Pseudoephedrine question reflects failure of meth policy - expert
"We have taken the eye off methamphetamine."
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Dunedin man’s inheritiance blown on meth habit
'You now wish to lead the last quarter of your life in a law-abiding, offence-free way.'
'Immense amount of blood': Rottweiler mauls owner after she fed him cannabis
The owners bought the cannabis lollies for their dog because they said he was 'stressed'.
Christchurch rehab centre gets residents growing
Mum of four goes from meth addict to horticultural journey.
Police, customs seize 140kg of cocaine in Auckland port, four men arrested
The cocaine was worth $63 million, police say.
'High-level' meth dealer missed his sons' tangi because he was behind bars
The father has taken up carving in prison as a way to process his grief.
Police seize huge amounts of drugs and lay 80-plus charges in drug ring bust
The seizures included 5kg of methamphetamine and 3.5kg of cocaine.
Killer driver's jail sentence quashed due to injuries she suffered in crash she caused
She was driving drunk when she caused a crash that killed a young woman.
The shame of being a midlife cocaine user
How one party animal hit rock bottom and decided to stop.
‘Never been truly able to love again’: Victim confronts 'malevolent' sex abusers in court
She spoke of 'massive psychological wounds' that have festered in her life as a result.
Teen in cell next to his father's 'stalled within the prison system'
He's been waiting more than a year for treatment. And he's not alone.
'Malevolent': Victim's last words to man who abused her, fraudster Paul Bennett
She spoke of “massive psychological wounds” that have festered in her life as a result.
Kiwi's reinvented drug testing kit grabs global attention
Kiwi inventor Nick Holland has a chance of winning up to $57,000 for his idea.
From P addict to 'squeaky clean': Solo dad eyes new Kāinga Ora homes
The housing agency has announced a major development.
Killer stabs man for repeatedly asking to buy his cannabis
William Izett stabbed a man twice in the torso after he asked to buy cannabis from him.
'Particularly sinister': Mongrel Mob stole vehicles, tried to sell them back to victims
In one case, a victim was ordered to sign a statement saying their vehicle was not stolen.
'Are you high right now?': The bar room debate for Auckland Central
"Are you stoned right now?" Auckland Central candidates go head to head on Karangahape Rd.
'No evidence': Coroner rules out foul play in highway death of father-of-six
He was lying face down on the road when he was hit by two trucks.
'Profoundly toxic': At least 360 Georgia prison guards arrested for smuggling contraband
The requirements for prison officer training in Georgia are minimal.
'Heartbreaking': 13yo girls prostituting themselves to buy P
Meth is now easier to get than cannabis, a police chief says.
New York daycare death: Bags of fentanyl stashed under trap door
The drugs were hidden only a few steps away from a shelf of children’s toys.
Act Party promises to bring back over-the-counter pseudoephedrine
Unbanning drug part of policies aimed at seniors, including Retirement Commission reform.
Euphoria star's cause of death revealed
Angus Cloud died aged 25, one week after burying his father.
'Angry' thief banned from Nelson after stealing methadone from pharmacy twice
The addict went behind the counter and grabbed bottles of methadone from the dispensary.
Hunter Biden to plead not guilty to firearms charges
He has also been under investigation for his business dealings.
Dopey dealer snoozes through drug bust
The man was oblivious to police activity, asleep on his couch.
Home detention ordered for attempted rapist caught pantsless on CCTV
Methamphetamine psychosis was said to be a factor of the offending.
'You lose, your children lose': Waikato mum jailed for drug-dealing
Courtney Murray was arrested three years after other previous drug-related offences.
Name suppression lapses: Identity revealed in meth-laced beer case
Aiden Sagala died in March after police said he "innocently sat down for a beer".
'A tragedy': Toddler dies after exposure to fentanyl at New York daycare
A package containing a kilo of fentanyl was discovered inside a New York daycare.
US daycare owner arrested after toddler dies, others exposed to opioids
Authorities haven't indicated how they believe the children came in contact with the drug.
Drug-addicted beneficiaries 'need to get clean enough to work' - Seymour
Drug addicts would face the prospect of losing their benefits.
'Fear campaign': National and Act hit back over MP’s Hawke’s Bay 'mega-prison' claims
Anna Lorck claims Hawke's Bay Prison's extra land would make it a target for expansion.
Woman flung 7m through the air after being hit by drug-driver
He was 'yahooing' out his window before he drove through a red light and hit the woman.