her medication.
Meet the candidates: Maki Herbert
No to GMOs and amalgamation of councils, says Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party candidate.
Man with huge, expensive drug habit jailed
The drug dealer's meth habit cost him about $3000 a day.
Synthetics death: Family team up with Erin Brockovich law firm to push for change
Calum Jones died in 2017 after using synthetics. Now his family's fighting for more help.
Coffee cravings? Why many Kiwis may be unknowingly addicted
"Alarming" new findings should prompt Kiwi coffee lovers to keep a closer eye on intake.
$200,000 funding boost for Covid mental health services
Grants are through the Ministry of Health's Whai Ora, Whiti Ora Fund.
Louise Nicholas' daughter gets home detention for supplying P
Louise Nicholas' daughter Jessica has been sentenced for meth offending.
Kiwi mum and dad's crusade against porn
Couple lift lid on disturbing online world our kids are exposed to in new documentary.
Stoners or socially acceptable users? Views aired over legalising cannabis
Should we be allowed to smoke and grow cannabis for recreational purposes?
'Virtually no car left' after alcohol-fuelled crash
'Nothing short of a miracle' that a Dunedin woman and her partner survived, says judge.
Apprenticeship fees scrapped from July 1
How the Government will spend $1.6 billion on trades training.
After lockdown, three women were killed. The short lives and tragic deaths of Angela, Tania and Shirley
'They're not young, not beautiful, not tragic. They're the stories we forget all the time'
Sex with patient kept secret in psychiatrist's NZ work application
Psychiatrist didn't tell authorities of affair with patient when he applied to work in NZ.
Doctor's sex affair with teen: DHB had been warned of issues after Google search
No changes made after mental health patient uncovered psychiatrist's surrendered licence.
'Tip of the iceberg': Jump in porn and gaming addiction
Gaming and porn use during lockdown has been big, says specialist.
Locked-down 21yo is using app to play sharemarket - fun or danger?
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Mr Asia player back behind bars after big meth deal busted
Mr Asia drug syndicate player jailed again after "substantial" methamphetamine find in car