'I just wanted to die': Meth user before drug court changed his life
The Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Court only operates in Auckland and Hamilton.
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Operation Cobalt: Significant drug operation in Ashburton
The biggest drugs operation in Ashburton in recent years has seen more than 160 charges filed against 18 people, following a series of search warrants in the area this week. Video / NZ Police
Christchurch pair in court on drug charges after 'potential overdose' of 20-year-old at weekend
Two people have appeared in court following the fatal MDMA overdose of a Chch man.
Drug dealer says rehab changed his life as he escapes jail term
Court says addict drug-dealer, facing 77 charges, genuinely realised harm meth causes.
Chlöe Swarbrick: Govts need to stop kicking alcohol harm can down the road
Dire issue ignored by successive governments is back before MPs - will they act at last?
'Very traumatic': Mob associate mum says fatal shooting incident led to her dealing drugs
Drug dealer Sharon Marfell jailed for seven years for supplying and possessing P and GBL.
Desert Road murder: Meth boss admits luring underling to his death
Bao Chang Wang, known as Ricky, was found in a shallow grave near Desert Rd in 2020.
'It's used to get rid of someone', key Crown witness reveals allegations of gang operation
The witness said he became a prospect for the gang.
Upmarket home converted into cannabis farm during housing crisis - stranded tourist jailed
Yen Nhu Cao said he didn't know growing cannabis was illegal in New Zealand.
US pharmacy chains fined $1b over opioid crisis in communities
Jury says pharmacies played a massive role in creating a public nuisance.
One man guilty of murdering high-ranking Mongrel Mob member during meth deal, co-defendant acquitted
Jurors returned the guilty verdict after three days of deliberations.
Comancheros leader, others found guilty of conspiracy to import massive $90m meth haul
Investigators were listening in as a plan was hatched to import 600kg from South Africa.
Who robbed who? Lawyers at odds over death of high-ranking Mongrel Mob member
Those charged with Clifford Umuhuri's murder say it was self defence.
Party drug capital: Top city for MDMA use in NZ revealed
Wastewater testing finds the centres flush with meth, cocaine and mollies.
From the archives: Developer to deviant, the rise and fall of Mark Lyon
From millionaire property developer to the drug-addled owner of a sex dungeon.
'There will be a day of reckoning': Family's anger after drugged driver kills man
Craig Searle's family have told the driver they will never forgive him for what he's done.
Drug-driver smashes into family car, toddler badly maimed
Jotham Miller said the wind caused his erratic driving but blood test revealed the truth.
Comancheros trial: Covid pandemic caused wild swings in meth prices - expert
During months of surveillance, police say they caught wind of a massive 600kg meth deal.
'It was always a set-up': Court hears how meth deal turned deadly
In his final moments, a dying man argued with mates to avoid hospital drop, Crown says.
Gang leader didn't know he was being bugged as he planned 600kg meth haul - Crown
Investigators obtained a High Court judge's permission to bug suspects' phones, vehicles.
Bodybuilder who lost father in suicide blast sentenced for Comancheros drug scheme
Khalid Slaimankhel's father, a noted refugee advocate, was killed by the Taliban in 2018.
Gang member who killed taxi driver handed new sentence for major meth operation
Farshad Esfehani-Bahadori was on bail for the fatal crash when he helped supply meth.
Covid diagnosis temporarily delays Comancheros leader's meth supply trial
The trial could not go ahead without ill defence lawyer.
Mexican drug lord thought to be behind murders of six more US citizens
Families of innocent people killed by Rafael Caro Quintero also want justice.
What is Fentanyl?
Katie Harris examines fentanyl, a synthetic prescription drug 100 times more potent than morphine. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / NZ Drug Foundation
Non-custodial sentence an 'investment' for Cromwell meth addict
A Cromwell woman has been given a chance after being caught dealing methamphetamine.
Green gold: Grower jailed for converting historic bank into cannabis operation
Secret door in the pantry opened into five chambers housing a 'very high-quality' crop.
Police seize more than $2m in cash, drugs, firearms linked to Hells Angels
Operation Samson is investigating the NZ chapter of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club.
Man who helped smuggle 110kg meth shipment asks Court of Appeal for mercy
The Taiwanese citizen was arrested in 2019, one month after arriving in New Zealand.
NZDF soldier told to 'harden up' after officer has affair with partner
Former soldier says it was devastating being forced to call his partner's lover 'sir'.
Local Focus: Reducing drug harm means admitting for most of us drugs are harmless
The importance of testing drugs and being honest with young people to reduce harm.
Focus: Police roll out new drug testing tool
Andrew Coster, Commissioner of Police and Chris Hipkins, Minister of Police launch the Lumi drug scanning tool to frontline Police nationwide. Video / Michael Craig
Dodge Charger worth $185,000 among assets seized by police after drug bust
Two Harley Davidson motorcycles also catch cops' eyes in bid to ensure crime doesn't pay.
Waikato woman admits role in P, GBL drug ring
Sharon Marfell was a senior member of a drugs distribution syndicate in the Waikato.