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City tragedy: A sad, synthetics-induced death on Queen St
Grim moment on the Golden Mile as homeless man dies on a prime strip of Queen St.
Ministry of Justice worker dealing meth arrested in carpark
'You'll never be able to work in a job like that ever again', judge tells ex-court worker.
Jailhouse lawyer Arthur Taylor arrested on drugs charges
The country's highest profile ex-prisoner has been living in Dunedin on parole.
'Horrifying' video highlights Queenstown's violence problem
Rising street violence is fuelled by booze, drugs - and maybe visiting Kiwis, locals say.
Drug treatment provider flags '300 per cent increase' in referrals
Government needs to work on drug law reform, the Drug Foundation says.
Top sportsman loses in bid to keep name suppression
The sports star denies importing methamphetamine and possessing the drug for supply.
Kerre McIvor: The bloody truth - NZ's gun reforms haven't worked
OPINION: Despite the best intentions, since reforms were made, gun violence has worsened.
Meth-fuelled driver leads police on 150km/h chase, stops twice to reverse ram cop cars
William Sheridan drove at up to 150km/h during the pursuit from Gisborne to Matawai.
Drug dealer loses last-ditch 'stress' plea to keep home
Kelvin Wisely said he would suffer severe anxiety without a home to return to from prison.
Democratic-controlled House votes to decriminalise marijuana at federal level
Opponents, mostly Republicans, called the bill a hollow political gesture.
The Head Hunters and the vacant neighbourhood home: Inside NZ's biggest meth lab
Exclusive extract from Herald reporter's book on the evolution of organised crime in NZ.
The rise of gangs, drugs and guns in Auckland: 355 people shot
Surging gun violence is being blamed on gang warfare, drugs and organised crime.
Editorial: Drug testing at festivals a victory for pragmatism
Editorial: It may be hard to swallow, but what point is the moral high ground?
Bitter pill: Drug testing law too late for this summer
A drug-checking group says new legislation is too late to help young people this year.
Gangland: Inside NZ's biggest cocaine bust
The "fishing trip" that resulted in a huge cocaine haul.
Premium: Wellington woman's drink spiked with ketamine leaves a long lasting impact
After her drink was spiked with ketamine horse tranquiliser she is too afraid to return to town. Video / Mark Mitchell
Another cannabis referendum? Vote proposed on decriminalisation
Citizen-initiated referendum proposed on decriminalising cannabis.
NZ Narcos: US wants extradition of Auckland man to face cocaine charges
DEA wants 62-year-old man locked up in Auckland sent to US to face cocaine trial.
'Important player': Comanchero Jarome Fonua jailed for four years and six months
Covert Operation Nova netted 18 arrests. Today the gang's secretary was sentenced.
Police seize haul of ecstasy-like drugs in Wgtn raids
Police have raided seven Wellington properties and arrested two people.
Courage needed on drug reform - criminologist
Progressive moves on drug laws in the US may encourage global reform, the professor says.
Legalised cannabis fails by the slimmest of margins - how PM feels
PM says revealing her cannabis vote before polling day may not have led to a "yes" result.
Best of 2020: Leigh-Marama McLachlan: Good people smoke cannabis
Taking a punitive approach to cannabis does not work, writes Leigh-Marama McLachlan.
'Mr Big' boss of alleged 1-tonne drug syndicate extradited from Italy
Alleged drug boss arrested in Italy, now in Covid-19 prison isolation facing 94 charges.
'Reeferendum' up in smoke - but only 70k votes in it
The Electoral Commission has released the final results of the 2020 election today.
Helen Clark: A no vote won't deliver cannabis-free NZ
OPINION: The provisional result of cannabis referendum is disappointing.
Focus Live: Green MP Chloe Swarbrick reacts to referendum results
Green MP Chloe Swarbrick said she was proud of the "yes" campaign for cannabis legalisation. Video / Dean Purcell
Operation Cincinnati ecstasy ring bust
Luxury cars, like this Ferrari seized in Operation Cincinnati in October 2020, are among the $1 billion worth of criminal assets seized since 2009. Video / NZ Police
Cocaine from the chemist: Helen Clark endorses controversial new book
The former PM and outspoken drug law reformer has lent her support to a bold new scheme.
Why we're still waiting for euthanasia, cannabis referendum results
It will be at least two weeks before voters find out the referendum results.
'Hope not dope': School principal's plea to parents before cannabis referendum
"It can never be okay for a young person to get 'stoned', 'wasted' or 'high'."
Covid-19: Gisborne meth use rocketed in lockdown
Use of methamphetamine was 'hard-out' during Covid 19 lockdown, health officials told.
Comment: I'm 80. I've never touched cannabis. And I've changed my mind on legalisation
In 1967 I changed my mind on another referendum, about six o'clock closing.