Meth lollies Halloween warning: Police urge extra vigilance in Auckland
'Vital the public are aware' of the danger. Each 'lolly' is 3g of meth, or 300 doses.
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The unnamed clergyman travelled to Belgium for a papal visit, according to reports.
'Nightmare is over': Top footballer celebrates after four-year doping ban slashed
French World Cup winner Paul Pogba is celebrating after a reduction of his four-year ban.
Manslaughter and meth: The man in the middle of two trials
The man who shot an unarmed man he thought had come to kill him, can now be named.
Clear link between ADHD and harmful drug use, new NZ report confirms
Failures in diagnosing and treating ADHD may be leading to significant drug harm in NZ.
Young men turning to illegal measures to enhance appearance
Men in their 20s say the pressure to look a certain way led to them using enhancing drugs.
How to quit drinking alcohol: Kiwi addiction experts’ advice for safe withdrawal
'We’ve got to assess people. It’s not just a case of, well, stop.'
'Worrying trend': ACC claims for nitrous oxide 'nangs'-related injuries spike in 2024
New figures show a sharp rise in ACC claims relating to nitrous oxide.
'Waste of a life': Heartbroken mum's warnings after son's preventable death
Speeding driver Raymond Tairua-Gray drowned after his unsafe car crashed into a creek.
Tech blackout: Methven has a 'meth' problem
Visitors keen to explore the town's 'natural highs' are coming up short.
'Best thing for our marriage': How ecstasy use is on the rise among older Kiwis
Ecstasy is the second most commonly used illicit drug in New Zealand after cannabis.
Police drug operation Gambit snares suspect in Northland
A woman has been arrested in Northland for alleged cocaine offences in Waikato
Polkinghorne's lawyers possibly seeking discharge on meth possession
Polkinghorne is due to return to court in November on two meth-related charges.
Nang user claims he gets banned substance from neighbourhood bakery
Selling or using nitrous oxide to get high could lead to a jail sentence or hefty fines.
Auckland trio arrested after NZ's largest cocaine shipment bust
The cocaine was estimated to have a street value of $253.75 million.
'Terrifying': Northland man goes on alleged drug-induced rampage
Police say the incident was scary for both victims and the man's family.
Nang ban: Selling or using nitrous oxide to get high could lead to prison
The Government has announced urgent changes to the recreational use of nitrous oxide.
'Hurt': Steven Adler says he tried heroin to fit in with Guns N’ Roses bandmates
'The third time was the charm. I fell in love with it.'
Cannabis grower told police it was a shame he was caught as plants were "nearly ready"
Police found the plants after seeing light coming from an area with no obvious entrance.
Addiction debate: Is it a disease or a choice? Experts weigh in
New York Times: Should addiction be reclassified as a chronic brain disease?
Coca-Cola without 'Coca'? Indigenous beverage maker challenges trademark
It might be the world’s most recognisable brand. What would it be with only half the name?
Auckland man jailed over date rape drug seizure
He was also sentenced over an ingredient used to make methamphetamine.
Court hears 111 call from man allegedly murdered in group mob hit
Upset whānau could be heard in court where 10 people are on trial for murder.
Body in burnt-out car: Locals anxious after second homicide on Kaipara beach
A local farmer believes he knows the victim, described as 'a real honey'.
NRL star stands himself down after alleged positive cocaine test
'Josh has also engaged lawyers in his own personal defence.'
Spike in homicides, hospital cuts and wild weather | Focus Morning Bulletin September 7, 2024
A spike in homicides in Auckland City is nothing to be worried about, says Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson, as a new meth capital of the country is revealed and wild weather looms.
'What a waste of my life': Gang member says he's ready to change after kidnapping mate
Tane Milne wants to be a role model and show 'the young fullas this ain’t the life'.
‘Dangerous’ drug dealer busted in traffic stop
A partially hidden knife was enough to prompt police to search Nepia Taonui's car.
Mummy's little helpers: The Kiwi women illegally trading meds to ‘get it all done’
The Drug Foundation has warned of the risks.
Auckland police custody officer charged with supplying cocaine, faces life in jail if convicted
Supplying cocaine carries a maximum penalty of life in prison.
Drug addict avoids jail after becoming rehab's 'best client'
Judge: 'Sending you to prison now, at this juncture, would be a backwards step for you.'
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"