The violence comes as survey reveals Kiwis are fearful of gang presence in public spaces.

Fellow band member appears to nudge him when the camera is on them. So what WAS he doing?

Owner Nathan Sharp went to trial after pleading not guilty to selling the drug-laced dessert. Video / Nine Network

'We're getting older, we better sort it out before we go': Simon Horrocks.

When meth came to town it brought horror and death, even to the most innocent.

Clinton Thinn's lawyers are now preparing an appeal to the US Federal Court.

He came to New Zealand to support deported gang boss brother. Now he's been jailed too.

Jailed woman says she couldn't have imported drugs in Ninety Mile Beach drama.

Sketchy evidence should have raised more warnings for murder trial jury, lawyer claims.

Very "brazen" for sailor to return if guilty, jurors told in Bastion Pt case.

Accused's lawyer says her client was genuinely involved in the business.

Foreign crew made a fast fortune funnelling drugs into New Zealand, jurors told.

After lengthy struggle for secrecy, Manu Vatuvei's serious drug charges made public.

The teen got into an argument with his dad who believed he crashed the car while high.

Three people have been charged with importing methamphetamine.

Cocaine market is exploding, drug cop tells High Court trial.

Saudi bans Lebanese fruit and vegetable shipments increasingly used to smuggle drugs.

Detective found cash in various currencies in the accused's luggage, the jury heard today.

Psilocybin is flavour of the month in mental health - but not everyone's convinced.

Where is the support to help drug addicts and their families?

PM Jacinda Ardern wants personal drug possession to be treated as a health issue. Video / Mark Mitchell

Coalition calls for Government to put emphasis on health, not penalties for drug use.

Samuel William Davidson had his first beer at 7am. At 7.30pm he got behind the wheel.

Stars and fans hastily delete "RIP DMX" posts after manager explains misunderstanding.

A drunk, drugged and speeding driver who killed four kids in Sydney has been sentenced.

Interim legislation was passed urgently late last year, now a permanent law is imminent.

Rapper DMX has been hospitalised and is in a critical condition after suffering an overdose. Video / Getty

The Grammy-nominated rapper is said to be on life support and the prognosis is "not good".

His lawyer says the rapper is breathing on his own again, but doctors are still worried.