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'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.
Puppy saved by California police after possible fentanyl exposure
The owner knew the symptoms because 'It was the second time the dog had overdosed'.
Political race under way, battle for dental health and curriculum concern | Focus Morning Bulletin September 4, 2023
The political race is under way with both Labour and National launching their campaigns over the weekend, Some in the health sector want more ammo in the fight against tooth decay and an education hub survey of more than 500 teachers sparks concern about the open nature of New Zealand’s curriculum. Video / NZ Herald / Getty
Gym instructor dies after accident while on LSD: Parents' plea to others
When couple's son died, some acquaintances never said a word. Why do we hide from grief?
'No remorse': Group jailed for 'callous' murder of man dumped in water trough
The four people responsible for Sao Yean's murder were sentenced in Hamilton today.
Watch: Manu Vatuvei opens up on life after League
Sione Faumuinā talks to Manu Vatuvei on life after League. Video / Unspoken NZ
‘I’ve done my partner in’: Loved Māori warden murdered in frenzied stabbing
Her partner was high on drugs when he stabbed her 39 times.
Former Mongrel Mob senior leader jailed for meth ring kingpin role
Mark Griffiths was a senior Waikato Mongrel Mob leader at the time of his offending.
Man charged with driving under influence of drug after fatal crash
Graham Louis Rouse, 76, died in the February road accident.
Braking bad: Classified intel reveals police ructions over motorcycle gang runs
Some officers feel they're being asked to "facilitate" gang runs instead of policing them.
Farm worker death: Jurors weep as young mother acquitted of murder, guilty of manslaughter
Jacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and towed along a tanker track.
March for peace amid months of gang violence and death
Gang tensions have been high in Palmerston North since the killing of a mobster in May.
Mama Hooch 'predators': The life and crimes of the Jaz brothers
Ahead of the Jaz brothers' sentencing, crime reporter Anna Leask presents the full story.
'Extremely angry': Woman incited grisly tanker track attack, Crown suggests
Jacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and towed along a tanker track.
Murder-accused sends 'love letter' to killer partner in prison, revealing 'no regrets'
Jacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and towed along a tanker track.
Increase in access and dropping prices of meth and cannabis a worry, study finds
Worry over the availability and declining prices of meth and cannabis in Northland.
Pilot’s cocaine use a factor in second deadliest US hot air balloon crash
The New Mexico crash killed all five people on board.