Report: England rugby international arrested on rape charge
The arrests come as the UK is dealing with a marked increase of reports of drink spiking.
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Festival drug testing: 'Dramatic drop' in bath salts being sold as MDMA
It comes as festival-goers spend their first summer under a law change.
Person left in hospital after toxic chemical sold as recreational drug
The toxic chemical diethylene glycol is currently being sold in Auckland.
Drug checking could save lives this summer
ESR is partnering with the Drug Foundation to reduce harm from illegal drugs this summer.
Prison drug seizures increasing
Twenty-eight per cent increase in drug incidents in prisons marks a five-year peak.
NZ-led task force seizes giant supply of drugs in the Indian Ocean
The task force seized 975kg of heroin, 523kg of meth and 4244kg of hash in November.
Secrets in the sewers: NZ tops list of countries for designer drugs found in wastewater
New Zealand consumed the highest loads of new psychoactive substances a new study shows.
Police warn as new drug hits the scene
Very little is known about the drug, police and early-warning website warn.
The 5-year hunt for Comancheros gang boss
Exclusive: NZ in talks with Turkey over return of 'international commander'.
Cocaine smuggling bust: Colombians claim innocence
Smugglers are alleged to have brought around 50kg of cocaine into NZ.
Ex-meth addict: 'No matter what you go through, you can always get clean'
"Meth starts off as 'not the problem', it starts off as an attempt to stop the problem."
Mum's embarrassment after finding out what her kids' names mean
A Sydney mum was a bit embarrassed when she realised her kids' names all followed a theme.
Rapper Fetty Wap arrested on federal drug charges in New York
He is accused of participating in a conspiracy to smuggle drugs into New York City.
Disturbing pic exposes terrifying drug injection spiking trend
UK police have been flooded with reports from women rendered 'completely paralysed'.
Cartel-linked drugs plot alleged: Nine men defend cocaine and P charges
Operation Tarpon alleged drug importation and drug dealing defendants heading to trial.
'Science from the sewers': Wastewater testing paints drug-use picture
Meth is used by a small percentage of people in NZ but the people who use it use it a lot.
Opinion: The Rolling Stones are right to drop Brown Sugar
The band's decision to remove the 1971 song from their set list has caused controversy.
Coroner's warning: Man died day after honeymoon from mixing MDMA, alcohol
The level of MDMA and alcohol ultimately led to him suffering acute cardiac failure.
Whenuapai knife killing: Not guilty of murder
The Crown said he had no need to stay and stab his ex-friend. He said it was an accident.
Focus Sport: Warriors star Reece Walsh admits cocaine possession
Warriors star Reece Walsh broke down as he admits to cocaine possession while on the Gold Coast. Video / Supplied
Jay-Jay Feeney's secret struggle: 'I feared for my life'
For the first time the radio star reveals the trauma of having a drug addict in her life.
Focus: Operation Tauwhiro crackdown on organised crime, gangs
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster announced almost 1000 firearms and $5m in cash has been seized with 800 people arrested in Operation Tauwhiro. Video / Marty Melville
Drug addicts wait two years for treatment
Southern DHB chair Pete Hodgson says situation is 'totally unacceptable'.
Car importer crim had a 'tiger by the tail'
You didn't intend to get in as much trouble as you have, drug racketeer told.
Baby chews on hand to survive after mum's death
A 2-month-old baby lay on his dead mother's chest for days before her body was found.
Scammed: From West Coast beekeeper to Brazilian drug mule
"I never thought I was carrying drugs."
'Crushing' sentence for meth importation slashed
Jailed woman said she couldn't have imported drugs in Ninety Mile Beach drama.
Fifteen charged in Tonga cocaine investigation
Fifteen arrested in Tonga after cocaine washed up on beach in Vava'u.
'He died alone': Kiwi man with Covid dies in Indonesian jail
A Givealittle page has been set up to help with Harland-White's repatriation costs.
Baby dies after mum passes out in bath
A 19-year-old mum was allegedly on drugs when her baby son drowned in a bathtub.
'Firearms, gangs and drugs': Meth and black market gun dealer sent to jail
Illegal firearms dealer Gordon Mark McRae was sentenced in Rotorua District Court today.
Second death from synthetic cannabis batch - warning of paralysis, seizures
Drug users in Taranaki urged to be cautious after two deaths and a hospitalisation.
Desert Rd murder trial: Ex-wife says $10k handed over in bid to keep her away
Doomed man sent associate with money and a message for ex-wife, jurors told.
Bloody end for young father in Desert Rd case
Massage parlour manager's jailhouse call tipped cops off to dead body, Crown says.