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Trick-or-treat warning: Meth lollies still a risk, police say
Each 'lolly' is 3g of meth, or 300 doses.

Meth lollies Halloween warning: Police urge extra vigilance in Auckland
'Vital the public are aware' of the danger. Each 'lolly' is 3g of meth, or 300 doses.

Drug researcher believes Mexican cartels responsible for meth lollies
A leading drug researcher believes it’s likely there are more meth-laced lollies in the community, but is confident the delivery to Auckland City Mission was unintentional.

‘It tasted like poison’: Former meth addict mum triggered after son tried 'lolly'
Former addict says it's lucky no children have been hurt from contaminated food parcels.

Michael Morrah speaks to Angela Sagala following meth laced lollies found in Auckland
Aiden Sagala died after unknowingly drinking liquid methamphetamine. His sister, Angela Sagala, speaks to Michael Morrah after the discovery of meth-laced lollies in Auckland.

'Deeply worrying': Three treated after eating meth-laced lollies, 16 packets recovered
The Drug Foundation said the lollies contained 'lethal levels' of meth.

Dr Lester Levy and Mental Health Minister deliver speeches at Mental Health Summit in Auckland
Dr Lester Levy and Matt Doocey delivered speeches to the nib Health Innovators’ Summit, held at the Northern Club in downtown Auckland. Video / NZ Herald

Auckland City Mission finds ‘lethal levels’ of meth in donated lollies handed out in food parcels
Mission says it received an 'alert of concern' this afternoon.

‘Enough is enough’: Hipkins blasts Government over Māori policies
The Labour Party says the coalition Government is unfairly targeting Māori.

'A place to belong': Auckland City Mission serves up Christmas lunch
More than 500 people in need will visit the mission for a hot meal today.

Papakura marae invite those most in need to annual Christmas drive
Cars queue up outside Papakura marae waiting for food vouchers and Christmas parcels.

Simon Wilson: Parking panic and the oddly obstructive Heart of the City
OPINION: Why is there such a desperate campaign to save the underused Downtown car park?

Calls for Christmas contributions to support families in need
Auckland City Missioner Helen Robinson urges Auckland to donate this year to help struggling families during Christmas. Video / Michael Craig

Te Tāpui Atawhai Auckland City Mission crowned at Diversity Awards
Te Tāpui Atawhai has won the Supreme Award at the 2023 Diversity Awards.

Inside Kāinga Ora's 'village' in the middle of Auckland city
Te Mātāwai is Auckland's newest and largest response to homelessness in the city.

'Gaping hole': Auckland households face $560 a year more in rates, water bills and storm costs
Wayne Brown can't say at this stage how low he can keep rates.

Homeless woman dies in Auckland’s CBD
A woman known to the City Mission has died suddenly in Auckland's CBD.

Auckland City Mission feeds 500 for Christmas
There was 120kg of ham and plenty of potato salad on the menu.

Focus: Auckland City Mission spreads Christmas cheer with lunch for hundreds
120kg of ham, 60kg of potato salad and 120 litres of jelly are just some of the numbers bringing joy to hundreds of people in need as the Auckland City Mission hosts its annual Christmas lunch. Video / Brett Phibbs

Marae, cafe, social housing amongst 29 national architecture award winners
"We covered 47 projects in 12 towns and cities during 10 days.” - Andrew Irving

Auckland Xmas exodus greatly exaggerated?
Air bookings saw a 250 per cent boost following Wednesday's announcement.