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Privilege and lies: The wasted life of Sydney schoolgirl killer

Raised among Sydney's elite, Charlise Mutten's killer lived a life of drug use and crime.

'There is no way we will forgive him': Dad blasts driver on MDMA who caused daughter's death

Father of teenager killed on Muriwai beach says crash was avoidable.

'She had all these dreams': At least three Kiwis a week dying from accidental overdoses

"Millions are spent preventing road deaths. The same is needed for drug overdoses"

'Mysterious man' linked to major meth bust after 'suspicious' package left on doorstep

British visitor arrested and charged after police investigation.

'Are you suggesting I'm lying?' Prosecution casts doubt on suicide claim by Hanna's sister

The surgeon is accused of having strangled his wife to start a new life with an escort.

Polkinghorne murder trial not sitting today, defence to open tomorrow

The trial will resume on Friday at 10am.

Where's Madison? Crown wrapping up, but star witness nowhere to be seen

The surgeon is accused of having strangled his wife to start a new life with an escort.

Surprise Crown witness casts doubt on claim Hanna's phone used to draft 4am messages

The surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna and staging a suicide.

Who is the 'Ketamine Queen' charged over Matthew Perry's death

'They did harm so that they could make more money,' says a prosecutor.

How an $8m meth empire was busted as final four sentences handed down

Operation Freya netted about 17kg of meth in the large-scale Northland bust.

'Very odd exchange': Co-worker called out Polkinghorne for erratic behaviour weeks before wife's death

Meth use has become a recurring topic at the Auckland eye surgeon's murder trial.

'Many eyes watching': Airport baggage handlers jailed after attempt to smuggle meth in backpack

The seizure prevented up to $5.1m in social harm and economic cost to New Zealand.

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.

Fears meth lollies could be fatal and budget blowout | Focus Morning Bulletin August 15

Fears meth lollies could be fatal, calls for accountability from the Reserve Bank and budget blowout at Ministry of Disabled People.

‘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.