Doggone it: Since the nose doesn't know pot is now legal, K-9s retire
Drug-sniffing police dogs from around the US are being forced into early retirement.
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Meth hotspot: Trail of destruction in the Bay
The impact of meth across the Bay of Plenty continues to grow, a former addict says.
Meth hotspot: Trail of destruction in the Bay
The impact of meth across the Bay of Plenty continues to grow, a former addict says.
Gang violence: 'There were over 30 of them fighting'
The violence comes as survey reveals Kiwis are fearful of gang presence in public spaces.
'He didn't?!': Eurovision winner's shocking on-camera act
Fellow band member appears to nudge him when the camera is on them. So what WAS he doing?
Cafe owner that sold 'pot brownies' pleads not guilty to charges
Owner Nathan Sharp went to trial after pleading not guilty to selling the drug-laced dessert. Video / Nine Network
'Drug use, neglect and abuse': Survivors of infamous NZ sex cult break silence
'We're getting older, we better sort it out before we go': Simon Horrocks.
Meth, murder and mystery: How two innocent girls vanished into a dark world
When meth came to town it brought horror and death, even to the most innocent.
'I'm fighting to get out': Kiwi killer's letters from US jail
Clinton Thinn's lawyers are now preparing an appeal to the US Federal Court.
Comanchero president's big brother jailed
He came to New Zealand to support deported gang boss brother. Now he's been jailed too.
'Crushing' sentence for meth importation challenged
Jailed woman says she couldn't have imported drugs in Ninety Mile Beach drama.
Voodoo hatred killing: 'Hot shot' drug theory queried
Sketchy evidence should have raised more warnings for murder trial jury, lawyer claims.
Kelly Osbourne opens up about her addiction
TV personality Kelly Osbourne has opened up about her relapse after battling her addiction back in 2017. Video / PodcastOne
Exclusive: Man charged in plot to import cocaine from Mexico worked at Tauranga port
A stevedore was among eight people arrested after an eight-month covert investigation.
Cocaine 'catcher' accused, sailor to learn fate
Very "brazen" for sailor to return if guilty, jurors told in Bastion Pt case.
Banana business 'legitimate', High Court drugs trial told
Accused's lawyer says her client was genuinely involved in the business.
Sailor sauntered off ship with cocaine, Crown says
Foreign crew made a fast fortune funnelling drugs into New Zealand, jurors told.
Watch: Manu Vatuvei reveals he is sports star facing charges for importing meth
After lengthy struggle for secrecy, Manu Vatuvei's serious drug charges made public.
Teen froze to death after family kicked him out for using cannabis
The teen got into an argument with his dad who believed he crashed the car while high.
Police intercept package from Thailand containing 2kg of liquid meth
Three people have been charged with importing methamphetamine.
Trial hears of cocaine cops' secret break-in
Cocaine market is exploding, drug cop tells High Court trial.
Saudi bans Lebanese produce because of drug smuggling
Saudi bans Lebanese fruit and vegetable shipments increasingly used to smuggle drugs.
Accused cocaine supplier busted with $70k cash at airport
Detective found cash in various currencies in the accused's luggage, the jury heard today.
Richard Prebble: Andrew Little's health reforms will achieve little
Here's a bold idea for change: Make it legal for Māori to use cannabis.
Young Labour to Labour - decriminalise all drug use
Young Labour is the latest youth wing to take a stronger stance on drug law reform
Could magic mushrooms replace antidepressants?
Psilocybin is flavour of the month in mental health - but not everyone's convinced.
Chris Lynch: Christchurch's synthetic drug scene is rife and destroying lives
Where is the support to help drug addicts and their families?
Focus: PM Ardern on treating drug users as a health issue
PM Jacinda Ardern wants personal drug possession to be treated as a health issue. Video / Mark Mitchell
Gangs and guns: New police squad to target illegal firearms
Likes of gun "shopping", conversion, DIY to be probed by new Firearms Investigation Team.
Coalition calls for repeal of drugs law, scrapping penalties
Coalition calls for Government to put emphasis on health, not penalties for drug use.
Sydney driver's 12-hour binge before killing 4 children in crash
Samuel William Davidson had his first beer at 7am. At 7.30pm he got behind the wheel.
Social media post sparks DMX death confusion
Stars and fans hastily delete "RIP DMX" posts after manager explains misunderstanding.
Drug driver who killed four kids sentenced to at least 21 years
A drunk, drugged and speeding driver who killed four kids in Sydney has been sentenced.