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OPINION: The research paints a grim picture of childhood in New Zealand.
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Drugs stolen from NZ air ambulance deadly if taken recreationally
The helicopter was at Taieri airfield in Otago when it was targeted on the weekend.
‘My life was not normal’: Child actors' struggles with fame and addiction
Two former stars made headlines this week, and the industry's no stranger to tragic tales.
‘Today marks 5 years clean’: Paris Jackson’s emotional sobriety revelation
Star reveals she was 'an alcoholic and a heroin addict'.
'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.
Multimillion-dollar meth busts at Auckland airport in first two days of 2025
Meth had been soaked into clothing to conceal it.
Māori-led kaupapa using psychedelics to help meth addicts recover
A movie reel of life: Magic mushrooms helped one man to confront who he'd become.
Auckland bail facilities under scrutiny after raid finds drugs, AK-47 and ammo - again
It's the second time drugs and guns have been found at an Ahikaa Trust bail property.
Sober in your 20s: Why some young Kiwis are saying no to alcohol
What it's like to quit alcohol in a country with a culture of binge drinking.
The drug-dealing Mongrel Mob boss who had $68k cash in a Louis Vuitton handbag
The gang leader was seen in a pub carpark buying 1kg of meth for $140,000.
'Utterly stupid and selfish': Crash victim's family front killer meth-driver
The woman had kids in the car when she ploughed into the back of Raymond Mathews.
Police seize 300 cannabis plants at South Auckland grow houses
Police executed search warrants at three addresses in Counties Manukau this week.
'It was gangsta': Drugged woman drove car through sleeping couple's home
She narrowly missed the sleeping elderly couple's bedroom and cannot pay for the damage.
'High risk': Judge's skepticism as gang member claims desire to change
Defence lawyer: 'He’s spent much of his life acting out and pretending to be tough'.
Dangerous driver clocked at 190km/h six years after causing fatal crash
Police found meth and cannabis on Kevin Bishell after they pulled him over for speeding.
Meth worth millions found in abandoned bags near Auckland Airport baggage carousels
The estimated 28.5kg was found in duffle bags near the baggage carousels.
Liverpool's staff Christmas party shut down, drug paraphernalia found in toilets
The decision to cut the party short by around half an hour was taken as a precaution.
Leading meth cook in country's largest haul asks to move prisons
Brownie Harding is now eligible for parole but is refusing to take part in a rehab course.
Kiwi rugby player jailed for French gang rape
Three players jailed for 12 to 14 years over gang rape of student after drunken night out.
Bodybuilding industry buff jailed for 'lucrative' steroids, cocaine enterprise
Harvey deposited almost $250k into a UK account then packages of cocaine were intercepted.
The NZ region that uses the most meth
Methamphetamine use equated to an estimated weekly social harm cost of $34m.
Elton John thinks legalising marijuana 'one of the greatest mistakes of all time'
Time's Icon of the Year, the singer revealed he made 'terrible decisions' while on drugs.
Meth for Christmas: Canadian arrested for allegedly smuggling drug concealed as gift in carry-on
Customs arrested the 29-year-old at Auckland International Airport on Sunday.
Letters: Addiction holding NZ back; CCOs have proved themselves
OPINION: 'Alcohol and drug addiction is not a character flaw but a social disease.'
Executions and rehab: Saudi Arabia dials up its ‘war on drugs’
Financial Times: Narcotics use blamed on social change, rise of drugs such as Captagon.
‘She wants them back’: Cannabis grower pleads for police to return mum's pots
'My mother asked me to ask if I could get them back. She will get upset otherwise'.
High Alert warns of heroin sold as cocaine in Auckland, risks serious harm
The powder has been found only in Auckland so far.
How $20 and two cannabis roaches got two men locked up for three years
'Clearly, it was a stupid thing to do', a judge pointed out.
Region's cocaine use linked to ideal smuggling conditions
NZ Drug Foundation warns of increased cocaine harm.
Alleged dealers selling 'significant amounts' of cocaine on social media - police
Two men were arrested as police executed a number of warrants.
'Unacceptable': Rural residents fight planned facility for reintegrating ex-prisoners
A 6-year-old service started by a reformed former drug lord proposes a move to Waikite.
Meter reader critically injured as thieves looking for drug money steal his work car
Jason Wharekura maintains he doesn't know his co-offenders, despite his guilty plea.
Mexico hits back as Trump’s tariff threat shakes markets
Financial Times: President hints at retaliation, says Mexico is tackling migrants, drugs.
'Saturated meth market' as Mexican cartels cut prices, rise in drug sales on darknet
Consumption of cocaine has noticeably increased in every region this year.