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$86m drug bust: Kiwis willing to pay more for their high
NZ drug users are targeted by overseas criminals because they're willing to pay more.
Secrets of illegal medicinal cannabis users
Medical cannabis is a multi-billion-dollar industry.
New Ice Age: 1500kg of meth seized in drug busts record
With 4 months to go, more meth seized this year so far than any other.
Ross Bell: Legalising cannabis means less harm
Comment: Legislation [of cannabis] means the Government can take back control.
From the despair of addiction to the joy of music
Friends who met while in the depths of substance addiction release second album.
Fatal doses: Mum says synthetics took son to 'darkness'
Mum of a man who died after using synthetic drugs speaks about the 'darkness' he became.
Meth-smoking driver who threw away $10k of drugs in police chase jailed
Police records showed Liam Lomas had never held a drivers license.
Fatal dose: 75 die in two years from synthetic drugs
At least 75 people have been killed as a result of synthetic drugs, says Chief Coroner
Goodbye after goodbye: Mum's struggle against opioid addiction
Deb Ware has battled for three years to save her opioid-addicted son's life
A homeless couple's journey through drug addiction to getting their kids back
Their meth and synthetic drug habit left them with nothing ... no kids and no home.
8000 Kiwis have died prematurely due to hazardous drinking
Watchdog slams the Government for failures to address NZ's hazardous drinking culture.
Alcohol watchdogs call for action after baby dies
More awareness needed about dangers of consuming alcohol while breastfeeding,expert tells.
GP wrongly prescribed drugs 74 times: 'I was in a bad headspace'
"I was ashamed that I needed that medication, I felt like a failure," doctor says.
Tobacco sold to underage customers in Whangārei
Medical Officer: "Retailers are contributing to nicotine addiction by selling to children"
Meth lab discovered in bush hut in Northland
Officers trekked into bush on the fringes of Russell State Forest off Nelson Rd.
Hot car baby death: Appeal against manslaughter sentence thrown out
'She had no reason to expect that anyone else would ensure Isaiah's safety' - top judge.
A tale of aroha, anguish and alcohol
James Whenuaroa lived on Wellington's streets and died before he got the help he needed.
From drug addict to multi-millionaire
How two women overcame a life of addiction to create a thriving business.
Chloe Swarbrick: Forget Hosking - This is why I back legalising cannabis
Green Party MP has opened up on why she backs legalising cannabis.
Large meth haul, cash seized in Queenstown raid
Police have seized more than $200,000 worth of meth and more than $30,000 in cash.
Rock solid evidence: 267kg of meth found in concrete
Meth mixed in concrete and CCTV led to 267kg of drugs smuggled by Hong Kong syndicate.
Health practitioner found prescribing meds to herself and family
She was found to commit professional misconduct for wrongly prescribing medications.
Groundbreaking meth pilot gets $4m in Budget
Te Ara Oranga sees police and health staff work together in Northland to treat addicts.
National set to upstage Wellbeing Budget
Jacinda Ardern is promising "transformational" change for mental health services.
Childcare teacher stole centre's money to gamble
The teacher said she was "in the throes of a gambling addiction" when she stole the money.
Video game addiction ruled official illness
WHO's decision has been met with strong opposition by the global games industry.
Synthetic-related drug incidents 'drop off' in Hutt
Police have targeted several dealers in the past few months, which may have helped.
Budget 2019: What do Māori want?
Education is at the heart of what the Māori community wants in this year's Budget.
Meth, money and a friend's haunting plea: Why former drug dealer became pastor
"I sold him a dream - money, gold watches. He had five kids, but on those words he moved."
Online petition supported by MP and Mayor
South Taranaki Mayor and Whanganui MP support an online petition for roadside drug testing
Sister's heartfelt plea after drink-driving tragedy
'It was just a silly last-minute decision which had massive ramifications'
Fighting the Demon: Red truck a symbol of everything wrong in Kawerau
Around 600 people were smoking meth in the town of 6000, say police.
Study finds Kiwis are pre-drinking longer than most
Pre-drinking increased after 30 in Brazil, Canada, England, Ireland, NZ, and the USA.