'Worst fears come true': Why NZ is not ready for a fentanyl crisis
Low doses of the life-saving antidote Naloxone are a worry, says NZ Drug Foundation.
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Analysis: What we can learn from US opioid crisis
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Altered sentence for man whose meth importation trial was eclipsed by Joseph Parker suppression battle
Tevita Kulu was sentenced in 2019 to 18 years' prison for the "home-grown" operation.
Man cultivated specific cannabis strain to relieve his chronic pain
A growing room was set up in his garage with specialised heating, lighting and ventilation
Fentanyl confirmed to be present in New Zealand for the first time
Test results of the drug that hospitalised 12 people have come back positive for fentanyl.
'Greater risk of overdose': US drug expert warns against using fentanyl
Last year in the US more than 70,000 deaths were attributed to incorrect fentanyl usage.
Police seek source after 12 hospitalised from powdered fentanyl
Fears the drug that killed 60,000 in North America last year is circulating in NZ.
New poll shows most NZers support change in drug laws
Most Kiwis favour drug law changes that remove criminal penalties, focus on health.
NZ's most wanted: $50m drug bust fugitive arrested in Spain
EXCLUSIVE: Police seek extradition over 500kg drug shipment smuggled into NZ.
Sole trader in meth has extra time added to prison sentence
Judge tells dealer that methamphetamine 'wreaks havoc' on other people's lives.
Undies stuffed with meth: Sentence reduced on appeal
'Very, very angry' Marcus Forde was kicked out of two gangs for his drug use.
'Pipeline to prison': Childhood abuse led killer to life of crime
Serial offender described as having an impulse and intense desire to use violence.
Patrick Gower: On Booze
In his new special, Patrick Gower: On Booze, Gower investigates the Kiwi drinking culture. Video / Three
Six charged after ketamine, P, ecstasy, mephedrone party drug bust
Police operation spanned more than six months and resulted in six arrests.
Judge references death penalty while sentencing young drug dealer
Judge tells young drug dealer he would be hanged if in Singapore, "no questions asked".
Man caught allegedly smuggling 2kg of meth in luggage at Auckland Airport
It's the first seizure of drugs from a passenger since the border was reopened.
Te Ao Mārama a new way of serving justice, but how much difference will $47.4m make?
Chief Judge: "We're talking about a change of culture, and with it a change of practice."
Heard and Depp are both losers in their bitter courtroom battle - here's why
The trial will have ramifications beyond which multi-millionaire has to pay up.
Auckland gang shootings: Seven arrested, guns and ammunition recovered
There's "no tolerance for this brazen violence" and enforcement will continue, police say.
'Devastated': Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler enters rehab facility
Aerosmith has cancelled tour dates amid news of Steven Tyler's relapse.
Dilworth School staff member told student his alleged abuser was 'great guy'
'The school knew about it and chose to ignore it,' a sister of complainant tells court.
'Caught in the act': Dilworth teacher got students drunk, abused them at Waiheke bach, court hears
Leonard Cave has pleaded not guilty to 14 charges including sexual violation.
'Desperate situation': Synthetic cannabis dealing leads to death
The dealer had lost his job and was desperate for money to keep his household afloat.
Man busted with cannabis in his Mercedes: 'For sick old lady'
A judge was sceptical about the man's various excuses for being caught with drugs.
'Fall from grace': 'Storeman' of large drug syndicate jailed
Peter Dong Hae Kim's offending was a shock to those who knew him.
'I was treated like a drug-seeker': Mum goes undiagnosed for a decade
Emma says she was repeatedly sent home from ED feeling like no one believed her suffering.
'Get pregnant, that'll fix your problems': Mum's endometriosis fight - for 20 years
Dallas was accused of being a drug seeker for repeatedly turning up to ED in pain.
'Massive haul': NZ-built superyacht used to smuggle $300m of cocaine
The vessel was seized off the English coast with 2000kg of cocaine on board.
The P in paradise: Meth use doubled in lockdown, remains elevated
Drug abuse rose sharply and has stayed well above the historical average.
A cellphone found after a car accident led to drug-trafficking catch
A car accident led to the police investigation of an Invercargill drug trafficker.
'I was targeted because I'm a cop' - policeman's drink spiked at pub
Nicholas Townsend spiked the cop's drink because he was 'annoying' him.
House of horrors: $30,000 meth damage, tenants ordered to pay up
Tests revealed meth levels of up to 11 times higher than the national safety standard.
Former NZ Navy and drug smuggling super yacht to be auctioned off
The former NZ Navy and drug smuggling super yacht MY Kahu is set to be auctioned off with no reserve. Video / Atlantic Yacht & Ship Inc
Returning inmate caught smuggling drugs into prison
The inmate was caught trying to smuggle the drugs into prison after compassionate leave.